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Written Evaluation of Occupancy Code Compliance for an Existing Dormitory
Project: 1 Veteran's Way Occupancy Code Evaluation
Project Owner: Yeshiva Pardas Yosef
Project Location: 1 Veteran's Way, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Documents Preparation: Record Documents prepared by Victor Carl Cinquino Architect,
Dated 18 January 2002, Revised 2-12-02
Evaluation Date: March 24, 2020; Revised 12/7/2021; Revised 1/11/2022
Final Revision 1/14/2022
Evaluation Code: 2020 International Building Code as adopted by New York State and
10 NYCRR Subpart 7-2
Documents Referenced
For Code Evaluation: Record Documents prepared by Victor Carl Cinquino Architect,
Dated 18 January 2002, Revised 2-12-02
Drawing A1.01 First Floor Plan—Dormitory Wing/Dormitory Room
Drawing A1.02 Second Floor Plan—Dormitory Wing
Drawing A1.03 Third Floor Plan—Dormitory Wing
Drawing A2.01 First Floor plan—Sanctuary Wing
Drawing A2.02 Second Floor—Sanctuary Wing
Drawing A4.01—Elevations
Drawing A4.02 Elevations
Drawing A5.01 Building Sections
Drawings A 6.01 Wall Sections
Drawing A7.07 Schedules
Evaluation Goals
1. Visual evaluation of the existing building to determine general alignment with the Record Documents
provided.
2. Visual confirmation of the existing construction type,fire and smoke protection features, and fire
protection systems.
3. General code review for height and area compliance for the construction type noted.
4. Determine the gross floor area of each existing dormitory room and the associated bathing,
mechanical, lounge space, and restroom areas within the dormitory wing.
5. Determine the allowable occupant load for each space as a function of maximum floor area per
occupant relative to the areas of the individual spaces noted and the desired or alternate use.
6. Review Chapter 10 Means of Egress requirements relative to the maximum allowable occupant load
as determined by the 2015 IBC.
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General Building Evaluation
Tax Map: 166.-1-21
Zoning: UR-1 Urban Residential w/Special Use permit
Occupancy: A-3 w/R-2 Dormitory
Construction Type: II-A
Sprinkled: Yes (as confirmed by owner)
Fire Alarm: Yes (as confirmed by owner)
Monitored: Yes (as confirmed by owner)
Required Separation: A-3/R-2= 1hr(Sprinkled)
Existing Separation: A-3/R-2= 1hr
Height and Area (Type II-A):
Allowable Height (A-3): 85.00' (Sprinkled)
Actual Height: <85.00'
Allowable Height (R-2): 60.00' (Sprinkled 13R)
Actual Height: <60.00'
Allowable Stories(A-3): 4 Stories above grade(Sprinkled)
Actual Stories: 3 Stories above grade
Allowable Stories(R-2): 4 Stories above grade(Sprinkled 13R or non-sprinkled)
Actual Stories: 3 Stories above grade sprinkled
Allowable Area (A-3): 46,500 sf(Sprinkled)
Actual Area: 1,783 sf
Allowable Area (R-2): 24,000 sf(Sprinkled 13R or non-sprinkled)
Actual Area: 9,308 sf(15T floor dormitory), 9,304 sf ea. (2"d and 3�d floor
dormitory)
General Building Evaluation conclusion:The existing building, upon a visual inspection and review of the
Record Drawings, and record building inspector code analysis notes appears to meet or exceed allowable
height and area requirements of the 2020 IBC.
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OccupantLoads
Maximum Floor Area Allowances Per Occupant:
Dormitories: 50 gross
Locker Rooms: 50 gross
Mechanical Room: 300 gross
Note:
• Student lounge occupancy was determined using an occupant load of 50 gross per occupant
• Alternate classroom use for dormitory rooms was determined with a net floor area and a classroom
occupant load of 20 net per occupant, see note '3' below
• Restroom occupancy was determined based on the number of fixtures
Allowable Occupant Loads Per Area:
Room Name Room Area (sf) Occupant Load Factor Maximum Occupancy
Ritual Bath 963 gross 50 gross 24
Restroom N/A By Fixture Count 19
Mechanical Room 620 gross 300 gross 2
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ADA Dormitory Rooms 317 gross 50 gross 6 (see note'2' below)
Dormitory Rooms 317—324 gross 50 gross 6 (see note'1' below)
Dormitory Rooms D221 341 gross 50 gross 6 (see note`1' below)
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Occupant Load Notes:
1. The maximum allowable occupancy for dormitory rooms is (6) six; however,the size and
configuration of the room allows for a maximum of(5)five twin beds if considering adequate and
safe circulation for the occupants. Room arrangements are open to alternate configurations with a
maximum of(5)five twin bed footprints and six occupants (see attached room layout diagram).
Examples:(5J five twin size beds=(5) occupants; (3J three twin size bunk beds=(6J occupants;(2J
two twin size bunk beds and two twin size beds=(6J occupants.
