Webster's New World Dictionary defines condominium as "one of the units in a multi-unit dwelling, each separately owned; also, the dwelling as a whole." Let's go to the 2009 International Building Code (IBC) for greater definition and direction. Building classification R-2 says: Residential permanent - apartments, dorms, live / work units, vacation time-share properties.
IBC section 1107.6.2 Group R-2 say: Accessible units, Type A units and Type B units shall be provided in Group R-2 occupancies in accordance with Section 1107.6.2.1 and 1107.6.2.2. We are getting closer.
IBC Section 1107.6.2.2 Group R-2 other than apartment houses, monasteries and convents says: In Group R-2 occupancies, other than apartment houses, monasteries and convents, accessible units and Type B units shall be provided in accordance with Sections 1107.6.2.2.1 and 1107.6.2.2.2. We are almost there.
IBC Section 1107.6.2.2.2 Type B units says: Where there are four or more dwelling units or sleeping units intended to be occupied as a residence in a single structure, every dwelling unit and every sleeping unit intended to be occupied as a residence shall be Type B unit.
That is the condominiums and where the jurisdiction is found for the private area (living area) of the condominium. A condominium will have two kinds of spaces, private spaces as we have just discussed and common spaces which will be discussed in a later posting.
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