SECTION 509 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
509.3 Group S-2 enclosed
parking garage with Group S-2 open parking garage above.
A Group S-2 enclosed parking garage located in the basement
or first story below a Group S-2 open parking garage shall
be classified as a separate and distinct building for the
purpose of determining the type of construction when the following
conditions are met:
1. The allowable area of the
structure shall be such that the sum of the ratios of the
actual area divided by the allowable area for each separate
occupancy shall not exceed 1.0.
2. The Group S-2 enclosed parking
garage is of Type I or II construction and is at least equal
to the fire-resistance requirements of the Group S-2 open
parking garage.
3. The height and the number
of the floors above the basement shall be limited as specified
in Table 406.3.5.
4. The floor assembly separating
the Group S-2 enclosed parking garage and Group S-2 open
parking garage shall be protected as required for the floor
assembly of the Group S-2 enclosed parking garage. Openings
between the Group S-2 enclosed parking garage and Group
S-2 open parking garage, except exit openings, shall not
be required to be protected.
5. The Group S-2 enclosed
parking garage is used exclusively for the parking or storage
of private motor vehicles, but shall be permitted to contain
an office, waiting room and toilet room having a total area
of not more than 1,000 square feet (93 m2), and
mechanical equipment rooms incidental to the operation of
the building.
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