MASTER Building Code Analysis in 10 EASY Steps 

This video was very informative and made it easier to understand overall the master building code. I enjoyed the breakdown of the 10 steps and the quick analysis of each one's purpose and how to find it in the code book. This video has allowed me to understand a little more the process of designing the building process of a project and, overall, the things we need to think about as an architect.

1. An open parking garage is classified in group s-2. 2. The construction types range from 1-5. It's not mandatory to protect all structural steel, but seemingly recommended. 3. Whether a building is rated or non-rated is determined by the fire resistance of the project. Typically, a type A building is classified as fire resistant, while type b is not.

This video offers a great way to look at building codes and requirements in a way that isn't as overwhelming or confusing. The breakdown of the major 10 steps to complete during and before a building project gives us, as architect students, a good look at what we need to accommodate for and seeing online resources that explain building codes in their own separate charts is very helpful and informative. All of these codes are in order to comply with safety requirements, so making sure that each one is met is very important for safety and any setbacks that may occur during a project.

1. The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is group S-2, low hazard storage. 2. Not all structural steel needs to be protected. It depends on the construction type that is needed for that building. 3. Rated and non-rated construction types consists of two types, A or B. A non-rated building doesn’t mean it’s combustible. For example, the subcategory IIB is non-rated, but uses structural steel without fire protection, which is non combustible.

1. The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is group S-2 2. All structure steel does not need to be protected. It will depend on what the occupancy of the building is. 3. Rated vs. non-rated construction type is based on if it is fire resistant. Type A building is fire resistant and Type B building is not fire resistant.

1. It is important that as an architect you understand all the parts when it comes to zoning data and not depend on other consultants to know because as we are designing the project we should also be well informed and know these details to help produce a well-designed project. 2. The IBC states that the occupancy classification for an open parking garage would be group S-2 3. The construction type of a building determines if a structural steel requires protection 4. There are 5 types of Construction, either protected or non-protected 5. The building size as well as the building footprint matters as it determines how fast the fire will spread 6. The building codes are not retroactive which means old buildings do not have to be up to the present codes but if they undergo heavy renovation, the whole building has to be brought up to code.

1. The Occupancy Classification for an open parking garage is simply Group S-2 2. In terms of the structural steel, not all of it needs to be protected. It actually depends on the construction type and occupancy of the building. 3. Rated vs non-rated construction types are based on fire resistance. Type A means that the construction is fire resistant while Type B means that it isn't fire resistant. One example is how Type IB is non-combustible while Type IIIB is combustible.

1. The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is in 311 Group S-2 2. Not all structural steel requires protection, but it depends on the specific conditions of its use. 3. The distinction between rated and non-rated construction types is based on the level of fire resistance which ranges from 1 hour to 3 hours. Non-rated construction does not automatically mean it is combustible. A building can be made of non-combustible materials like steel or concrete, yet still be classified as non-rated if the building code does not require fire-resistance ratings for certain parts.

Considering how many codes and other things architects need to consider when constructing a building, it's important to know where to start. This video is a great stepping stone into the beginnings of a project and the things we need to prioritize over other things that will not significantly impact the project. Gathering zoning data and understanding occupancy and construction types are all things that should be considered at the beginning of the project and cannot be put off till later. A good architect knows what to prioritize and what things can be designed or planned out at a later time the smaller details such as plumbing, and materials are not always considered in our studio work but they are a necessary part of a realistic construction and should be applied in all cases.

1. An open parking garage is classified as Group S-2. 2. The construction type tells us if structural steel requires protection. Buildings that are Type IIA and IIB need protected steel. So not all steel is required to be protected. 3. With 5 construction types, there are 2 subcategories which are added. Type A and type B. If a building is non-rated it doesn't mean that it is combustible, it simply means that it doesn't need to meet the fire rating. An example of a non-rated building types are Type II-B and Type V-B.

1. The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is in group S-2 2. Not all steel columns need to be protected. It depends on different factors such as fire resistance and construction type 3. Rated vs non-rated construction type are based on fire resistance. Type A means protected construction type. While type B refers to unprotected construction type. Non-rated construction does not mean it's combustible. Non-rated just refers to the absence of fire resistance ratings. For example, type VB construction is non-rated and combustible, and type IIIB construction is non-rated and non-combustible.

