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313.1 Laboratories Group L

California Building Code 2016 (Vol 1) > 3 Use and Occupancy Classification > 313 Laboratories Group L [SFM] > 313.1 Laboratories Group L

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[SFM] Group L occupancy includes the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, containing one or more laboratory suites as defined in Section 453.

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Section 313 Use and Occupancy Classification, Laboratories Group L [SFM]

[SFM] Group L occupancy includes the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, containing one or more laboratory suites as defined in Section 453 ...

California Building Code 2016 (Vol 1) > 3 Use and Occupancy Classification > 313 Laboratories Group L [SFM]

453.3.1 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy,

The gross square footage of an individual laboratory suite shall not exceed 10,000 sq ft (929 m 2 ) ...

California Building Code 2016 (Vol 1) > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy > 453 Group L [Sfm] > 453.3 Laboratory suite requirements > 453.3.1

453.4.1.1 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy,

Laboratory suites shall be separated from other occupancies in accordance with Table 508.4 ...

California Building Code 2016 (Vol 1) > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy > 453 Group L [Sfm] > 453.4 Construction > 453.4.1 Separation of laboratory suites > 453.4.1.1

453.4.1.2 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy,

Laboratory suites shall be separated from other laboratory suites by a fire barrier having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 1-hour ...

California Building Code 2016 (Vol 1) > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy > 453 Group L [Sfm] > 453.4 Construction > 453.4.1 Separation of laboratory suites > 453.4.1.2

453.4.1.3 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy,

Laboratory suites shall be separated from control areas by a minimum 2-hour fire-resistance rating in accordance with Sections 707 and 711 ...

California Building Code 2016 (Vol 1) > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy > 453 Group L [Sfm] > 453.4 Construction > 453.4.1 Separation of laboratory suites > 453.4.1.3

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