Opinion: Accessibility to storage rooms

Inquiry: 96-13

Subject: Accessibility to storage rooms

Code:
1994 UBC Section 1103.1.1 exception 1

Submitted By: Yeater, Hennings, Ruff, Shultz, Rokke, Welch Architects

Approved By: Thomas R. Joachim, State Building Official

Issue Date: October 14, 1996

Question: Do storage rooms or spaces constitute "floors or portions of floors not customarily occupied" as described in this exception?

Answer:
No. Storage rooms are not spaces considered "not customarily occupied" and must be accessible as required.

Division comments:

If the storage level is not accessed by permanent stairs or ladder, then accessibility is not regulated by this code.

Approved by Building Codes and Standards Access Committee September 26, 1996.

Inquiry:	96-13
Subject:	Accessibility to storage rooms
Code:	1994 UBC Section 1103.1.1 exception 1
Submitted By:	Yeater, Hennings, Ruff, Shultz, Rokke, Welch Architects
Approved By:	Thomas R. Joachim, State Building Official
Issue Date:	October 14, 1996
Question:	Do storage rooms or spaces constitute "floors or portions of floors not customarily occupied" as described in this exception?
Answer:	No. Storage rooms are not spaces considered "not customarily occupied" and must be accessible as required.
Division comments:	If the storage level is not accessed by permanent stairs or ladder, then accessibility is not regulated by this code. Approved by Building Codes and Standards Access Committee September 26, 1996.