2. The maximum allowable occupancy for ADA dormitory rooms is (6)six; however,the size and
configuration of the room allows for a maximum of(3)three twin beds if considering adequate and
safe circulation for the occupants. These could be arranged as (3)twin size bunk beds. If occupants
are confined to wheelchairs,a (3)three twin bed arrangement is acceptable.
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Egress Requirements
R-2 Total Occupancy
First Floor: 80 occupants(max. occupancy)
Ritual Bath 24 occupants (auxiliary)
Toilet/Urinal 19 occupants (auxiliary)
Mechanical Room 2 occupants (auxiliary)
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Dormitory rooms 80 occupants (16 rooms with up to 6 per room)
Second Floor 85 occupants (max. occupancy)
D201—D221 80 occupants (20 rooms with up to 6 per room)
Third Floor 85 occupants (max. occupancy)
D301—D321 80 occupants (20 rooms with up to 6 per room)
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Means of Egress Sizing
Stai rways
Means of egress capacity factor of 0.3 inches per occupant
Level Occupant Load (OL) Required Capacity Existing Capacity
(inches)(0.3 x OL) provided
First Floor 80 maximum Not Required (no stair Not provided—direct
egress) egress to exterior
Second Floor 85 maximum 26 inches 40 inches at D229
52 inches at D224
Third Floor 85 maximum 26 inches 40 inches at D330
52 inches at D323
Other Egress Components
Means of egress capacity factor of 0.2 inches per occupant
Level Occupant Load (OL) Required Capacity Existing Capacity
(inches)(0.2 x OL) provided
First Floor 80 maximum 16 inches (36") 60" corridors/min. 36"
Second Floor 85 maximum 17 inches (36") doors
Third Floor 85 maximum 17 inches (36")
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Number of Exits and Exit Access Doorways
Egress based on occupant load and common path of egress travel distance
Two exits or exit access doorways from any space shall be provided where the design occupant load or the
common path of egress travel distance exceeds the values listed in Table 1006.2.1.
Egress based on occupantload
Each story and occupied roof shall have the minimum number of independent exits, as specified in Table
1006.3.1. A single exit or access to a single exit shall be permitted in accordance with Section 1006.3.2. the
required number of exits or exit access stairways or ramps proving access to exits,from any story or occupied
roof shall be maintained until arrival at the exit discharge or a public way.
• Number of exits required (2)Two per floor
• Number of existing exits provided (2)Two per floor
Accessible Means of Egress
The existing facility maintains an accessible means of egress from the first floor that is continuous to a public
way and that consists of the following in accordance with Section 1009.2:
1. Accessible routes complying with 1104.
2. Interior exit stairways complying with Sections 1009.3 and 1023.
3. Exit access stairways complying with 1009.3.
4. Horizontal exits complying with Section 1026.
5. Areas of refuge complying with Section 1009.6.1-1009.6.4.
Exit Access Travel Distance
Limitations: exit access travel distance shall not exceed the values given in Table 1017.2.
Table 1017.2
Exit Access Travel Distance
Occupancy w/o Sprinkler System w/Sprinkler System
(feet) (feet)
A, E, F-1, M, R, S-1 200 250
Maximum exit access travel distance allowed for R-2 occupancy: 250 feet
Maximum existing exit access travel distance: 163 feet
Travel distance measured from the D101 Ritual Bath Door 105 to D152 Stair poor 117.
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Evaluation Conclusion
In reviewing the Record Documents provided for the existing dormitory wing of 1 Veterans Way, it is my
interpretation that:
• The allowable occupant load for each dormitory room shall be a maximum of(6)occupants per
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Exceptions to the maximum of(6)occupants based on room area and intended use (i.e.wheelchair bound
occupants)for dormitory rooms D222 and D223 and the three first floor accessible units have been noted in
the "Occupant Loads" portion of the evaluation report. Diagrams for both the typical dormitory room and
the ADA dormitory room have been provided.
It should be noted that this evaluation was for the intended purpose of determining the allowable occupancy
of each dormitory room and confirming that the existing means of egress system; exit, exit access, and exit
discharge are adequate to necessitate the proposed maximum occupancy.
As no work is being performed, no alterations are being made, and no changes are being proposed to the
existing means of egress,the functionality, placement, and condition of: exit signs, handrails,guards,
emergency egress lighting placement and illumination levels, panic and door hardware,elevator power
supply and signaling devices,two-way communication systems, and any similarly required means of egress
systems were not included as part of this review. It is assumed that these systems have been maintained by
the owner and have been periodically inspected by the fire marshal.
Please accept this evaluation as a means of updating the stated conditions noted on the Certificate of
Occupancy dated 6/18/19 from "maximum 75 persons per floor" and "maximum 4 beds per room"to:
• Dormitory Occupancy First Floor:
o Maximum eighty(80) persons and a maximum of ' six(6) beds
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per ADA room occupied by a wheelchair.
• Dormitory Occupancy Second and Third Floors:
o Maximum eighty-five (85) persons per floor and a maximum of E:.,��c� �:�^'�"��'� ^ ,�*^
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Please contact me directly with any questions or comments.
Kind regards,
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Timothy A. Wade,Architect
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