Use and Occupancy

303.1 Assembly Group A.
Assembly Group A occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for the gathering together of persons for purposes such as civic, social or religious functions, recreation, food or drink consumption or awaiting transportation. A room or space used for assembly purposes by less than 50 persons and accessory to another occupancy shall be included as a part of that occupancy. Assembly occupancies shall include the following:
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Assembly uses intended for worship, recreation or amusement and other assembly uses not classified elsewhere in Group A, including, but not limited to:
Amusement arcadesArt galleriesAuditoriumsBowling alleysChurchesCommunity hallsCourtroomsDance hallsExhibition hallsFuneral parlorsGymnasiumsIndoor swimming poolsIndoor tennis courtsLecture hallsLibrariesMuseumsPassenger stations (waiting area)Pool and billiard parlors
305.1 Educational Group E.
Educational Group E occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, by six or more persons at any one time for educational purposes through the 12th grade.
305.2 Day care.
The use of a building or structure, or portion thereof, for educational, supervision or personal care services for more than five children older than 2½ years of age, shall be classified as a Group E occupancy.
410.3 Stage
410.3.1 Stage construction. Stages shall be constructed of materials as required for floors for the type of construction of the building in which such stages are located.
Exception 2:
In building of Type IIIA construction, a fire-resistance-rated floor is not required, provided the space below the stage is equipped with an automatic fire-extinguishing system in accordance with Section 903 or 904.
Exception 3:
In all types of construction, the finished floor shall be constructed of wood or approved noncombustible materials.

410.3.6 Scenery. Combustible materials used in sets and scenery shall be rendered flame resistant in accordance with Section 805 and the International Fire Code. Foam plastics and materials shall comply with Section 2603 and the International Fire Code.

410.4 Platform construction. Permanent platforms shall be constructed of materials as required for the type of construction of the building in which the permanent platform is located. Permanent platforms are permitted to be constructed of fire-retardant-treated wood for Type 1, II, and IV construction where the platforms are not more than 30 inches above the main floor, and not more than one-third of the room floor area and not more than 3,000 square feet in area. Where the space beneath the permanent platform is used for storage or any other purpose other than equipment, wiring or plumbing, the floor construction shall not be less than 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction. Where the space beneath the permanent platform is used only for equipment, wiring or plumbing, the underside of the permanent platform need not be protected.

410.5.4 Stage exits. At least one approved means of egress shall be provided from each side of the stage; and from each side of the space under the stage.

410.6 Automatic Sprinkler System. Exception 1: Sprinklers are not required under stage areas less than 4 feet in clear height utilizes exclusively for storage of tables and chairs, provided the concealed space is separated from the adjacent spaces by not less than 5/8” Type X gypsum board.

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