Best Practices - Commercial Construction
Best Practices - Commercial Construction
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Hi, I work for a residential homebuilder and we are just starting to move into some commercial construction (restaurants, bars, etc.). I'm wondering if there is a "Best Practices" book or similar for this sort of construction? These types of book abound in the residential field.
Specifically, we are trying to build 2-story commercial buildings and we would LOVE to see how others are building these things. Wood framing or steel or block? Sprinkler system or no? Steel trusses or wood trusses?
Thanks.
Trevor
Specifically, we are trying to build 2-story commercial buildings and we would LOVE to see how others are building these things. Wood framing or steel or block? Sprinkler system or no? Steel trusses or wood trusses?
Thanks.
Trevor






RE: Best Practices - Commercial Construction
RE: Best Practices - Commercial Construction
Wood stud walls aren't going to work for most of our buildings. They will each be two-story (2500 ft^2/floor) which means we must meet A3 construction via BOCA or put in a sprinkler system.
RE: Best Practices - Commercial Construction
Our biggest question is this: Does a 2 story commercial building require a sprinkler accoding to BOCA?
RE: Best Practices - Commercial Construction
RE: Best Practices - Commercial Construction
I suggest you invest in a 2003/2006 IBC where you can look at types of construction, use groups, and determine what your project will require. Sprinklers allow you to increase the height and area permitted by the code based on the type of construction and the use, amount of open perimeter, etc.
The architect's in the office should be able to help you answer these questions.
RE: Best Practices - Commercial Construction
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RE: Best Practices - Commercial Construction
regards,
blake
structuraldesigner@msn.com