S02 F3-1 Code Search 523A5-10-316 Laundry Building 45.pdf
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This document is a comprehensive code search review for the VA Brockton, Building 45 Laundry facility, detailing compliance with numerous building and safety codes including NFPA, International Building Code, ADA Standards, and VA-specific design criteria. The review comprehensively examines occupancy classifications, fire protection features, means of egress, occupant load calculations, plumbing facilities, and structural requirements for an industrial laundry facility, with specific focus on building type IIB construction, fire resistance ratings, and safety system specifications.
Key technical details include occupancy load calculations showing 218 occupants in industrial areas, egress width requirements, travel distance limitations (202' existing, 250' allowable), and specific code compliance for fire protection, shaft enclosures, and incidental use spaces. The document provides a detailed technical assessment ensuring the laundry facility meets all relevant building and safety standards for a VA healthcare facility, with particular attention to fire safety, accessibility, and operational requirements for an industrial laundry environment.
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CODE SEARCH: VA BROCKTON, BUILDING 45 LAUNDRY
CODES REFERENCED:
1. VA PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION CRITERIA INCLUDING THE
FOLLOWING:
a. PG-18-1 MASTER CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
b. PG-18-4 STANDARD DETAILS AND CAD STANDARDS
c. PG-18-5 EQUIPMENT GUIDE LIST
d. PG-18-9 SPACE AND EQUIPMENT PLANNING SYSTEM
e. PG-18-10 DESIGN MANUALS (AS APPLICABLE BY DISCIPLINE)
f. PG-18-13 BARRIER FREE DESIGN STANDARD
g. PG-18-14 ROOM FINISHES, DOOR, AND HARDWARE
SCHEDULE
h. PG-18-15C DESIGN SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
i. H-18-8 SEISMIC DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
2. INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2024 EDITION
3. INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2024 EDITION
4. INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, 2024 EDITION
5. 2010 ADA STANDARDS FOR ACCESSIBLE DESIGN, TITLE III STANDARDS
FOR PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS AND COMMERCIAL FACILITIES
6. NFPA 1 - FIRE CODE
7. NFPA 10 - FIRE EXTINGUISHER GUIDELINES
8. NFPA 99 - HEALTHCARE FACILITIES CODE
9. NFPA 101 - LIFE SAFETY CODE
10. OSHA STANDARDS FOR GENERAL AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
11. RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA) (42 U.S.C.
6901, ET SEQ.)
12. THE NATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION POLICY ACT (42 U.S.C. 8262G)
13. THE POLLUTION PREVENTION ACT OF 1990 (42 U.S.C. 13101, ET SEQ.)
14. EXECUTIVE ORDER 13148 OF APRIL 21, 2000, GREENING THE
GOVERNMENT THROUGH LEADERSHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
15. EXECUTIVE ORDER 13101 OF SEPTEMBER 14, 1998, GREENING THE
GOVERNMENT THROUGH WASTE PREVENTION, RECYCLING, AND
FEDERAL ACQUISITION; AND EXECUTIVE ORDER 13123 OF JUNE 3, 1999,
GREENING THE GOVERNMENT THROUGH EFFICIENT ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
NFPA 101 - LIFE SAFETY REVIEW
CHAPTER 6; CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPANCY AND HAZARD OF CONTENTS
6.1.12 INDUSTRIAL,
6.2.2.3 ORDINARY HAZARD CONTENTS (LAUNDRY)