1. The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is Group S-2. This means that the garage has a low-hazard storage. 2. Not all structural steel needs to be protected, as it depends on the type of building it is. It would be either Type A or B for the building construction, but all steel has to be protected from corrosion. 3. Rated vs Non-rated construction type is based on two types, A and B, and it is about how much fire resistance rating they have. In type A construction it is about protected materials, while in Type B it is non-protected. There are five different forms of construction, and in each of these constructions, there are A and B types. For example, Type IV-A is a combustible building type and Type IIB is known as a non-combustible.

1.) The occupancy classification of an open parking garage is Group A-2, specifically ICC 311.3 as low hazardous storage. 2.) No, not all structural steel does not need to be protected because it depends on what type of construction. 3.)You are able to specify rated and non-rated construction types through its differentiation of “A” or “B”. Type A represents materials that have additional fire protection elements, while “B” is non-protective. Although type B is not rated, it does not mean it is combustible. For example, Type IB is non combustible, and Type IIIB is.

1) The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is group S-2 which is low hazard storage. 2) Not all structural steel needs to be protected it depends on both construction type and occupancy. 3) Rated vs non-rated construction can be identified by two types A which is protected and B which is unprotected. However, a non-rated building doesn't always mean it's combustible it's dependent on the level it's classified as.

This video resonates with me when talking about building a model and placing it on the site, I have always wondered if we were breaking any codes just by being a couple inches in one direction or another. This brings me to the most important part that this video creates a new understanding to the codes, and this helps as a stepping stone to each of the things that architects need to check off when looking at a site and building in one. This also opened up my perspective of the work that architects need to do when thinking about a project such as the plumbing fixtures, construction types and their fire resistant's, and also how to navigate when there is a fire.

1. The occupancy classification of a open parking garage is group s-2, low hazard storage 2.Like the video explains a lot depends on the building and its details, structural steel does not always have to be protected, it depends on the type of construction of a building and its occupancy. 3.Rated vs non-rated construction type is referring to the fire protection of a building. Rated (type A) means it is protected, Non-rated (type B) means it is not protected. A non-rated building does not mean it is combustible for example a concrete building does not need fire protection and is not combustible.

1. Group S-2 is classified as the occupancy for an open parking Garage. 2. Not all types of structural steel need to be protected. There are two things that can determine whether or not protection is needed: the types of construction and occupancy. Both type IIA and IIB do not need protection, while fire-rated construction does. 3. Rated construction types just mean that certain structural elements are designed to withstand fire (1hr or 2hrs), while non-rated ones are not required for any type of fire resistance. However, non-rated construction types do not mean that the building is combustible. For instance, warehouses that utilize steel frames and concrete walls do not require specific fire ratings because both materials are non-combustible.

#1 The occupancy classification for an open parking garage would be in group S-2. #2 The protection of steel structures typically depends on the construction type and the occupancy classification/load but generally not all steel structures have to be protected. #3 The way to specify rated vs non rated construction is by their rating which is either an A or B rating. "A" rating is typically meaning they are protected or fire resistant and "B" rating stands for not protected or them not being fire resistant. while B rating means not protected, the building Type IIIB is combustible while IB isn't.

1. The Classification for Open Parking Garage is S-2 = public parking garages 2. No, category B of fire-resistance rating requirements does not require for building members to be protected. 3. Construction types can be categorized into two types A (rated) and B (unrated). A being protected while B being unprotected. When a building is non rated it does not mean that its combustible. For example, Type 3B is combustible due to the combustible interior walls despite being protected, while Type 1B is not combustible of the building being constructed out of non-combustible materials.

1. The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is Group S-2 occupancy. 2. Not all structural steel needs to be protected because it is determined by various factors such as occupancy and construction type. For example, type IIA and IIB does not need steel to be protected. 3. Rated and non-rated construction types are determined by type A and type B construction types. Type A is protected (meaning that the element has additional fire protection) and Type B is not protected (element has nothing applied). For example, type IIB is noncombustible because it requires the use of noncombustible materials such as steel that don’t have fire protection.

