TB 54 HAZARDOUS/ILLEGAL MEZZANINES Flashcards
HAZARDOUS/ILLEGAL MEZZANINES
When the total area of any such mezzanine floor exceeds ____ percent of the total floor area in that room, it shall
be considered as constituting an additional “story” in the building.
33-1/3
HAZARDOUS/ILLEGAL MEZZANINES
The clear height above or below a mezzanine floor construction shall be not less than ____ feet.
7
HAZARDOUS/ILLEGAL MEZZANINES
There shall be not more than ___ levels of mezzanines in a room. However, there is no limitation on the number of mezzanines within a room.
2
HAZARDOUS/ILLEGAL MEZZANINES
Partitioning may be installed, provided the aggregate floor area of the enclosed space does not exceed ___ percent of the area of the mezzanine or have an occupant load exceeding ___, whichever is greater.
ten
ten
HAZARDOUS/ILLEGAL MEZZANINES
The construction of a mezzanine shall be consistent with the requirements for the type of building construction in which the mezzanine is located, but the fire-resistive time period need not exceed one hour for unenclosed mezzanines constructed in accordance with Item Number 4 below.
reference
HAZARDOUS/ILLEGAL MEZZANINES
mezzanine been legally constructed with a permit from the Department of Building and Safety
reference
If you find an overloaded mezzanine, you should contact?
Fire/Life Safety Violation Notice requiring “forthwith” compliance shall be issued for removal of storage to a
weight which is a safe structural load; and notification shall be made to the Fire Prevention Bureau.
Treat as a life hazard
HAZARDOUS/ILLEGAL MEZZANINES
Two exits shall be provided from mezzanines having an occupant load of more than ___ or when the area of the mezzanine exceeds _____ square feet, whichever is the more restrictive.
ten
2,000
TB 54 HAZARDOUS/ILLEGAL MEZZANINES
railings not more than ___ inches in height.
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