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Chapter 1
Scope and Administration
Chapter 2
Definitions
Chapter 3
Occupancy Classification and Use
Chapter 4
Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use
Chapter 5
General Building Heights and Areas
Chapter 6
Types of Construction
Chapter 7
Fire and Smoke Protection Features
Chapter 8
Interior Finishes
Chapter 9
Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
Chapter 10
Means of Egress
Chapter 11
Accessibility
Chapter 12
Interior Environment
Chapter 13
Energy Efficiency
Chapter 14
Exterior Walls
Chapter 15
Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures
Chapter 16
Structural Design
Chapter 17
Special Inspections and Tests
Chapter 18
Soils and Foundations
Chapter 19
Concrete
Chapter 20
Aluminum
Chapter 21
Masonry
Chapter 22
Steel
Chapter 23
Wood
Chapter 24
Glass and Glazing
Chapter 25
Gypsum Board, Gypsum Panel Products, and Plaster
Chapter 26
Plastic
Chapter 27
Electrical
Chapter 28
Mechanical Systems
Chapter 29
Plumbing Systems
Chapter 30
Elevators and Conveying Systems
Chapter 31
Special Construction
Chapter 32
Encroachments Into the Public Right-of-Way
Chapter 33
Safeguards During Construction
Chapter 34
Existing Buildings and Structures
Chapter 35
Referenced Standards
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Chapter 4

Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use

International Building Code 2021

[F] 401 Scope

Section 401 — Scope. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 401.1 Scope - Special Detailed Requirements

Section 401.1 — Scope - Special Detailed Requirements. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 401.1.1 Special Detailed Requirements Scope

Section 401.1.1 — Special Detailed Requirements Scope. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 401.2.1 Special Detailed Requirements Scope

Section 401.2.1 — Special Detailed Requirements Scope. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 402 Covered and Open Mall Buildings

Section 402 — Covered and Open Mall Buildings. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 402.1 Covered and Open Mall Buildings - Scope

Section 402.1 — Covered and Open Mall Buildings - Scope. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 402.1.1 Covered Mall Buildings

Section 402.1.1 — Covered Mall Buildings. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 402.1.2 Assembly Group A-1

Section 402.1.2 — Assembly Group A-1. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 402.1.3 Assembly Group A-2

Section 402.1.3 — Assembly Group A-2. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 402.1.4 Assembly Group A-3

Section 402.1.4 — Assembly Group A-3. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 402.1.5 Assembly Group A-4

Section 402.1.5 — Assembly Group A-4. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 402.1.6 Assembly Group A-5

Section 402.1.6 — Assembly Group A-5. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 402.2 Covered and open mall building definitions

Section 402.2 — Covered and open mall building definitions. This section provides definitions relevant to the code. Defined terms have specific meanings that affect how requirements are applied throughout the code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 402.3 Covered Mall Size

Section 402.3 — Covered Mall Size. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 402.4 Covered Mall Buildings - Means of Egress

Section 402.4 — Covered Mall Buildings - Means of Egress. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 402.4.1 Mall Width for Means of Egress

Section 402.4.1 — Mall Width for Means of Egress. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 402.5 Mall Means of Egress

Section 402.5 — Mall Means of Egress. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 402.6 Fire Alarm System

Section 402.6Fire Alarm System. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 402.7 Means of egress

Section 402.7Means of egress. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 402.7.1 Determination of occupant load

Section 402.7.1 — Determination of occupant load. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 402.7.2 Anchor buildings

Section 402.7.2 — Anchor buildings. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 402.8 Security grilles and doors

Section 402.8 — Security grilles and doors. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403 High-Rise Buildings

Section 403 — High-Rise Buildings. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.1 Applicability - High-Rise Buildings

Section 403.1 — Applicability - High-Rise Buildings. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.1.1 High-Rise Building Fire Safety

Section 403.1.1High-Rise Building Fire Safety. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.2 High-Rise Buildings - Automatic Sprinkler System

Section 403.2 — High-Rise Buildings - Automatic Sprinkler System. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.2.1 Number of Sprinkler Risers

Section 403.2.1 — Number of Sprinkler Risers. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.2.2 Fire alarm in high-rise

Section 403.2.2 — Fire alarm in high-rise. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.2.3 Emergency voice alarm in high-rise