1. According to (CBC), an open parking garage is classified under Group S-2 (Low-Hazard Storage). And the term open refers to the needed ventilation in a partially open atmosphere for the parking. 2. Not all structural steel needs to be protected, it strictly depends on the construction type, occupancy, use, etc. that designate fire protection needs. To my understanding, construction types I,II, and III typically require steel protection, but they also differ in terms of fire-rating hours. 3. Rated elements in design specify fire ratings like 1hr, 2hr fire rating of buildings made with assemblies and materials that are non-combustible. Fire-rating tells us the duration a building can withstand fire. Non-rated buildings are not necessarily combustible, they could still use non-combustible materials. Non-rated buildings can still be non-combustible, all it means is that the building per code does not have to be fire rated.

1. According to the California Building Code, an open parking garage is Group S-2. 2. Structural Steel does not always have to be fire-protected. It all depends on the type of occupancy and construction type of the building. 3. You specify if a building is rated or non-rated by the type of construction. There is type A construction that is rated, and there is type B construction which is not rated. However just because a building is not rated, does not mean that it is combustible. An example of this is how Type IB is considered non-combustible, while Type IIIB would be considered combustible.

1. The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is Group S-2, meaning it’s a low hazard storage. 2. Not all structural steel needs to be protected, it depends on construction type and occupancy. Type IIA and IIB buildings do not need protected steel, but fire rated construction requires protected steel. 3. Rated vs. non-rated construction type can be specified by two types that are type A which is protected and type B which is unprotected. A non-rated building does not mean it is combustible. For example, type IB are not combustible because it is fire resistive, and the materials are unprotected. On the other hand, construction type VA are combustible.

1. Group S-2 2. Not all structural steel needs to be protected, classifications such as construction type and occupancy are accounted for. For example, Type IIA & B buildings do not need protected steel, but fire-rated construction requires protected steel. 3. Rated vs. non-rated construction type consists of two types: A & B. Type A is protected and type B is unprotected. A non-rated building does not mean it is combustible. For example, VB is least restrictive building type because the materials do not need to be rated whereas VA is more restrictive.

1 - The occupancy classification is group S-2. 2 - It depends on the type for a building determines. 3 - Construction type A or B are used to specify rated and non-rated construction. Non rated does not mean that it is combustible, Type IB which is non-combustable supports this.

The most interesting point in the video is the fire code perspective because there are many layers for fire safety (step 5) that includes the codes and tables that an architect needs to understand. The placement of the building can create a fire hazard if it is too close together or close to the property. By understanding the importance of fire resistance ratings, the types of fire rating walls, if your building needs to be sprinklered, and the egress ensures the safety of the occupants and the fire fighters. So the fire safety codes is one of the things I have to think about during the design process.

One point that resonated with me is the emphasis on understanding zoning code analysis as the foundational step in building code compliance. This step is crucial because it involves evaluating local regulations that directly affect property use and development, which in turn safeguards property values and ensures the creation of a suitable living environment. Zoning laws govern land use, density, and the nature of developments, and by thoroughly researching these aspects, architects and builders can better navigate the complexities of property development while aligning their projects with community standards and expectations. This foundational understanding helps prevent costly errors and ensures that projects adhere to legal and safety requirements from the outset.

Through the ten step break down it is now a bit more manageable to figure out what is being asked out of our buildings in terms of code compliance. That being said, it still feels like a beast to be conquered considering how detailed and diverse each step becomes to be. This check list of steps given to us gives me atleast a stepping stone to go from but it certainly does not lay out the requirements so plainly. It rather puts into persepctive the categories that need to be taken into account when it comes to building with the code.

1. The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is Group S-2. 2. Not all structural steel needs to be protected in terms of fire-proofing, in cases such as non-rated construction types labeled as Type B constructions. 3. Rated vs non-rated construction types refer to whether it's Type A or Type B. Type A constructions require fire-protected materials and Type B do not. However, non-rated buildings doesn't mean it's combustible. For example, type II-B buildings are constructed with non-combustible materials like steel, just that these materials have no fire resistance.

1.The occupancy classification for an opening parking garage is group S-2. 2.Depending on the building's construction and occupancy, not all structural steel needs to be protected. 3.Rated and Non-rated consists of two construction types: A and B. Type A is protected and Type B is not. However, non rated building does not mean it’s combustible. For example, Type IIB is non combustible and non rated, by utilizing steel or concrete which requires no fire protection.

