IBC Table 1604.5
IBC Table 1604.5
(OP)
Looking at Occupancy Category III bullet #1 which is as follows:
Buildings and other structures whose primary occupancy is public assembly with an occupant load greater than 300
What types of building would this include? Restaurants and night clubs? or are we only talking about theaters and similar buildings?
I have always included restaurants in this definition but I am not sure if this is correct or not.
Buildings and other structures whose primary occupancy is public assembly with an occupant load greater than 300
What types of building would this include? Restaurants and night clubs? or are we only talking about theaters and similar buildings?
I have always included restaurants in this definition but I am not sure if this is correct or not.






RE: IBC Table 1604.5
ASCE commentary says, "Risk Category II includes the vast majority of structures, including most residential , commercial, and industrial buildings..."
The commentary also cautions against using assignment criteria that are "more appropriate to fire and life safety than to structural failure."
My gut says Risk Category II for restaurants and not sure on night clubs. I don't think I'd be wrong to say II though but would evaluate on case by case basis.
RE: IBC Table 1604.5
Robert Hale, PE