CHAPTER 7; MEANS OF EGRESS
7.2.2 STAIRS
7.2.2.1.1 STAIRS USED AS A COMPONENT OF EGRESS SHALL CONFOMR TO 7.1 AND
7.2.2 UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN 7.2.2.1.2
7.2.2.1.2 REQUIREMENTS OF 7.2.2.1.1. SHALL NOT APPLY TO APPROVED EXISTING NON-
CONFORMING STAIRS
TABLE 7.3.1.2 OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR
BASEMENT LEVEL;
ASSEMBLY (LESS CONCENTRATED) USE 939SF @1 OCC/ 15 NSF = 63 OCC
STORAGE (IN INDUSTRIAL USE) 17,744 @ 1 OCC/ 500 GSF = 36 OCC
FIRST LEVEL;
BUSINESS USE 1,075 SF @ 1 OCC/ 150 GSF = 7 OCC
INDUSTRIAL USE 21,715 SF @ 1 OCC/ 100 GSF = 218 OCC
TABLE 7.3.3.1 CAPACITY FACTORS
BASEMENT LEVEL;
99 OCC @ .2” = 19.8” EGRESS WIDTH REQUIRED/ 256” PROVIDED
LEVEL 1;
225 OCC @ .3” = 67.5” EGRESS WIDTH REQUIRED/ 162” PROVIDED
7.4 NUMBER OF MEANS OF EGRESS
7.4.1.1 THE NUMBER OF MEANS OF EGRESS SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN TWO
7.5 ARRANGEMENT OF MEANS OF EGRESS
7.5.1.1 WHERE EXITS ARE NOT IMMEDIATELY ACCESSIBLE FROM OPEN FLOOR AREA,
AISLES SHALL BE MAINTAINED TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO
NOT LESS THAN TWO EXITS BY SEPARATE WAYS OF TRAVEL
7.5.1.3.7 EXIT DISCHARGES SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IF ONE BECOMES
BLOCKED, THE OTHERS ARE AVAILABLE
7.5.3.1 EXIT ACCESS SHALL BE PERMITTED BY MEANS OF EXTERIOR BALCONY OR
PORCH
7.5.3.3 EXTERIOR EXIT ACCESS BALCONIES SHALL BE SEPERATED FROM THE
INTERIOR OF THE BUILDING BY WALLS
7.5.4.4 WHERE AN EXIT STAIR IS USED IT SHALL INCORPORATE AN AREA OF REFUGE
CHAPTER 8: FEATURES OF FIRE PROTECTION
8.2.1 CONSTRUCTION
8.2.1.1 BUILDINGS SHALL CONFORM TO REQUIREMENTS OF INDIVIDUAL OCCUPANCY
CHAPTERS
8.2.2.5 WALL MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION FIRE AND SMOKE BARRIERS SHALL BE
MARKED IN ACCESSIBLE CONCEALED AREAS
TABLE 8.3.3.2.2 ELEVATOR HOISTWAY - 2 HOURS
ELEVATOR LOBBY - 1 HOUR
VERTICAL SHAFTS - 2 HOURS
EXIT ACCESS CORRIDORS - 1 HOUR
CHAPTER 40; INDUSTRIAL OCCUPANCIES
40.1.2.1.2 SPECIAL PURPOSE INDUSTRIAL OCCUPANCY
(1) BUILDING DESIGNED FOR PARTICULAR TYPE OF OPERATION
(2) LOW DENSTIY EMPLOYEE POPULATION
TABLE 40.2.5.1
DEAD END CORRIDOR (MAX) 50 FT
COMMON PATH OF TRAVEL (MAX) 100 FT
TABLE 40.2.6.1
MAX TRAVEL DISTANCE TO EXITS 400 FT
40.7 OPERATING FEATURES
40.7.1 UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE AND MATTRESSES - 10.3.2 SHALL NOT APPLY
40.7.2 SOILED LINEN AND TRASH RECEPTACLES - 10.3.8 SHALL NOT APPLY
40.7.4.1 INTEGRATED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS
SHALL BE TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 9.11.4.1
IBC - REVIEW
CHAPTER 3; FACTORY GROUP F
306.2 MODERATE HAZARD FACTORY INDUSTRIAL, GROUP F-1 (DRY CLEANING, LAUNDRY)
CHAPTER 4; SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS BASED ON USE AND OCCUPANCY
SECTION 413 COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
423.2 ATTIC, UNDER-FLOOR AND CONCEALED SPACES
EXCEPTION: NEITHER FIRE-RESISTANCE RATED CONSTRUCTION NOR OPENING
PROTECTIVES ARE REQUIRED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
a. AREAS PROTECTED BY APPROVED AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER
SYSTEMS.
CHAPTER 5 GENERAL BUILDING HEIGHT AND AREA LIMITATIONS
TABLE 506.2 TYPE IIB CONSTRUCTION
MULTI-STORY (MS) SPRINKLERED (S) 69,000 SF MAX / 41,743 SF EXISTING
SECTION 508.2.4 SEPARATION OF OCCUPANCIES
NO SEPARATION IS REQUIRED BETWEEN ACCESSORY OCCUPANCIES
AND THE MAIN OCCUPANCY.
