Except as provided in Article 9.10.2.2., every building or part thereof shall be classified according to its major occupancy as belonging to one of the groups or divisions described in Table 9.10.2.1.
Table 9.10.2.1.
Occupancy Classifications
Forming Part of Sentence 9.10.2.1.(1)
Notes to Table 9.10.2.1.: (1) See Note A-3.1.2.1.(1).
9.10.2.2.
Custodial and Convalescent Homes
Children's custodial homes and convalescent homes for ambulatory occupants living as a single housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit with sleeping accommodation for not more than 10 persons are permitted to be classified as residential occupancies (Group C).
9.10.2.3.
Major Occupancies above Other Major Occupancies
Except as permitted in Article 9.10.2.4., in any building containing more than one major occupancy in which one major occupancy is located entirely above another, the requirements of Article 9.10.8.1. for each portion of the building containing a major occupancy shall be applied to that portion as if the entire building was of that major occupancy.
9.10.2.4.
Buildings Containing More Than One Major Occupancy
In a building containing more than one major occupancy, where the aggregate area of all major occupancies in a particular group or division does not exceed 10% of the floor area on the storey on which they are located, they need not be considered as major occupancies for the purposes of Articles 9.10.8.1. and 9.10.2.3. provided they are not classified as Group F, Division 2 occupancies.
