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Variance Details |
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Code Name: |
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2014 IBC |
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1018.1 |
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Conditions: |
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Corridors serve more than 30 occupants but are not fire-rated construction. |
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DEMONSTRATION THAT PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE ARE PROTECTED: |
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1=Non-compliance with the rule will not be adverse to the public health, safety or w |
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2= Applicant will undertake alternative actions in lieu of compliance with the rule to ensure that granting of the variance will not be adverse to public health, safety, or welfare. Explain why alternative actions would be adequate (be specific).
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Facts: |
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Propose to provide a Fire Alarm System with smoke detectors in corridors and mechanical rooms, pull stations at doors and horn/strobes throughout in lieu of 1 hr corridor rating due to the nature of use of the building (Medical Office).
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DEMONSTRATION OF UNDUE HARDSHIP OR HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURE: |
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Imposition of the rule would result in an undue hardship (unusual difficulty) because of physical limitations of the construction site or its utility services.
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Imposition of the rule would result in an undue hardship (unusual difficulty) because of major operational problems in the use of the building or structure.
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Y |
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Y |
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Imposition of the rule would result in an undue hardship (unusual difficulty) because of excessive costs of additional or altered construction elements.
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Imposition of the rule would prevent the preservation of an architecturally or a historically significant part of the building or structure
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Facts: |
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All doors would need rated with closers which impedes on the function of the facility as a Medical Office with exam rooms and other support spaces directly off the corridor system.
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