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Challenge: Mixed-use occupancy separation between sections A-3 and R-1 in compliance with the 2015 Virginia Building Code.

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Solution: A 2-hour fire barrier with a side-coiling fire door to separate these areas from foundation to roof underside.

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Design Flexibility: The side-coiling door met fire code requirements without compromising the open design.

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Egress: No egress through the assembly was needed, as travel distances to exits in each space were within code limits.