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Is a building like this feasible? The answer is Yes!
A three-story, 12-unit apartment building with only one stairwell and no elevator needed.
We can design a functional and cost-effective solution tailored to your needs.
The first floor units will be ADA adaptable. Our designs prioritize efficiency while ensuring
ADA adaptability and full code compliance - eliminating the added expense of an elevator or
second stairwell without compromising accessibility.
IBC 2021
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm NP = Not Permitted NA = Not Applicable.
​a. Buildings classified as Group R-2 equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 and provided with emergency escape and rescue openings in accordance with Section 1031.
b. This table is used for R-2 occupancies consisting of dwelling units. For R-2 occupancies consisting of dwelling units. For R-2 occupancies consisting of sleeping units, use Table 1006.3.4(2).
The Group R-2 live/work units, apartment houses, monasteries and convents containing four or more dwelling units or sleeping units, all ground floor dwelling units in a building without elevator service and all dwelling units in an elevator serviced building shall be Type A units.
For the purpose of applying this requirement, the ground floor shall mean, in a building containing dwelling units, the first floor with a dwelling unit or portion of dwelling unit, regardless of whether that floor is at grade. A building may have more than one ground floor.