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@@ -34,17 +34,63 @@ and thus whether are hotels are multifamily dwellings per the NEC definition
is contingent on the AHJ's interpretation
of the requirement for permanent provisions for cooking.
> [!cite] [[nfpa-70_100_definitions#Dwelling Unit.| NEC Article 100]], emphasis added
> [!cite] [[nfpa-70_100_definitions#Dwelling Unit.| NEC Article 100]] (emphasis added)
> ### Dwelling Unit.
>
> A single unit, providing complete and independent living facilities for one or more persons,
> including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, _cooking_, and sanitation.
This definition exactly mirrors the IBC, which also
> [!cite] IBC Chapter 2: Definitions
> ## Sleeping Unit.
>
> A single unit that provides rooms or spaces for one or more persons,
> includes permanent provisions for sleeping
> and can include provisions for living, eating
> and either sanitation or kitchen facilities but not both.
> Such rooms and spaces that are also part of a dwelling unit are not sleeping units.
Anecdotal evidence from [reliable forums](https://forums.mikeholt.com/)
suggests that a cord-and-plug connected microwave
is generally not interpreted to meet the requirement,
however I'm not separating these, at least for now.
> [!cite] IBC Chapter 2: Definitions (emphasis added)
> Another example would be a studio apartment with a kitchenette
> (i.e., countertop microwave, sink, refrigerator).
> Since the cooking arrangements
> are not the traditional permanent appliances (i.e., a range),
> this configuration would be considered a sleeping unit,
> and not a dwelling unit.
> As defined in the code,
> a “Dwelling unit” must contain permanent facilities
> for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
>
> The new style of dormitory in colleges
> consists of two, three or four bedrooms
> with one or two single occupant bathrooms
> and a shared living space.
> These facilities are considered a sleeping unit.
> Only where there are full cooking and eating facilities
> (i.e., a kitchen with a range) within the unit,
> is the unit considered a dwelling unit.
> The two-, three- or four-bedroom units operate similar to an apartment.
> Considering this group of rooms a sleeping unit
> clarifies that the provisions in Chapter 7 to separate dwelling or sleeping units
> allows for this group of rooms to be separated from adjacent groups and the corridors,
> but does not require the bedrooms
> to be separated from the associated living room or bathrooms.
> This also clarified that only the main corridors have fire alarms,
> and smoke detectors can be within the unit.
> With the previous definition,
> it was not clear if the living and sanitation
> were considered part of the unit or an extension of the main corridor.
> Due to how universities administer dormitory assignments,
> the accessibility provisions in Section 1107
> specify that bedrooms within sleeping units are counted separately
> for purposed the number of Accessible bedrooms required.
## Hotels
### Hotel Units