1. The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is Group S-2 (Low Hazard Storage). 2. Not all structural steel needs to be protected as it depends on the construction type and occupancy. In fire rated construction, structural steel must be protected to meet the required fire resistance rating. However, in non rated construction, where no specific fire resistance rating is required, structural steel does not need to be protected. 3. The rated construction is classified as fire resistant which is determined by the type of construction. While the non rated construction does not require fire protection, and does not mean it is combustible. The construction types are specified with either A or B, whereas type A refers to rated construction, and type B refers to non rated construction. For example, type IIB is non rated and uses non combustible materials like structural steel without fire protection.

1. The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is Group S-2, which is under ICC 311.3, Low-hazard storage 2. Not all structural steel has to be protected as it depends on the type of construction necessary for that building. This refers to type A or type B construction. 3. Rated and non rated construction types are of type A and B. Type A is protected whereas type B is not. However, a non-rated building doesn't always mean it is combustible. One example is type II-B, which uses non-combustible materials such as steel with no protection.

1. An open parking garage's occupancy classification is Group S-2, also known as Low-Hazard Storage. 2. Structural steel requires protection only in fire-rated constructions. Non-rated types, such as Type II-B and Type V-B, can use unprotected steel. 3. Rated construction specifies fire resistance, such as Type I. Non-rated does not mean combustible. Type II-B, for example, does not provide fire protection and instead uses non-combustible materials such as steel.

1. The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is Group S-2. 2. Not all structural steel needs to be protected, it depends on the construction type and occupancy. 3. Rated contrustion types are fire resistant while non-rated is not fire resistant. Type A requires fire protection and type B does not require fire protection. Type I is the most fire resistant and type V is the least. Type I and II are made of non-combustible materials, so Type IIB is not combustible just because it is non-rated.

1. Open parking garages have an occupancy type of S-2 2. Depending on the occupancy type, not all structural steel needs to be fire protected 3. There are two types of construction types, rated and non rated. Type A buildings are rated to be fire resistant, type B are not rated as fire resistant, but is not necessarily combustible. For example, a non-protected steel column would be considered type B, therefore type B refers to extra fire protections.

1. The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is group s-2. 2. Not necessarily, it depends on the construction type. 3. The difference between rated and nonrated construction type is the level of fire resistance. Type A is more fire resistant than type B. These classifications do not mean a nonrated building is completely combustible (it also depends on construction type), although a Type B construction would be more prone/burn in one hour compared to 3 than a Type A construction because of the material use permissible for each.

1. The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is Group S-2 which means low hazard storage. 2. No, not all structural steel needs to be protected as it depends on numerous factors such as its occupancy. 3. Rated vs. Non rated construction type is based on two types : A or B. Type A means that it is protected and type B is nonprotected. There are five different types of construction and for each type, there is Type A or Type B (Ex: Type IVA as combustible or Type IIB as non combustible).

1. The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is group S-2, which is low hazard storage. 2. All structural steel does not need to be protected. It depends on the construction type and the occupancy. 3. To specify, a rated construction type is Type A construction while Type B is unrated construction. Type A is protected and Type B is unprotected, but it does not mean that it is combustible. For example Type II-B is a non-rated building type, and it utilizes structural steel without fire protection.

1. An open garage is classified as Group S-2 for occupancy purposes. 2. The construction type of a building dictates whether structural steel requires protection. For instance, Type IIA and IIB buildings do not necessitate protected steel. 3. The rating of construction, whether rated or non-rated, is determined by its construction type. For example, Type IB is considered non-combustible, while Type IIIB is combustible, even though Type B does not imply that it is entirely combustible.

1. The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is classified as Group S-2, or Low-Hazard Storage. 2. Structural steel needs protection only in fire-rated construction types. Non-rated types like Type II-B or Type V-B can use unprotected steel. 3. Rated construction has specified fire resistance, such as Type I. Non-rated doesn't, but it also doesn't mean combustible. For example, Type II-B uses non-combustible materials like steel without fire protection.

