IBC Definition Updates from Denlar Hoods
Occupancy Classifications: I-1, I-2, R-2
Defined in International Building Code (IBC) Chapter 3, these occupancy types are where UL300A systems are most applicable:
| Occupancy | IBC Definition | UL300A Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| I-1 | Residential care facilities (e.g., assisted living, rehab centers) | Cooking occurs in semi-supervised environments. UL300A standard hoods like the D1000 from Denlar Fire Suppression Range Hoods meet IMC/IFC suppression requirements. |
| I-2 | Medical care facilities (e.g., hospitals, nursing homes) | Staff kitchens and patient areas often use residential appliances. UL300A standard systems like the Denlar D1000 provide compliant suppression. |
| R-2 | Multi-unit residential (e.g., dormitories, apartments, fraternities) | Shared kitchens with residential appliances. UL300A standard hoods satisfy IMC Section 507.2.3 and IFC Section 904.12. Find out more about a D1000 hood from Denlar. |
2024 IBC Definition Updates
Places required by code to have a UL300A standard product, such as a Denlar D1000, for compliance by occupancy.
I-1 which consists of:
- occupants are in custodial care and need no or limited assistance evacuating including:
- Alcohol and drug centers
- assisted living facilities
- Congregate Care Facilities
- group homes
- halfway houses
- residential board and care facilities
- social rehabilitation facilities
I-2. which consists of:
- these include facilities that provide medical and nursing care that may or may not be able to provide emergency care, perform surgery, etc., The include:
- foster care facilities
- detoxification facilities
- hospitals
- nursing homes
- psychiatric hospitals
R-2, which consists of:
- which contain sleeping units or more than two dwelling units where the occupants are primarily permanent including:
- apartment houses
- congregate living facilities (non-transient) with more than 16 occupants
- boarding houses (non-transient)
- convents
- dormitories
- fraternities and sororities
- monasteries
- hotels (non-transient)
- live/work units
- motels (non-transient)
- vacation time share properties.