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Review Status: Approved

Review Details: BUILDING OFFICIAL APPEAL REVIEW v.1

Plan Number - TC-BCA-0525-00022
Review Name: BUILDING OFFICIAL APPEAL REVIEW v.1
Review Status: Approved
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
Building Official Fast APPROVED
Residential Building Express NOT REQUIRED
Bldg Permits - Post Review Express REVIEW COMPLETED
Commercial Building Express REVIEW COMPLETED The common path of egress travel from the furthest point in the suite exceeds the travel distance limit by 3'.
The following is my research and recommendation as the Building Official will make the final decision. There are several factors that would lead me to recommend approval of the 104’ distance for the common path of travel.
1. The building is a 1A construction type and is less generally safe.
2. The height of the acoustical tile ceiling is 8’-6’ and 1 foot above the code minimum ceiling height of 7’-6”, with the higher ceilings providing more exit travel time before smoke obscures breathing and visibility for the occupants. Since 4 feet likely represents 2 or 3 steps for most, the increased height of the ceiling would provide more than enough time to travel 4 feet.
3. The 104’ of travel distance is based on a conservative travel path, which would likely be shortened when being used for exiting travel. In fact, by cutting the corner and slightly angling the path of travel, the 100’ distance is accomplished.
Approval is recommended in this case.
Mark Masek
Plans Examiner – Building Safety
Planning and Development Services | City of Tucson
main 520.837.4994
email mark.masek@tucsonaz.gov