Section 403.2.3 — Emergency voice alarm in high-rise. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.2.4 Emergency responder radio in high-rise

Section 403.2.4 — Emergency responder radio in high-rise. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.3 High-Rise Buildings - Reduction in Fire-Resistance Rating

Section 403.3 — High-Rise Buildings - Reduction in Fire-Resistance Rating. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.3.1 Standby power in high-rise

Section 403.3.1 — Standby power in high-rise. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.3.2 Emergency power in high-rise

Section 403.3.2 — Emergency power in high-rise. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.4 Emergency systems

Section 403.4 — Emergency systems. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.4.1 Fire command center

Section 403.4.1 — Fire command center. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.4.2 Fire alarm and detection

Section 403.4.2 — Fire alarm and detection. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.4.3 Emergency Voice/Alarm Communication System

Section 403.4.3 — Emergency Voice/Alarm Communication System. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.4.4 Fire Command Center

Section 403.4.4 — Fire Command Center. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.4.5 Elevator Operation

Section 403.4.5 — Elevator Operation. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.4.6 Standby Power

Section 403.4.6 — Standby Power. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.4.7 Emergency Power

Section 403.4.7 — Emergency Power. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.4.8 Stairway Communications

Section 403.4.8 — Stairway Communications. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.5 High-Rise Emergency Systems

Section 403.5 — High-Rise Emergency Systems. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.5.1 High-Rise Emergency Power

Section 403.5.1 — High-Rise Emergency Power. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.5.2 Stairway door operation

Section 403.5.2 — Stairway door operation. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.5.3 Luminous egress path markings

Section 403.5.3 — Luminous egress path markings. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.6 Elevators

Section 403.6 — Elevators. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.6.1 High-Rise - Fire Service Access Elevator

Section 403.6.1 — High-Rise - Fire Service Access Elevator. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.6.2 High-Rise - Occupant Evacuation Elevators

Section 403.6.2 — High-Rise - Occupant Evacuation Elevators. This section establishes occupancy classification and use requirements that determine applicable building code provisions. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.7 High-Rise Emergency Power

Section 403.7 — High-Rise Emergency Power. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.7.1 High-Rise Emergency Power Load Duration

Section 403.7.1 — High-Rise Emergency Power Load Duration. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 404 Atriums

Section 404 — Atriums. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 404.1 Atriums - General

Section 404.1 — Atriums - General. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 404.1.1 Atriums

Section 404.1.1 — Atriums. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 404.2 Atriums - Use

Section 404.2 — Atriums - Use. This section establishes occupancy classification and use requirements that determine applicable building code provisions. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 404.3 Atrium Sprinkler

Section 404.3 — Atrium Sprinkler. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 404.4 Atrium Fire Barrier

Section 404.4 — Atrium Fire Barrier. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 404.5 Atrium Smoke Control

Section 404.5 — Atrium Smoke Control. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 404.6 Atrium smoke control

Section 404.6 — Atrium smoke control. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 404.7 Atrium standby power

Section 404.7 — Atrium standby power. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 404.8 Atrium Interior Finish

Section 404.8 — Atrium Interior Finish. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 404.9 Atrium Travel Distance

Section 404.9 — Atrium Travel Distance. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 405 Underground Buildings

Section 405 — Underground Buildings. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 405.1 Underground Buildings

Section 405.1 — Underground Buildings. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 405.1.1 Underground Buildings

Section 405.1.1 — Underground Buildings. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 405.1.2 Factory Group F-2 Low-Hazard

Section 405.1.2 — Factory Group F-2 Low-Hazard. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 405.2 Underground construction type

Section 405.2 — Underground construction type. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 405.3 Underground Buildings - Automatic Sprinklers

Section 405.3 — Underground Buildings - Automatic Sprinklers. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 405.4 Automatic Sprinkler System - Underground

Section 405.4Automatic Sprinkler System - Underground. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 405.5 Smoke Control - Underground

Section 405.5 — Smoke Control - Underground. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 405.6 Underground Buildings - Means of Egress

Section 405.6 — Underground Buildings - Means of Egress. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 405.7 Standby Power

Section 405.7 — Standby Power. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 405.8 Underground compartmentation

Section 405.8 — Underground compartmentation. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 406 Motor-Vehicle-Related Occupancies

