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Adopted Building Codes:
International Building Code (IBC) 2006 edition
International Plumbing Code (IPC) 2006 edition
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2006 edition
International Mechanical Code (IMC) 2006 edition
National Electrical Code (NEC) 2008 edition
Texas Accessibility Code (Current edition
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code2006 edition
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 102 Standards for grandstands……. 2006 edition
Building Code Amendments:
Building Code of the City of La Porte (IBC 2006 plus City of La Porte amendments)
International Plumbing code of the City of La Porte (IPC 2006 plus City of La Porte amendments)
International Energy Conservation Code of the City of La Porte (IECC 2006 plus City of La Porte amendments)
Mechanical Code of the City of La Porte (IMC 2006 plus City of La Porte amendments)
City of La Porte amendments to NEC 2008 edition
Project Description:
City park of approximately 1.2 Acres (MSD Main Street District); fully accessible consisting of the
following improvements: Paved walking surface areas, ornamental fencing, decorative fountains, a Pavilion
(gazebo), two ceremonial park entry gates (South gate and Broadway gate) and one permanent seating area
(welcome bench).
Use and Occupancy Classification:
Pavilion Group A-5 Assembly
South Gate Group S-2 Low-Hazard Storage
Broadway Gate Group U Utility and Miscellaneous
Construction Classification:
Pavilion Type IIB
South Gate Type IIB
Broadway Gate Type IIB
Occupant Load:
Pavilion 625 SF / 5 net (assembly area without fixed seats-standing space) = 125 occupants
South Gate 144 SF / 300 gross (mechanical equipment room) = 1 occupant
Broadway Gate Not Applicable - no occupied space
Egress Width:
Pavilion
Total width required: 125 * 0.3 = 37.5 inches (calculations based on stairs without sprinkler system)
Total width provided: [(2) stairs * 86” width each] + [(1) ramp * 60” width] = 232 inches
South Gate
Total width required: 1 * 0.2 = 0.5 inches or a clear width of not less than 32 inches.
Total width provided: 40 inches
Broadway Gate Not Applicable - no occupied space
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