Additions [§202.2]

Additions [§202.2]

Projects that increase, expand, or extend a facility’s gross floor area or height of a facility are considered additions (as defined in §106.5) and must comply with the requirements of the standards applicable to new construction. Existing elements and spaces affected by an addition are treated as alterations and qualify for certain allowances or exceptions that are not permitted in new construction.

Application of the Standards in Additions

Existing facility and addition. Figure notes: Existing portions of a facility affected by an addition are treated as alterations. Newly built portions added to an existing facility are treated as new construction. Additions that affect the usability of, or access to, an area containing a primary function must comply with requirements for an accessible path of travel. Unaltered elements and spaces are generally not required to comply (except as needed to provide an accessible path of travel to primary function areas affected by the addition).

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