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Workgroup accepts reorganization of multiplex provisions; tightens egress and fire-resistance language
Summary
The council workgroup voted to accept a reorganized multiplex (up to six-unit) appendix consolidating fire-resistance assemblies, opening protectives, and detailed means-of-egress rules (36-inch minimum width, 125-foot travel distance). Members approved posting illustrative figures and will finalize remaining editorial items at the next meeting.
The Building Code Council’s workgroup voted Dec. 16 to accept a reorganization of multiplex code language that consolidates fire-resistance-rated assemblies, opening protectives, and means-of-egress rules into a new, unified section.
John, who presented the reorganization, explained the change would move all fire-resistance and opening-protector requirements into a single section…
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