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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
Inspections Division
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
(434) 296 - 5832
Fax (434) 972 - 4126
April 26, 2012
Ashley Cooper
Cooper Planning
3047 th Street, SW
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Re: Change of Use of Building at 1293 Hammocks Gap Road
Parcel ID 06300 -00 -00 -02900
Dear Ms. Cooper:
On April 25, 2012, an evaluation of the referenced structure was performed to determine its
suitability for use as an event venue. Currently the building is classified as Group R -5
(residential), and the proposed use is classified as Group A -3 (assembly). The Construction
Type is V -B.
It is understood that the primary intent is for the events to be outside, with the building used as a
reception/pass - through route. There may be inside dinners. It is further understood that the total
occupant load of the building will not exceed 50 persons.
This evaluation was performed in accordance with Chapter 34 of the 2009 International Building
Code. A Chapter 34 evaluation scores a building's safety attributes in three categories: Fire
Safety, Means of Egress and General Safety. A score of less than zero, in any category, indicates
that the building, as is, is unacceptable for the proposed use.
The results of the evaluation are:
Fire Safety 7
Means of Egress 26
General Safety 26
The building, as is, is approved for assembly -type use.for no more.than 50 persons.
It was observed that there are numerous inward- swinging egress doors from the building. Since
EXIT signs are not required, it is important that during events all egress doors, from
rooms /spaces being occupied by the public, be unlocked in order to provide ready egress
capability for the occupants.
The information herein is intended to reflect the concerns of the Virginia Uniform Statewide
Building Code. Please continue contact the Zoning Administrator to verify compliance with the
Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance.
Sincerely,
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Building Official
Director of Inspections
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cc: Keith Huckstep
Francis MacCall
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