N.M. Admin. Code § 14.7.2.13 - CHAPTER 5 - GENERAL BUILDING HEIGHTS AND AREAS
See this chapter of the IBC except as provided below. Section 504 - Building Height and Number of Stories. See this section of the IBC except as provided below.
A.
Section 504.1 - General. See
this section of the IBC except as provided below. Add the following section:
504.1.3 - Stair enclosure pressurization increase. For Group R-1
and R-2 located in buildings of type VA construction equipped throughout with
an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with section 903.3.1.1,
the maximum number of stories permitted in section 504.4 may be increased by
one provided the interior exits stairways and ramps are pressurized in
accordance with section 903.6.3 and 909.20. Legally required standby power
shall be provided in accordance with section 909.11 and 2702.2.17 for buildings
constructed in compliance with this section and shall be connected to stairway
shaft pressurization equipment, elevators and lifts used for accessible means
of egress (if provided), elevator hoistway pressurization equipment (if
provided) and other life safety equipment as determined by the authority having
jurisdiction. For the purposes of this section, legally required standby power
shall comply with 2020 NEC section 701.12, options A, B, C, D, F, or
G.
B.
Section 504.4 - Number
of stories. Delete this section and substitute with the following: The
maximum numbers of stories of a building shall not exceed the limits specified
in Table 504.4.
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