Code Requirements

Zoning

The current property is classified as agriculture intensive as according to Wells County gis.

ADA requirements

In accordance with chapter 11 of the IBC, our structure will have an interior elevator and a ramp to the door(s) or ground-level door(s).

Occupancy classification

This building will have multiple classifications.  The two classifications would be A-5 (assembly for viewing outside activities) and S (storage including vehicle storage and repair).  

Type of construction

Based on the type of building and price, our building will be built out of steel beams and concrete with glass for the curtain walls on the second floor.  We will use concrete and steel because we will be dealing with possibly flammable materials and fairly messy materials, and those would be most fire-retardant and easiest to clean.

Maximum building size: maximum area, maximum height, maximum number of stories

We have no maximum building size due to the fact that we will be using construction type IA.

Occupancy load (guess how many people)

The occupancy load is about 34 people (5000ft²*150).

Parking requirements

We will have approximately 30 parking spaces with 2 of those being reserved as accessible spaces in accordance with IBC chapter 11. Area of parking-8’*20’=160ft^2*28 regular parking spaces=4480 total square feet.

Accessible-21’*20’=420 square feet for accessible

Total area for parking 4900ft²