A commercial building is being designed with an elevator. According to the 2021 International Building Code, what is the minimum required elevator car size for this building, considering the number of occupants?
- A6 feet x 6 feet
- B7 feet x 7 feet
- 8 feet x 8 feet
- D9 feet x 9 feet
Exam tip
Familiarize yourself with the specific accessibility requirements for different types of buildings and their respective code sections.
Why C is correct
The 2021 IBC requires a minimum elevator car size of 8 feet x 8 feet for buildings with a certain number of occupants. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not meet the code requirements.