Utility/ Miscellaneous group U

Classification: Utility-U

• Accessory and miscellaneous structures not classified in other occupancies.

Example and Explanation: This is a barn it is classified as an accessory and miscellaneous structure.

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Storage Group S

Classification: Storage group S-1

• Moderate low hazard: Examples include but not limited to bags, books, linoleum, and lumber.

Example and Explanation: This is a aircraft repair hanger. It is used for the storage of planes while they get repaired.

Photo retrieved 4/29/13 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Aviation_Repair_Technologies_aircraft_repair_hangar.jpg

Classification: Storage group S-2

• Low hazard storage:  Examples include but not limited to asbestos, bagged cement, electric motors, glass, and metal parts.

 Example and Explanation: This is a parking garage its is used for the storage of vehicles.

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Residential Group R

Classification: Residential group R-1

• Occupants are primarily transient in nature ( not ore than 30 days).

Example and Explanation: This is a motel it is used for short term living. The people who stay there do so for less than 30 days.

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Classification: Residential group R-2

• More than 2 dwelling units per building where occupants are primarily permanent.

Example and Explanation: This is an apartment complex that has numerous units within it ( more than 2). The occupants that live there are permanent.


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Classification: Residential group R-3

• Residential occupancies where the occupants are primarily permanent in nature and not classified as Group R-1, R-2, R-4, or I

 Example and Explanation: These are houses thay have no more than 2 dwelling units per building. The families that live in them are permanent.

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Mercantile Group M

Classificatio: Mercantile group M

• Display and sale of merchandise involving stocks of goods accessible to the public.

Example and Explanation: This is a target inside there are a numerous amounts of goods ready for the public to purchase.

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Institutional Group

Classification: Institutional group I-1

• 16 or more people who are living together.

Example and Explanation: This is a college sorority house. There are multiple people who live under one roof. They are all capable of self rescue. 

 Photo retrieved 4/29/13 from http://sororitysugar.tumblr.com/post/37509998907/sorority-house-tour-smu



Classification: Institutional group I-2

•  Medical, surgical, psychiatric, nursing, custodial care facilities for over 5 persons who are not capable of self preservation.

Example and Explanation: This is a hospital it is used for the care of men, women, and children who are ill; it's occupant load exceeds more than 50 people at a time.

 

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Classification: Institutional group I-3

•  Prisons and detention facilities for more than five people under restraint.

Example and Explanation: This is a  prison it holds mores than 200 hundred inmates on a daily basis.

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Classification: Institutional group I-4

• Day care facilities (for over 5 persons)

Example and Explanation: This is a day care facility for children under the age of  two and a half years old.

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High Hazard Group- H

Classification: High hazard group H-1 (307.3)

• Detonation hazard

Example and Explanation: This a place where they manufacture direworks. This id very dangerous because of all the gunpoweder that is being used. The women in the picture is essentialy by explosives.

Photo retrieved 4/29/13 from http://art4shere.blogspot.com/2013/03/how-fireworks-are-made.html

 

 

 

Classification: High hazard group H-2 (307.4)

• Deflagration, accelerated burning hazard

Example and Explanation: This is a gas station where flamible liquid is stored underground.

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Factory Group -F

Classification: Factory group F-1 (306.2)

• Moderate hazards

Example and Explanation: This is an aircraft. It is ready for departure.

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http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BIAL_Go_Air_aircraft.jpg

Classification: Factory group F-2 ( 306.3)

• Low hazards

Example and Explanation: This is the Smuttynose Brewing co. After the alcohol is produced it is stored into glass botttles.

Photo retrieved 4/29/13 from http://www.theworld.org/2012/06/europe-american-beers/

Educational Group E ( 305.1)

Classification: Educational group E

• Uses intended by 6 or more persons at any one time for educational purposes through the 12 th grade.

Example and Explanation: This is a High School in Villa Park, California. Its holds well over two thousand students Monday through Friday. The students here range from 9th to 10th grade.

Photo retrieved 4/29/13 from http://www.classreport.org/usa/ca/villa_park/vphs/

Business Group B ( 304.1)

Classification: Business group B

• Assmebly occupancies less than 50 persons  and/ or uses intended for office, professional or service type transactions, including storage of records and accounts.

Example and Explanation: This is a barber shop it is used for providing a servive to people. It is small and holds less than 50 people.

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Assembly group

Classification: Group A division 1 (A-1)

• Usually with fixed seating intended for production and viewing of the performing arts or motion pictures.

Example and Explanation: This a movie theatre. It is used for the viewing of motion pictures; it fits more than 50 people at a time.

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Classification: Group A division 2 (A-2)

• Uses intended for food and or drink consumption.

Example and Explanation: This is the restaurant Olive Garden. It serves food and beverages to
its costumers.

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Classification: Group A division 3 (A-3)

• Uses intended for worship, recreation or amusement,and other assembly uses not otherwise classified.

Example and Explanation: This is a church. it holds more that 50 people at a time. It is a place where men, women, and children go for  worship.

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Classification: Group A division 4 (A-4)

• Uses intended for viewing of indoor sporting events and activities with spectator seating.

Example and Explanation: This is the Honda Center; where the Anaheim ducks play. It is an indoor stadium with spectator seating.

Photo retrieved 4/29/13 from  http://hockey.ballparks.com/NHL/AnaheimMightyDucks/

 

Classification: Group A division5 ( A-5)

• Uses intended for participation in or viewing outdoor activities.

Example and Explanation: This is Angel Stadium in Anaheim. It's an open stadium for the purpose of viewing outdoor sporting events such as baseball. This stadium also has outdoor seating.  

 

 Photo retrieved 4/29/13 from  

http://www.baseballpilgrimages.com/american/anaheim.html