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    Kia Center (formerly Amway Center)

    Orlando, FL

    Kia Center is an arena in Orlando, FL. It is part of the Mills & Nebraska project portfolio.

    Kia Center arena in downtown Orlando, Florida at dusk, with its illuminated Kia Center sign and glass facade

    About the project

    Kia Center is the City of Orlando's downtown arena at 400 West Church Street, home to the Orlando Magic and Orlando Solar Bears. Formerly known as Amway Center, it was renamed Kia Center in December 2023. Mills & Nebraska's project list includes Kia Center under its former name.

    Verified project details

    • Kia Center is located at 400 West Church Street in downtown Orlando and is owned by the City of Orlando and operated by Orlando Venues. [1]
    • The venue was named Amway Center in 2009 and renamed Kia Center on December 20, 2023; it is home to the Orlando Magic and Orlando Solar Bears. [1]
    • The arena seats 18,846 for NBA basketball. [1]

    What openings in arenas typically require

    General requirements for this building type under the codes and standards that commonly apply. They are not a list of the products supplied on this project; each opening follows the project's drawings, hardware schedule and code review.

    • Panic or fire exit hardware on egress doors serving rooms or areas with 50 or more occupants, as assembly occupancies require under Florida Building Code Section 1010.2.9.
    • High-traffic entrance doors built for heavy cycling, with fire-rated assemblies at stairs, mechanical rooms and service corridors installed per NFPA 80.
    • Electronic access control separating public areas from back-of-house, locker room, broadcast and premium club areas.
    • Hardware meeting the 2010 ADA Standards along accessible routes to seating, suites and concessions.

    Sources

    Public sources for the project details above.

    1. 1.en.wikipedia.org: Kia Center (opens in a new tab)

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