AC 033 - Accessory Occupancies - What are they?

This video is a follow up to episode # AC 032 and discusses the allowance for Accessory Occupancies as described by the IBC Section 508.2 which allow for some occupancies to be adjacent to one another without the need to have a fire separation.
Follow me on Instagram:
/ archicorner1
Support me on patreon:
/ archicorner
or....
If you like, buy me a coffee :)
www.buymeacoff...
#architecture #IBC #occupancy

[@SeedsAndStuff]

You should do a cash app donation feature so that those of us that care about free source knowledge can pay into the account so u can keep the info on free platforms such as this

[@mian114]

Is accessory occupancy aggregate of all types of occupancies other than main one or each other occupancy is classified as accessory if less than 10% of total area. For example if we have Business occupancy as main, and there are 8% of storage occupancy and 8% of assembly occupancy. Will these occupancies be considered as “accessory occupancies”? Please clarify

[@richardpinilla8526]

I used the knowledge you provide thru your videos for real projects in West Palm Beach Florida. Thank you very much.

[@archicorner]

Glad you like them!

[@vinsarno2330]

As a Building Official, I find this information very useful when reviewing construction documents for building permits.

[@archicorner]

Wow! I am grateful that you took the time to write this message. When others in similar fields write me a positive message, it makes my day. THANK YOU!

[@joeymanny]

In NFPA 101 theres no need for fire separation because that will be considered Mixed occupancy

[@violetabentolila2048]

I am studying for the ARE 5.0 and your videos are amazing for studying code related subjects!! Thank you for your amazing work!! 😊

[@archicorner]

You are welcome. Glad you liked the video.

[@anightmare2remember]

Why does the requirement #3 for non-sprinkled bldgs apply to this bldg when is sprinkled?

[@JESADIBU]

what if in your same scenario the building is mix use, let's say building B occupancy, one suite I-4 occupancy with A occupancy as accessory?

[@SeedsAndStuff]

This is the type of quality content I need

[@haidydodo5662]

Can you please make a video about smoke detectors, audio/visual alarm and fire extinguisher placement on residential and commercial projects please

[@archicorner]

Haidy; That is a great subject. Normally I work with a fire alarm engineer who figures all that out for me (hehe). Therefore, I will need to do some brushing up on the subject before I can even tackle that. Given there are many other subjects I would like to cover, I may not be able to get to this one. I truly appreciate you leaving a comment. Thank you for watching. I hope to continue to get your support. Thank you!

[@ibrahimn.j.4943]

Thanks!
What if we had more than one occupancy type, do just add them up? And see if they add up to 10%?
And what if we had two main occupancies (separated) or more, is it still possible to have an accessory occupancy within that floor?

[@archicorner]

You would add up the "accessory" occupancies to see if they were under 10% yes.

[@ibrahimn.j.4943]

@@archicorner so that is a yes for both questions?
Thanks Mr. Diaz
Your illustrations are of great help to me.

[@sylvieallain2399]

Is accessory occupancy an aggregate of the total space used for that occupancy? For example : if this same scenario had multiple conference rooms, that when added together, occupied more than the allowed 10% - would they then need a separation? Or each room is independent from the others?
Thanks for the videos! Super informative!

[@SeedsAndStuff]

This is what I was talking about when gauging electricity consumption/usage

[@NatashaJardine]

Is this A-3 occupancy still considered accessory if it is over 750 sq as per IBC 303.1.2?

[@archicorner]

Interesting fact: In most instances, A-3 Occupancies are not A-3 Occupancies unless they are over 49 occupants to begin with. Check out IBC section 303.1.1.
Therefore in order for a space to be considered an A-3 Occupancy (accessory or not), it often has to be over 50 occupants. Hopefully that is not confusing.

[@juanadiaz6661]

Super👍🏻.

[@joechang3769]

Do accessory occupancies only apply to spaces inside one building? Can this be applied to multiple buildings with different occupancies on a same lot?

[@archicorner]

The building code normally applies codes per building. If there are multiple buildings on site, each building must meet the building code independently.

[@rehoyos]

Another great video!! Thanks. I’ve used that exception all the time. It would be great to see a video on how to calculate a maximum allowable floor area using the tabular areas in table 506.2. There is always some confusion on how to calculate.

[@emanyassin3959]

Yeah!!! great news wish you all the best!

[@archicorner]

Thank you for becoming a patron Eman! an archicorner shirt is headed your way!!!

[@j-yakk]

Can you do a video explaining Section 506: Building Area Modification, Equations?

[@archicorner]

This is a great topic. We may not be able to work on this right away, but we will put it on the list!

[@designereats3661]

This is helpful. Please make more videos!

[@archicorner]

I am trying... thanks for your patience. More are coming up!

[@bkish444]

fantastic explanation. thank you.

[@archicorner]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ivandiaz4168]

Thanks you for another amazing video!

[@archicorner]

Thanks 🙏.

[@khallidabdaala7705]

What's a paytrion account?

[@archicorner]

Patreon.com is a website where people can support creators like me with their monetary contributions.

[@khallidabdaala7705]

You are amazing,, thank you man

[@archicorner]

You're welcome!

[@covachosalto]

what a nice channel ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

[@archicorner]

Thanks!!!

[@khallidabdaala7705]

Gracias 🙏

[@archicorner]

De nada :)