1617.1 Scope.
BC § 1617.1
A Key Element Analysis shall be performed for the following buildings: 1. Buildings included in Risk Category IV as defined in this chapter.
2.Buildings with the aspect ratios of seven or greater.
3.Buildings greater than 600 feet (182.9 m) in height or more than 1,000,000 square feet (92 903 m 2 ) in gross floor area.
4.Buildings taller than seven stories where any element, except for walls greater than 10 feet (3.1 m) in length, supports in aggregate more than 15 percent of the building area.
5.Buildings designed for areas with 3,000 or more occupants in one area in close proximity, including fixed seating and grandstand areas.
6.When specifically ordered by the commissioner.
