ExplanationIntroductory
What exceptions apply to the compliance of foyers and lobbies in covered and open mall buildings as per Section 402.1?
Foyers and lobbies of Groups B, R-1, and R-2 are not required to comply with Section 402 of the 2018 International Building Code for covered and open mall buildings.
Section 402.1 of the 2018 International Building Code specifies that foyers and lobbies belonging to Groups B, R-1, and R-2 are exceptions and do not need to comply with the specific provisions outlined for covered and open mall buildings. This means that while the section imposes certain requirements on these types of buildings, foyers and lobbies in these particular groups are exempt from these specific requirements.
Key points
- Section 402.1 applies to covered and open mall buildings.
- Foyers and lobbies of Groups B, R-1, and R-2 are exceptions.
- These exceptions do not need to comply with Section 402.
- The code generally applies to buildings not exceeding three stories.
- The exceptions allow for flexibility in compliance for certain building areas.
Source:2018 international building code by international code council· Special Requirements for Specific Occupancies or Elements· p. 82
2018 international building code by international code council
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