A New Warehouse Complex Wants to Add Offices to an Upstairs

question 87

Multiple Choice

A new warehouse complex wants to add offices to an upstairs mezzanine. The head clearance for the mezzanine would be 92 inches. There is only enough room to put in a 24 inch staircase. The building department won't approve the final plans. What is the possible cause?

• A)Mezzanine's can't be added in a warehouse after the fact.
• B)Offices aren't allowed over warehouses.
• C)There is not enough height for the offices.
• D)The staircase isn't wide enough.

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