As the steps were broken down to understand how to begin a code analysis. I found it helpful that each step is related to the other and might help avoid missing a step. While else keeping in mind that there is more to consider. One of the steps that I found interesting is occupancy classification and use, as who uses the building, mixed-used which I think is more important when there are more details to consider when codes or requirements are combined.

1.The occupancy classification for an open parking garage would be Group S-2 2.All structural steel does not need to be protected, it is all dependent on factors such as the contruction type of the building and the occpancy of it 3. The two type of contrction Rated and Non rated are specified through either the letter A or B. Type A means that it is rated, whereas type B means it is not rated. A non rated building does not mean it is combustible. It is dependent on the level it is classified as. For example, Type IB is non-combustable wand Type IIIB would be considered as combustible.

This video was very informational in providing the steps to building code analysis in the order we should do them. The descriptions of what we should be looking for and the chapters to find this information while starting the design process and analysis will be very helpful. I also learned that architects need to be informed and have knowledge in all of these areas as it will help the design process and code analysis go smoother.

Watching all the examples being showed in this video and how to navigate the online buildings codes was very helpful to me considering where I'm at in architecture school right now. Being able to follow along with and better understand how to read graphs presented in the code is an important skill that this video helped me to define. I also found it very helpful to review the six different construction types and how each corresponds to a different level of fire resistance.

I found this video very interesting especially about the part with codes to fire and the types of material related to fire protection. It was not only just an enjoyable lesson to learn about and think about for future designs but also to learn more about materiality. Right now it's lining up with structures class as we are learning about how different materials affect load. This compares to this video because we are learning how different materials can affect the choice for fire protection and how we can work around it. Also I found it interesting that not only do you have to worry about how the building across can be affected but also the neighboring buildings and the different rooms. This was just an all and all informative video for me to learn more about fire related codes.

Thank you for actually explaining how to use the code book and what the breakdown is to make it work for us as architects. I got to see a new and interesting part of architecture and a new piece of the project because of this video. The explanations made this a very simple topic instead of being daunting and untouchable. It helped me see how intense and in depth the job of understanding codes and designing the project around them actually is.

1. The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is S-2 (low hazard storage) 2. Not all structural steel needs to be protected. It depends on the occupancy and the types of construction required for that building (type A vs B). 3. Rated vs non-rated construction types are specified through the construction types such as type A or B. Being non-rated building does not mean it is always completely combustible because it depends on the levels, for example type 1B would not be combustible but type VA would be.

1. The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is a Group S-2. 2. All structural steel does not been to be protected, it really depends on the type of occupancy and the construction on the type of building the steel will be used for. 3. Rated VS Non-Rated construction focuses on the type of fire protection of a building. Rated, or referred as Type-A, refers to a building being protected. Non-rated, or Type-B), refers to a building not being protected. One example can be a building constructed with concrete since concrete is not combustible.

1.The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is group s-2. 2. Not all structural steel needs to be protected because it depends on the type of construction of buildings and occupancy regulation. 3. Rated construction and non-rated construction types are classified on the level of fire resistance. Type A indicates it is fire-resistant, while type B indicates that it is not. For instance, type lIB is non-combustible, whereas type VA is combustible.

1. the occupancy classification for a parking garage is Group S-2 2. Not all Structural steel needs to be protected, they only need to be protected in fire rated construction 3. rated construction can be specified with the fire resistance, non rated construction doesn't mean its combustible, there are non rated steel that can be used without any fire protection

I found this video really helpful. With all of the code analysis required, knowing where to start helps to simplify the process. These steps really allow you to be methodical in your process of verifying that all codes are being met. I also really appreciate having these steps laid out for me because I know where to start if and when I need to apply codes to my studio projects.

1. according to the internation building code (IBC) the occupancy classification for an open parking garage would be group S-2 2. According to the California Building Code 2022, it is stated that all structual steel in California needs to be protected against corrosion but fire proofing would depend on the buildng typ and occupancy 3. Rated and non-rated construction types are typically distinguished based on it's fire resistance rating. When a construction type is rated, it means that it has elements with a first resistence time depicted in hours. When a building has no fire resistence it is denoted by a B. But a type B doesn't mean that doesn't mean that it immediately combustable, type 11B is an unprotected non-combustible. which is the most common type of non-combustible construction used in commercial buildings

1. The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is Group S-2 2. No, it depends on the type of construction. Only in fire protection related construction does structural steel need to be protected. 3. The rating of a construction is based on its fire resistance. iType A are more fire resistance and type B are less. Non-rated building does not translate to combustible, for example, type IB is a non-combustible building type that primarily uses reinforced concrete or steel.

