Transcription of Chapter 3: Occupancy Classification and Use
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2018 IBC CODE and COMMENTARY3-1 Chapter 3: Occupancy Classification and UseGeneral CommentsChapter 3 provides for the Classification of buildings,structures and parts thereof into Occupancy groupsbased on the purpose or purposes for which they 302 identifies the Occupancy groups intowhich all buildings, structures and parts thereof must 303 through 312 identify the occupancycharacteristics of each group Classification . In somesections, specific group classifications having require-ments in common are collectively organized such thatone term applies to all. For example, Groups A-1, A-2,A-3, A-4 and A-5 are individual groups.
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION AND USE DESIGNATION 302.1 Occupancy classification. Occupancy classification is the formal designation of the primary purpose of the building, structure or portion thereof. Structures shall be classified into one or more of the occupancy groups listed in this section based on the nature of the hazards and risks to ...
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