10.23 articles · 1 subsections

Classification of Existing Buildings

10.2.1

Classification

10.2.1.1

Classification of Major Occupancy

(1)Every existing building or part of it shall be classified according to its major occupancy in accordance with the requirements of Part 2 or Subsection 3.1.2.

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10.2.1.2

Classification According to Construction and Occupancy

(1)Except as provided in Sentence (2), for the purposes of this Part, existing buildings shall be classified as to their construction and occupancy as provided for in Sentence 11.2.1.1.(1).

(2)For the purpose of Parts 10 and 11, the calculation of the construction index and hazard index for Group G major occupancy is permitted to be based on Group F, Division 2 major occupancy.

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10.2.1.3

Building Size and Construction

(1)The requirements of Articles 2.2.2.3. to 2.2.2.8. and 3.2.2.20. to 3.2.2.93. do not apply to this Part.

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