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// CODE SNIPPET

508.2.5.2 Nonfire-Resistance-Rated Separation and Protection

Building Code 2009 of Alabama > 5 General Building Heights and Areas > 508 Mixed Use and Occupancy > 508.2 Accessory Occupancies > 508.2.5 Separation of Incidental Accessory Occupancies > 508.2.5.2 Nonfire-Resistance-Rated Separation and Protection
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Where Table 508.2.5 permits an automatic fire-extinguishing system without a fire barrier, the incidental accessory occupancies shall be separated from the remainder of the building by construction capable of resisting the passage of smoke. The walls shall extend from the top of the foundation or floor assembly below to the underside of the ceiling that is a component of a fire-resistance-rated floor assembly or roof assembly above or to the underside of the floor or roof sheathing, deck or slab above. Doors shall be self- or automatic- closing upon detection of smoke in accordance with Section 715.4.8.3. Doors shall not have air transfer openings and shall not be undercut in excess of the clearance permitted in accordance with NFPA 80. Walls surrounding the incidental accessory occupancy shall not have air transfer openings unless provided with smoke dampers in accordance with Section 711.7.

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