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• IBC 202

  Registered design professional in responsible charge

  • A registered design professional hired by the owner to review and coordinate parts of the project, including others' and deferred submittals, as the building official decides.

  Works withIBC 107.3.4

  International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 2, DefinitionsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• IBC 407.7

  Automatic sprinkler system

  • Smoke compartments with sleeping rooms get quick-response sprinklers.

  Works withIBC 903.3.1.1IBC 903.3.2

  International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 4, Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and UseRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• IBC 1020.3

  Width and capacity

  • Corridor width per Table 1020.3: 44 in general; 36 in under 50 occupants or within a dwelling unit; 24 in to equipment; 72 in in E with 100+ or ambulatory stretcher areas; 96 in in I-2 for bed movement.

  Works withIBC 1005.1IBC Table 1020.3

  International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 10, Means of EgressRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• IBC 2512.3

  Limitations

  • Gypsum plaster isn't used outside.

  International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 25, Gypsum Panel Products and PlasterRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

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