HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic GaragesDear Mr. German,
On Friday we discussed the implications of having Public Garages at the
Puerto Del Rio Condominium and you had requested a clarification as to
the associated Florida Building Code requirements.
Please find attached copies from the 2014 Building Code with the text
highlighted in yellow.
Section 406 of the Code addresses garages and 406.3 delineates Private
Garages. You can see that Private Garages are limited to 1,000 square
feet, and with exceptions can be increased to a maximum of 3,000 square
feet.
Private Garages are classified as Group U occupancy, copy attached at
the end.
Both garages at 8934 Puerto Del Rio Drive are each above the 3,000
square foot maximum for Private Garages.
Section 406.4 addresses Public Garages and shows that anything other
than a up to 3,000 square foot garage, is a Public Garage.
The garages at 8934 Puerto Del Rio Drive are therefore Public Garages
and all the rules associated with that designation apply. The fact that
these garages are associated with a residential condominium does not
matter, just like the pools at the condominium are subject to the rules
of Public Pools because it is a requirement imposed by law.
These garages would be treated like the Port Canaveral or Orlando
Airport or Mall parking garages. That is, Egress requirements,
Accessibility and Americans with Disability rules apply as well.
Section 406.4.1 requires a clear height of 84" including pedestrian
traffic at Public Garages, the same applies to Private Garages as well.
Please let me know if you need any additional information.
Thanks,
Alex Bobinski
#8402
Puerto Del Rio
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