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Interconnected Floor Spaces and Floor Openings

Originally held on: Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 12 PM
The second session provided a deep dive into the revised code provisions around vertical connections and openings—design elements commonly seen in schools, commercial spaces, and assembly buildings. Key topics included:

Key Topics:

  • Updates on interconnected floor spaces
  • Revised ventilation and fuel content limitations
  • New regulations for convenience stair openings
  • Adjustments to occupant load and exiting requirements
  • Protection requirements for elevators and exit stairs
  • Protection of elevators and exit stairs