1. Open parking garage would be classified as low hazard storage Group S-2. 2. I don't think all structural steel needs to be protected because there is Type A and Type B construction which means that type A is protected while Type b is not. Therefore if structural steel is used in type B construction, it does not necessarily need to be protected (however it does need to be protected in type A construction). 3. Rated vs non-rated construction depends on the type of construction. Type A construction is rated and has additional fire protection while Type B is non-rated and has the least amount of fire resistance. A non rated building doesn't necessarily mean that it is combustible as some material used may be non-combustible (like concrete).

1) Open Parking Garages are classified under Group S-2 Occupancy 2) Since a project framed with structural steel would likely fall under Type I or II construction (Non-combustible materials), the project using IIA or IIB would not have to be protected. According to UpCodes, this would typically be a project that uses heavy steel construction and requires low or no fire protection. And as far as covered in the video, the “B” in both IB and IIB denotes the construction materials not requiring any protection- so structural steel being used in this type of construction would not “need” to be protected. 3) Whether a building type needs to be fire-rated or not can be specified by their construction type, if it's A or B. If a building is Type B however, it does not necessarily mean it’s combustible. For instance, Type I-B refers to projects that are Fire Resistive Non-combustible while Type III-B materials are both unprotected and combustible.

As mentioned in the video we have to consider all the chapters and all the codes in the CBC and IBC however I found it very interesting how step 10 (Accessibility) is most likely the one we will keep in mind the most when designing a building. As we design a building maybe a commercial or residential we always have to keep in mind accessibility for the group that will be using it. In a way I believe that step 10 and step 3 go hand in hand because you have to know what the purpose of the building is in order to identify how accessible you have to make it. This video has also helped me realize how important it is for an architect to know where to find the code you are looking for given how extensive the rules are and how different rules apply as you make more additions to your building, for example a building with multiple uses compared to a residential building.

1: An open parking garage is classified as a S-2 group 2: Not all structural steel types need to be protected. Other types of construction (types A-B) have a different requirement of being protected. A Type A steel that is protected has a certain paint layer over the steel that can create it to be protected. 3: The rated and non-rated construction is by its fire resistance rating. A non-rated type of construction does not always mean its combustible, the materials on type B can be a pure material (such as Steel or Concrete) that does not have any fire protection added.

1. IBC Chapter 3. section 311.3 Low-hazard storage, Group S-2 2. Fire protection is required for structural steel in many, but not all, circumstances. In IBC/CBC Chapter.6 determined the specific requirements for different types of construction. 3. The IBC defines five primary construction types and each type has subcategories A and B. Type II-B and type V-B are non-rated construction type. Non-rated building does not mean its combustible. a building is combustible depends on the materials used, not solely on its fire-resistance rating. Non-rated construction simply means that the building's structural elements don't need to meet specific fire-resistance time ratings (1 or 2-hour ratings_.

1. The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is Group S-2 2. No, not all structural steel needs to be protected, however it is recommended. The types range from 1-5 and the rating depends on the occupancy as well as construction type of the building. 3. The difference between a rated and non-rated construction type is how long it can withstand a fire whether that is an hour or four hours. Non-rated construction on the other had is not required to have fire resistance. A non-rated build does not mean it is combustible, there are certain types of construction which are non-rated but uses non-combustible materials such as Type IB.

1. Open parking garages are classified as a low-hazard storage in Group S-2. 2. Structural steel does not always need to be protected. It may or may not be protected depending on the type of construction it's being used in. For example, Type IA would have protected steel because the "A" refers to additional fire protection, but Type IB would not. 3. A construction type is rated when it has a fire-resistance rating in specified hours, which can be seen in Table 601 of the CBC. A construction type with "A" would be more protected, while "B" would have no protection. However, a non-rated building doesn't necessarily mean that it's combustible. A non-rated building could still be built using non-combustible materials like steel, but they would have no extra protection added to them. Any Type I construction would be the most fire-resistant while Type V would be the least fire-resistant.

