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2 sections matching “IBC 504.3” for San Antonio, TX, the 2024 IRC and IBC

  • IBC 504.3

    Height in feet

    • Height above grade plane is limited by Table 504.3. Combustible rooftop towers and spires may rise up to 20 ft above the limit; noncombustible ones are unlimited.
    • Groups A, B, E, F, M, S, U and R: unsprinklered IA unlimited, IB 160, IIA 65, IIB 55, IIIA 65, IIIB 55, IV 65, VA 50, VB 40; fully sprinklered (13) IA unlimited, IB 180, IIA 85, IIB 75, IIIA 85, IIIB 75, IV-A 270, IV-B 180, IV-C 85, IV-HT 85, VA 70, VB 60. Group R with 13R is 60 ft in every type.

    Works withIBC Table 504.3IBC 1511.2.4

    International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 5, General Building Heights and AreasRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

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