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507.8.1 Allowable Area

2017 FBC - Building, 6th edition > 5 General Building Heights and Areas > 507 Unlimited Area Buildings > 507.8 Group H-2, H-3 and H-4 Occupancies > 507.8.1 Allowable Area
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The aggregate floor area of Group H occupancies located in an unlimited area building shall not exceed 10 percent of the area of the building or the area limitations for the Group H occupancies as specified in Section 506 based on the perimeter of each Group H floor area that fronts on a public way or open space.

507.8.1.1 Located Within the Building

The aggregate floor area of Group H occupancies not located at the perimeter of the building shall not exceed 25 percent of the area limitations for the Group H occupancies as specified in Section 506.

507.8.1.1.1 Liquid Use, Dispensing and Mixing Rooms

Liquid use, dispensing and mixing rooms having a floor area of not more than 500 square feet (46.5 m2) need not be located on the outer perimeter of the building where they are in accordance with the Florida Fire Prevention Code and NFPA 30.

507.8.1.1.2 Liquid Storage Rooms

Liquid storage rooms having a floor area of not more than 1,000 square feet (93 m2) need not be located on the outer perimeter where they are in accordance with the Florida Fire Prevention Code and NFPA 30.

507.8.1.1.3 Spray Paint Booths

Spray paint booths that comply with the Florida Fire Prevention Code need not be located on the outer perimeter.

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