1. The occupancy classification for a public parking garage open or enclosed is group S-2 or the Low-Hazard Group. 2. No, not all structural steel needs to be protected. Depending on the construction type it would need to be protected but not all steel is protected. 3. The Rated Vs Non-rated construction type is specified in chapter 6 on the 601 chart providing building element fire resistance in hours for each type of construction. 602 then goes over each building type requirements. A non-rated building does not mean it is combustible, you can use non-combustible materials such as steel for type for construction when building, "exterior load-bearing walls and nonload-bearing walls of Type IV-HT Construction in accordance with Section 602.4.4."

To me, the most important portion about this video had to be towards the beginning where you mentioned the importance of understanding even the most niche parts of zoning data as an architect. It is so easy to think that responsibilities could be passed onto someone else and allow them to fix the problem for you, but that causes delays or even complications down the line when a building wasn't designed in accordance with the requirements. At the end of each design, adjustments will have to be made, but the goal of the designer should be to minimize the needs for adjustments from the very beginning.

1. The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is classified as Group S-2. 2. No, it depends on the construction type and occupancy. 3. Rated is Type A Construction and Type B is unrated construction. Type A is protected and type B is unprotected yet it does not mean it's combustible. For example, Type II-B is a non-rated building type.

As architecture students it is crucial to understand Building codes because these regulations ensure the safety, functionality, and sustainability of structures. Knowledge of zoning laws, fire safety measures, occupancy classifications, and construction standards helps architects design buildings that meet legal requirements, protecting both property and lives. Moreover, adhering to codes fosters environmental responsibility, ensuring proper site planning and resource use.

I found this video very interesting as it outlines a step-by-step process on how to analyze building codes and make it a little easier to understand! Building codes have always been tedious for architects to acknowledge especially in California, as there are so many. Seeing the importance of it and applying it to certain areas of my third-year studio I can now see why they are so important. One thing that I have seen as a student when analyzing codes is something you mentioned in this video; which is that all codes are backed up and supported by one another so it is like a puzzle until the pieces are all put together and make sense. This helped me understand that is a lengthy process to do things correctly especially when it comes to people's safety. Understanding now the strictness of code how does one go with historical restoration or stuff that is not up to code like egress, because it must be so expensive but also damaging to the property? Especially somewhere as public as schools, hospitals, etc. how do they go around it or keep things up to code? Greta video!

1. The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is Group S-2, Low Hazard Storage. 2. Not alls tructural steel need to be protected, it just depends on the construction type of the building. 3. Rated and non-rated construction types is classified on the level of fire resistance, from 1hr to 3hrs. Non-rated construction does not always mean it is combustible. An example of a non-rated building types is type II-B.

1. What’s the occupancy classification for an open parking garage? The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is Group S-2. 2. Does all structural steel need to be protected? Not all structural steel has to be protected as it depends on the type of construction necessary for that building, which could refer to type A or type B construction. 3. How to specify rated vs. non-rated construction types? Does a non-rated building mean it’s combustible? If not, provide an example. Rated and non-rated construction types are of type A and B. Type A means protected, that element has an additional means of fire protection, and type B means nonprotected that means the column is nothing applied. However, a non-rated building doesn't always mean it is combustible. For example, type IIB is non-combustible materials, but IVA is combustible.

1. The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is group S-2. 2. Not all structural steel needs to be protected. Factors such as occupancy and construction type need to be considered. 3. Rated and non-rated construction type can be classified as type A or B. Type A is fire resistant and Type B is not. A non-rated building doesn't mean it is combustible. Examples of this is how type VB construction is non-rated and combustible, while type IIIB construction is non-rated and non-combustible.

