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When is a Platform a Stage?
The International Building Codes and Fire Code makes an distinction between platforms and stages. This is a very important distinction, as stages have a much larger set of requirements than platforms. With a stage you’ll likely need sprinklers, a standpipe, relief exhaust and additional fire separations from other adjacent areas. The primary deciding factor that [...]
When is a Stage a Platform in the International Building Code?
One of our current projects is the renovation of the gymnasium at the Denver Montclair International School to add a stage at the end of the gymnasium. The stage area is approximately 1,090 square feet. In the International Building Code a “stage” over 1,000 sf triggers a number of requirements for construction including a standpipe, [...]
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