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RE: Solaris Stair width
>>> John Plano <JPlano@safebuilt.com> 03/06/2009 11:44 AM >>>
Jim,
Is there a specific stair you are concerned about? Is this a blanket statement for all exit enclosures? The drawings are indicating 4' 7" stair width with handrails encroaching into
that width.
I have read though the code sections referenced and also read the Administrative Modifications to see if there is a conflict with the proposal. I don't see an issue with the analogy.
There is some verbiage on sheet LS-CS that states 48" is to be maintained between handrails, 1007.3 exception #3 is quoted, stating elimination of the area of refuge with no mention
of reducing the width. The exception quoted does allow the clear width to be less than 48", the statement on the life safety sheet is above the code minimum. This statement may be there
based on a verbal agreement that I am not aware of. This sheet will have to be changed and approved by the fire protection engineer. This submittal will have to be approved by both the
building and fire department. I don't know if the Fire Department requested the additional width for some reason.
Sincerely,
John Plano
Plans Examiner / Senior Building Inspector
SAFEbuilt, Colorado
P.O. Box 1618
Eagle, CO 81631-1618
(970)328-1790
(877)428-6412
john.plano@safebuilt.com<mailto:john.plano@safebuilt.com>
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From: Jim Buckner [mailto:Jim.Buckner@davispartnership.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 3:55 PM
To: John Plano
Cc: Maggie Fitzgerald; dan.feeney@solarisvail.com; srondinelli@bcer.com; Martin Haberle (mhaberle@vailgov.com)
Subject: Solaris Stair width
John,
Our current code data drawings call for 48" minimum exit stair width. Now, we believe we can use exception #3 of secion 1007.3 of the IBC (2003). Would you please verify we are allowed
that exception since we are fully-sprinklered and as long as we meet our required calculated stair width per occupant counts?
Thank you,
Jim Buckner, AIA
Davis Partnership Architects
P 970.926.8960 X213 | F 926.8961 | M 970.306.2131
Solaris Job Site 970.479.5907
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