Report (5) Mezzanines
505.2.1 Area limitation: The aggregate area of the mezzanines does not exceed one-third of
the floor area of that room.
Mezzanines total: 5,629 SF
Building Square footage:34,320 SF
34,320/3 = 11,440 SF
11,440 > 5,529 SF Therefore;okay.
505.2.3 Openness: A mezzanine shall be open and unobstructed to the room in which such
mezzanine is located except for walls not more than 42 inches in height, columns, and
posts
Exception 2: A mezzanine having two or more means of egress is not required to be
open to the room in which the mezzanine is located if at least one of the means of egress
provides direct access to an exit from the mezzanine level.
Mezzanine 1:An existing stair provides a direct access to an exit from the mezzanine.
The enclosed stair exits directly to the exit discharge.
Exception 5: In occupancies other than Groups H and I, that are more than two stories
above grade plane and equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with Section 903.3.1..1, a mezzanine having two or more means of egress
shall not be required to be open to the room in which the mezzanine is located.
Both Mezzanines provide a minimum of two means of egress and the building is
equipped with a sprinkler throughout.
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vancouver,washington 98683
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