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// CODE SNIPPET

1012.6.1 Exterior Wall Rating for Change of Occupancy Classification to a Higher Hazard Category

2015 Michigan Rehabilitation Code > 10 Change of Occupancy > 1012 Change of Occupancy Classification > 1012.6 Exterior Wall Fire-Resistance Ratings > 1012.6.1 Exterior Wall Rating for Change of Occupancy Classification to a Higher Hazard Category
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When a change of occupancy classification is made to a higher hazard category as shown in Table 1012.6, exterior walls shall have fire resistance and exterior opening protectives as required by the International Building Code.

Exception: A 2-hour fire-resistance rating shall be allowed where the building does not exceed three stories in height and is classified as one of the following groups: A-2 and A-3 with an occupant load of less than 300, B, F, M or S.

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1012.6.1 Change of Occupancy, Exterior Wall Rating for Change of Occupancy Classification to a Higher Hazard Category
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2015 Michigan Rehabilitation Code > 10 Change of Occupancy > 1012 Change of Occupancy Classification > 1012.6 Exterior Wall Fire-Resistance Ratings > 1012.6.1 Exterior Wall Rating for Change of Occupancy Classification to a Higher Hazard Category
1012.4.1 Change of Occupancy, Means of Egress for Change to Higher Hazard Category
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2015 Michigan Rehabilitation Code > 10 Change of Occupancy > 1012 Change of Occupancy Classification > 1012.4 Means of Egress, General
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