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34 Pa. Code § 55.11. Story height.

CONSTRUCTION TYPE—MAXIMUM STORY HEIGHT


§ 55.11. Story height.

 (a)  C-2 occupancy shall be governed by the story height limitations in the following table:

Construction TypeMaximum Story Height
FireresistiveNo Limit
Noncombustible3 Stories*
Protected Heavy Timber3 Stories*
Ordinary3 Stories*
Wood Frame2 Stories*

 (b)  *An additional story shall be permitted in noncombustible, protected heavy timber, ordinary or wood frame construction when the building is 1-hour rated construction or totally protected by an automatic sprinkler system. The maximum story height may be increased two stories when 1-hour rated construction and total automatic sprinkler protection are provided.

 (c)  Noncombustible, protected heavy timber, ordinary and wood frame construction types shall be considered 1-hour rated construction when bearing walls, columns, beams, other supporting members, ceiling/roof assemblies, floor/ceiling assemblies, stairways and other openings through floors are of 1-hour rated construction.

 (d)  Apartment units shall be separated from each other and all other portions of the building by a minimum of 1-hour rated construction.


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