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5 sections matching “IBC 408.8” for San Antonio, TX, the 2024 IRC and IBC

  • IBC 408.8

    Subdivision of resident housing areas

    • Housing areas are separated per 408.8.1 to 408.8.4.

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

  • IBC 408.8.1

    Occupancy Conditions 3 and 4

    • Sleeping areas get smoke-tight partitions where travel through common space exceeds 50 ft.

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

  • IBC 408.8.2

    Occupancy Condition 5

    • Condition 5 sleeping areas and common spaces are separated by smoke-tight partitions.

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  • IBC 408.8.3

    Openings in room face

    • Openings in solid room faces total 120 sq in or less and sit 36 in or less above the floor.

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

  • IBC 408.8.4

    Smoke-tight doors

    • Smoke-tight doors resist smoke; cell doors need no latch or closer.

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

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