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What I found to be the most interesting part of this video was the fact that buildings aren't generally retroactive unless it is being renovated or having things added into the existing building. Personally, I would like to know a little more about how the codes affect the renovation of, lets say, a historic building. I find renovating historic buildings as an interest of mine when thinking about my architectural career after undergrad, and I'm not exactly sure how to pursue that interest. Maybe I need to look over the historic buildings chapter in the CBC to find out more about how the codes affect renovating the building. So if a particular historic building needs renovation, would the plumbing and electrical need to be up to code? Or would certain things that are being renovated at that time need to be up to code and not generally the entire building? What I'm trying to say is if a historic or old building is being renovated and there are a few issues with the building not being up to code, would the entire interior of that building need to be up to code or just the parts that are being renovated? I hope that makes a little more sense than the previous question I asked.

One point that stood out for me this section was when you mentioned about the fire hazard. When you mentioned about how the building size matters for how fast the fire spread, I understood that both the building footprint and the height of the building matters, but is there any calculation formula that helps determine how much space is needed in a specific room? Another question that I have is what building has the most stringent code in general?.

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I found this video incredibly informative, and it has me reflecting on both my current and past studio projects. One question that comes to mind is regarding the allowable occupancy signs in older buildings. As buildings age, do these signs ever change, given that the building’s durability and capacity may decrease over time due to the constant repeating load?

1. The occupancy classification, according to the CBC, for an open garage is Group S-2. 2. All structural steel does not need protection, Type llA and llB buildings do not necessarily need protected steel. 3. Both rated and non-rated construction types are rated A or B. A meaning rated and B meaning not rated. Type IB is considered non-combustible, type IIIB is combustible. Weather construction is rated or not depends on its construction type.

1. The occupancy type for an open parking garage is Group S-2 according to the IBC. 2. Not all structural steel use needs to be protected and will mostly rely on construction types and occupancy. 3. To specify non-rated vs. rated construction types you have to determine its type. Type A would be rated and Type B would be unrated meaning it is unprotected. Just because a building is non-rated does not mean it is combustible. For example Type IIB is a non-combustible type of construction that is non-rated.

1. The occupancy classification for an open garage is group S-2 2. The construction type for a building determines whether structural steel needs to be protected, for example type IIA and IIB would not need protected steel. 3. Rated and non-rated construction is determined by it's construction type like type A and type B, type B doesn't mean it's fully combustible. For example Type IB is non-combustable while Type IIIB is combustable.

1. The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is group S-2. 2. Structural steel need to be fire proofed in fire rated construction type such as type 1. construction types that are not fire rated can use non protected steel. 3. Rated construction type are construction type that are non combustible with a long fire resistance typically made of steel and concrete. Non rated construction type doesn't mean its combustible, they simply use steel that are not fire protected.

1.) The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is Group S-2. 2.) Structural steel must be protected depending on the type of construction and the specific building element. In fire rated construction, structural steel must be protected, but in non rated construction, this is not a requirement. 3.) Rated construction is classified as fire resistant and this is determined by the type of construction. Non rated construction is not fire protected, but this does not mean it is combustible. For example, non rated construction in the Type B category utilizes structural steel that is non-combustible but has no fire protection.

1. The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is group S-2, low hazard storage. 2.Not all Structural steel does needs to be protected, depending on the construction type of the building. 3. Non-rated and rated construction types are specified by A (rated) and B (non-rated). Type B does not mean it's combustible, it can just use materials like steel and concrete without needing fire protection.

1. The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is Group S-2. 2. Not all structural steel needs to be protected. The protection is dependent on factors like occupancy and construction type. 3. Rated vs. non-rated construction types are based on fire resistance. Type A means that it is fire resistant while type B means it is not fire resistant. For example, type IIB is non-combustible while type VA is combustible.

1. The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is Group S-2. 2. Not all Structural steel needs protection, it only requires in fire-rated construction types. Non-Rated Type II-B or Type V-B can use unprotected structural steel. 3. There are two ways to distinguish between rated and non-rated construction: There is A that is protected and B that isn't. Nonetheless, a building's classification as non-rated does not automatically indicate that it is flammable; this depends on the level.

1. The occupancy classification for an open parking garage is Group S-2, which means it has a low hazard storage. 2. No, not all structural steel needs to be protected, depending on the type of building it is and construction, type A or B. 3. Rated vs non-rated construction type is specified by type A and B. Type A which is protected. Type B which is not protected. A non-rated building does not mean it is combustible. For example, type IB are not combustible because it is fire resistive, and the materials are unprotected. But construction type VA are combustible.