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as B (Business) occupancy. As long as the motor vehicle repair garage has hazardous materials within the allowable quantities, it is classified as an S- 1(Storage) occupancy otherwise the repair garage moves into an H (Hazardous) occupancy and more restrictive codes apply. Dwelling portions of buildings shall be classified as R (Residential) occupancy's. While it is more common than not to have mixed occupancies in the same building, provisions must be made to separate and protect the occupants and property. Dwelling units must be provided with complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent facilities for living, cooking, sleeping, eating, and sanitation. The space provided for the occupant has none of the facilities required by code. Little Canada Zoning Code 914 the Little Canada Zoning Map identifies this address as I -1, Light Industrial District, which does not allow as a permitted use, dwelling units or any residential use. Corrective Action: Complete a permit application form, available from the City of Little Canada, for the change in use /repair and remove the sleeping area and its contents and return the area back to its original use. The application and plans will be reviewed by the code official for code compliance and approved only if all code provisions are met. Occupancy Separation - IBC Section 302.3.3 requires that each portion of the building be classified as to its use and shall be completely separated from adjacent areas by fire barrier walls having a specific rating. Table 302.3.3 requires a 3 hour separation between the business office portion, (B occupancy) and the repair garage (S -1 occupancy). The separation is allowed to be reduced by one hour if the building is provided with an automatic fire- extinguishing system throughout per IBC Section 302.3.3, Exception 1. The office /garage separation wall has unsealed penetrations and a door with no label indicating what the rating is and is not self - closing and tight fitting with the proper gasket materials. Corrective Action: Submit documentation along with a permit application for review to the City of Little Canada which indicates the type, rating and closure apparatus for the door separating the office from repair garage which is 2 -hour or 3 -hour depending on if the building is provided with sprinklers. Also seal all penetrations in the wall separating the two occupancies. Roof Coverings- IBC Section 1503 Roof coverings are required to be designed installed and maintained in accordance with the code and the installation instructions approved by the manufacture and must protect the building and structure from the weather. Every building shall be weather protected to provide shelter for the occupants against the elements and protection for the building. In my review of the stricture it is evident that leaking has occurred over a period of time due to the staining on the sheetrock ceiling and holes that have developed in it. Staining and damage has also taken place around penetrations such as furnace vents. While it is not possible to determine how long the leaks have been present, it is my opinion the leaks have caused damage to the building and must be evaluated by a - 2 1 -