Q5.20: In Section 5.6.c for the rentable floor area, it states that a clear opening with dimensions 1" wide by 2.25" tall is required originating from the interior of the building. Does this access point refer to an opening through the floor plan, such as if there was a stairwell or elevator core? If so, does that mean an opening through the floor plan would be 1" by 1"? Or, do these dimensions just refer to occupants being physically able to walk around the floor with the height clearance of 2.25"?

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A: The 1” x 2.25” access point refers to a clear opening of this dimension on the vertical plane for each floor instead of an opening on the floor plan. It is intended to represent the clearance that occupants need to be able to physically walk around the floor and access other spaces.  An opening through the floor plan is not required, but there are span requirements between beams specified in Section 5.6.c.