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Lesson 01

Use, Occupancy, and Construction

Classification Categories
These structure classifications are as follows:

1. Assembly: Groups A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, and A-5

2. Business: Group B
3. Educational: Group E
4. Factory and Industrial: Groups F-1 and F-2
5. High Hazard: Groups H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4, and H-5
6. Institutional: Groups I-1, I-2 and I-3

7. Mercantile: Group M
8. Residential: Groups R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4
9. Storage: Groups S-1 and S-2
10. Utility and Miscellaneous: Group U

(2014 Florida Building Code, Section 302)

Classification Group A—Assembly
Group A occupancy includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a
portion thereof, for gatherings of people for civic, social, religious, or recreation

functions, places to engage in food or drink consumption or as transportation-
waiting areas.

Group A structures or portions of structures that are used for:

A-1: Viewing
Motion picture theaters
Symphony and concert halls

Television and radio studios admitting an audience
Theaters

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