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<p class="MsoPlainText">I read the same my interpretation is we do not have to fix the seats to the floor since we are a flexible space, tiered, and under 200 seats but I couldn't find anything specific to bonding the seats together when all this applies.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">3. Says non-tiered - tied together<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">4. Says tiered - doesn't have to fix to the floor<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Nancy Christian<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Technical Director<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Victor Valley College<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(760) 245-4271 ext. 2513<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">>>>So the 2015 IBC - which I believe CA adopts with amendments - says:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">1029.14 Seat stability. In a building, room or space used for assembly purposes, the seats shall be securely fastened to the floor.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Exceptions:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">3. In a building, room or space used for assembly purposes or portions thereof without ramped or tiered floors for seating and with greater than 200 seats, the seats shall be fastened together in groups of not less than three or the
seats shall be securely fastened to the floor.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">200 seats shall not be required to be fastened to the floor. Plans showing seating, tiers and aisles shall be submitted for approval.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">Bill Conner Fellow of the ASTC<o:p></o:p></p>
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<strong>Nancy Christian, </strong><br>
<em>TD, Performing Arts Center | Performing Arts Center</em><br>
Victor Valley College<br>
18422 Bear Valley Road<br>
Victorville, CA 92395<br>
<strong><em>Office</strong></em>: 10<br>
<strong><em>Email</strong></em>: Nancy.Christian@vvc.edu<br>
<strong><em>Phone</strong></em>: (760) 245-4271 ext 2513<br>
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