SECTION 509 INCIDENTAL USES
FURNACE ROOMS 1 HOUR SEPARATION OR AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM
BOILER ROOMS 1 HOUR SEPARATION OR AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT MACHINERY ROOMS
1 HOUR SEPARATION OR AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM
HYDROGEN GAS ROOMS 1 HOUR IN GROUP B,F,M,S, AND U OCCUPANCIES
LAUNDRY ROOMS OVER 100 SF
1 HOUR SEPARATION OR AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM
STORAGE BATTERY SYS…STANDBY POWER, EMERGENCY POWER OR UPS ROOMS
1 HOUR IN GROUP B,F,M, S, AND U OCCUPANCIES
CHAPTER 7; FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES
SECTION 713.4
SHAFT ENCLOSURES SHALL HAVE A FIRE RESISTANCE RATING OF NOT LESS THAN 2
HOURS WHERE CONNECTING FOUR STORIES OR MORE AND NOT LESS THAN 1 HOUR
WHERE CONNECTING LESS THAN FOUR STORIES. THE NUMBER OF STORIES
CONNECTED BY THE SHAFT ENCLOSURE SHALL INCLUDE ANY BASEMENTS BUT NOT
ANY MEZZANINES. SHAFT ENCLOSURES SHALL HAVE A FIRE-RESISTANCE RATING NOT
LESS THAN THE FLOOR ASSEMBLY PENETRATED BUT NEED NOT EXCEED 2 HOURS.
SECTION 718.5
CONCEALED SPACES
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED IN CONCEALED SPACES OF
BUILDINGS OF TYPE I OR II CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 10 OCCUPANT LOAD
TABLE 1004.1.2 MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA PER OCCUPANT
BASEMENT LEVEL;
ASSEMBLY (U) AREAS 939SF @1 OCC/ 15 NSF = 63 OCC
ACCESSORY STORAGE & MECH SPACES 16,566 @ 1 OCC/ 300 GSF = 56 OCC
LOCKER ROOMS 1,178 SF @ 1 OCC/ 50 GSF = 24 OCC
FIRST LEVEL;
BUSINESS AREAS 1,075 SF @ 1 OCC/ 100 GSF = 11 OCC
INDUSTRIAL AREAS 21,715 SF @ 1 OCC/ 100 GSF = 218 OCC
CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS SIZING
SECTION 1005.3.1 & 1005.3.2 ALLOWS .2” PER OCCUPANT FOR BOTH LEVEL AND STAIRWAY
EGRESS.
BASEMENT LEVEL;
143 OCC @ .2” = 28.6” EGRESS WIDTH REQUIRED/ 256” PROVIDED
LEVEL 1;
229 OCC @ .2” = 45.8” EGRESS WIDTH REQUIRED/ 162” PROVIDED
CHAPTER 10 MINIMUM NUMBER OF EXITS
TABLE 1006.3.1
MINIMUM NUMBER OF EXITS OR ACCESS TO EXITS PER STORY
OCC LOAD PER STORY <500 = 2 EXITS REQUIRED FROM EACH STORY.
BASEMENT; 8 PROVIDED
FIRST LEVEL; 4 PROVIDED
CHAPTER 10 TRAVEL DISTANCE
TABLE 1017.2 EXIT ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCE
F-1, WITH SPRINKLER SYSTEM – 250 FT ALLOWABLE/ 202’ EXISTING
CHAPTER 29 MINIMUM PLUMBING FACILITIES
TABLE 2902.1 MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED PLUMBING FIXTURES
BASEMENT LEVEL;
ASSEMBLY (U) AREAS 32M/ 31F OCC @ 1PER 40 TOIL/ 1 PER 75 LAV = 1M/1F
TOILET ROOM
ACCESSORY STORAGE & MECH SPACES 56 OCC @ 1 PER 100 TOIL/ 1 PER 100
LAV = 1U TOILET ROOM
LOCKER ROOMS N/A
FIRST LEVEL;
BUSINESS AREAS 11 OCC 32M/ 31F OCC @ 1PER 40 TOIL/ 1 PER 75 LAV = 1M/1F
TOILET ROOM
INDUSTRIAL AREAS 218 OCC @ 1 PER 100 TOIL/ 1 PER 100 LAV = 3U TOILET
ROOM
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