ICC-ES AC551
Full Name
ICC-ES AC551 – Acceptance Criteria for Sleeping Booths (Non-dwelling Unit)
Scope
ICC-ES AC551 establishes the requirements for evaluating sleeping booths that are not considered dwelling units. These booths are typically used in shared living spaces, hostels, or other temporary accommodations where individual privacy and sleeping arrangements are provided within a larger structure.
The scope of AC551 covers various aspects of sleeping booths, including:
- Structural integrity: evaluation of the booth’s structural design and analysis to ensure it can withstand loads, including wind, snow, seismic forces, and internal loads like occupancy and equipment.
- Fire resistance: assessment of the booth’s fire-resistant properties, including materials and construction, to ensure compliance with building code requirements.
- Means of egress: evaluation of the booth’s design to ensure safe and accessible exits in case of emergencies.
- Ventilation: assessment of the ventilation system to ensure adequate airflow and air quality within the booth.
- Electrical systems: evaluation of the electrical systems, if applicable, to ensure safety and code compliance.
- Acoustics: assessment of the booth’s sound insulation properties to ensure adequate privacy and noise reduction.
- Interior finishes: assessment of the interior finishes, including materials and flammability ratings, to ensure compliance with building code requirements.
The evaluation process typically involves a comprehensive review of the engineering calculations, drawings, and supporting documentation submitted by the manufacturer. It may also include physical testing of prototypes to validate the design assumptions and verify performance.
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Keywords
sleeping booth; non-dwelling unit; structural integrity; fire resistance; means of egress; ventilation; electrical systems; acoustics; sound insulation; interior finishes