Section 406 — Motor-Vehicle-Related Occupancies. This section establishes occupancy classification and use requirements that determine applicable building code provisions. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 406.1 Motor Vehicle Related Occupancies

Section 406.1 — Motor Vehicle Related Occupancies. This section establishes occupancy classification and use requirements that determine applicable building code provisions. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 406.1.1 Motor-Vehicle-Related Occupancies

Section 406.1.1 — Motor-Vehicle-Related Occupancies. This section establishes occupancy classification and use requirements that determine applicable building code provisions. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 406.1.2 High-Hazard Group H-2

Section 406.1.2 — High-Hazard Group H-2. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 406.1.3 High-Hazard Group H-3

Section 406.1.3 — High-Hazard Group H-3. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 406.1.4 High-Hazard Group H-4

Section 406.1.4 — High-Hazard Group H-4. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 406.1.5 High-Hazard Group H-5

Section 406.1.5 — High-Hazard Group H-5. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 406.2 Parking Garages

Section 406.2 — Parking Garages. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 406.2.1 Parking Garages - Classification

Section 406.2.1 — Parking Garages - Classification. This section establishes occupancy classification and use requirements that determine applicable building code provisions. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 406.3 Parking Garages

Section 406.3 — Parking Garages. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 406.3.1 Open parking construction type

Section 406.3.1 — Open parking construction type. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 406.3.2 Open Parking Garage Heights and Areas

Section 406.3.2 — Open Parking Garage Heights and Areas. This section covers allowable building height, area, and number of stories based on construction type and occupancy. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 406.3.3 Open Parking Garage - Construction Type

Section 406.3.3 — Open Parking Garage - Construction Type. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 406.4 Parking Garages

Section 406.4 — Parking Garages. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 406.4.1 Enclosed parking ventilation

Section 406.4.1 — Enclosed parking ventilation. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 406.5 Open Parking Structures

Section 406.5 — Open Parking Structures. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 406.5.1 Open Parking Garages - Definition

Section 406.5.1 — Open Parking Garages - Definition. This section provides definitions relevant to the code. Defined terms have specific meanings that affect how requirements are applied throughout the code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 406.5.2 Open Parking - Construction

Section 406.5.2 — Open Parking - Construction. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 406.5.3 Open Parking - Guards

Section 406.5.3 — Open Parking - Guards. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 406.6 Enclosed Parking Garages

Section 406.6 — Enclosed Parking Garages. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 406.6.1 Enclosed Parking - Height and Area

Section 406.6.1 — Enclosed Parking - Height and Area. This section covers allowable building height, area, and number of stories based on construction type and occupancy. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 406.6.2 Enclosed Parking - Ventilation

Section 406.6.2 — Enclosed Parking - Ventilation. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 406.7 Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities

Section 406.7 — Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities. This section covers fuel gas piping and equipment requirements. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 407 Group I-2

Section 407 — Group I-2. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 407.1 Institutional Group I

Section 407.1 — Institutional Group I. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 407.1.1 Group I-2 Hospitals

Section 407.1.1 — Group I-2 Hospitals. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 407.1.2 Institutional Group I-2

Section 407.1.2 — Institutional Group I-2. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 407.1.3 Institutional Group I-3

Section 407.1.3 — Institutional Group I-3. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 407.1.4 Institutional Group I-4

Section 407.1.4 — Institutional Group I-4. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 407.2 Corridors - Group I-2

Section 407.2 — Corridors - Group I-2. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 407.3 Group I-2 Smoke Compartments

Section 407.3 — Group I-2 Smoke Compartments. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 407.4 Smoke compartments in Group I-2

Section 407.4 — Smoke compartments in Group I-2. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 407.5 Group I-2 - Smoke Barriers

Section 407.5 — Group I-2 - Smoke Barriers. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 407.6 Group I-2 - Refuge Area

Section 407.6 — Group I-2 - Refuge Area. This section covers allowable building height, area, and number of stories based on construction type and occupancy. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 407.7 Group I-2 - Independent Egress

Section 407.7 — Group I-2 - Independent Egress. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 408.1 Group I-3 - Institutional

Section 408.1 — Group I-3 - Institutional. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 408.1.1 Group I-3 Detention

Section 408.1.1 — Group I-3 Detention. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 408.2 Group I-3 occupancy conditions

Section 408.2 — Group I-3 occupancy conditions. This section establishes occupancy classification and use requirements that determine applicable building code provisions. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 408.3 Group I-3 - Smoke Compartments

Section 408.3 — Group I-3 - Smoke Compartments. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 408.4 Group I-3 Exit Discharge

Section 408.4 — Group I-3 Exit Discharge. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 408.5 Group I-1 Means of Egress

Section 408.5 — Group I-1 Means of Egress. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 408.6 Group I-3 - Smoke Barriers

Section 408.6 — Group I-3 - Smoke Barriers. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 408.7 Group I-3 Means of Egress

Section 408.7 — Group I-3 Means of Egress. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 408.8 Group I-3 - Special Egress

Section 408.8 — Group I-3 - Special Egress. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 408.9 Group I-3 Locks and Remote Release

Section 408.9 — Group I-3 Locks and Remote Release. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 409.1 Residential Group R

Section 409.1 — Residential Group R. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 409.1.1 Motion Picture Projection Rooms

Section 409.1.1 — Motion Picture Projection Rooms. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 409.1.2 Residential Group R-2

Section 409.1.2 — Residential Group R-2. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 409.1.3 Residential Group R-3

Section 409.1.3 — Residential Group R-3. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 409.1.4 Residential Group R-4

Section 409.1.4 — Residential Group R-4. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 409.2 Motion Picture Projection Rooms General

Section 409.2 — Motion Picture Projection Rooms General. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 409.3 Projection Room Ventilation

Section 409.3 — Projection Room Ventilation. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 410.1 Stages and Platforms

Section 410.1 — Stages and Platforms. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 410.1.1 Stages and Platforms

Section 410.1.1 — Stages and Platforms. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 410.1.2 Storage Group S-2 Low-Hazard

Section 410.1.2 — Storage Group S-2 Low-Hazard. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 410.2 Mall Building - Lease Plan

Section 410.2 — Mall Building - Lease Plan. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 410.3 Stage Construction

Section 410.3 — Stage Construction. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 410.3.1 Proscenium wall

Section 410.3.1 — Proscenium wall. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 410.3.2 Proscenium curtain

Section 410.3.2 — Proscenium curtain. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 410.3.3 Proscenium Curtain

Section 410.3.3 — Proscenium Curtain. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 410.4 Platform Construction

Section 410.4 — Platform Construction. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 410.5 Stage Ventilation

Section 410.5 — Stage Ventilation. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 410.5.1 Stage Proscenium Curtain

Section 410.5.1 — Stage Proscenium Curtain. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 410.6 Stage Dressing and Appurtenant Rooms

Section 410.6 — Stage Dressing and Appurtenant Rooms. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 411.1 Special amusement buildings

Section 411.1 — Special amusement buildings. This section establishes occupancy classification and use requirements that determine applicable building code provisions. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 411.1.1 Special Amusement

Section 411.1.1 — Special Amusement. This section establishes occupancy classification and use requirements that determine applicable building code provisions. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 411.2 Special Amusement - Automatic Sprinklers

Section 411.2 — Special Amusement - Automatic Sprinklers. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 411.3 Special Amusement Buildings Automatic Fire Detection

Section 411.3 — Special Amusement Buildings Automatic Fire Detection. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 411.4 Special Amusement - Emergency Voice

Section 411.4 — Special Amusement - Emergency Voice. This section establishes occupancy classification and use requirements that determine applicable building code provisions. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 412 Aircraft-Related Occupancies

Section 412 — Aircraft-Related Occupancies. This section establishes occupancy classification and use requirements that determine applicable building code provisions. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 412.1 Aircraft-Related Occupancies - Airport Traffic Control Towers

Section 412.1 — Aircraft-Related Occupancies - Airport Traffic Control Towers. This section establishes occupancy classification and use requirements that determine applicable building code provisions. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 412.1.1 Aircraft-Related Occupancies

Section 412.1.1 — Aircraft-Related Occupancies. This section establishes occupancy classification and use requirements that determine applicable building code provisions. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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Code sections are sourced from the International Code Council (ICC) and NFPA. Refer to ICC Digital Codes or NFPA for the authoritative source documents.