between
the unit and framing has been a few inches an no sprinklers were required.
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Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: NFPA 13 Closet Definition
Call it a closet or a
Call it a closet or a mechanical space but if your mandate is to provide
sprinklers throughout, then that space isn't exempt from being sprinklered.
Maybe consider a sidewall from an adjacent accessible space or extend the
height of the access panel?
If NFPA 13 doesn't' list apartment closets
If it is a cavity in the wall and the only access is through a removable panel,
we call it a concealed space.
As for LSC and closets. IF both the LSC and IBC are applicable, what happens
when you have two codes with differing requirements. You take the most
conservative of the two. So if BOT
If it is just a compartment to house the HVAC unit with an access panel is
it a closet?
Ron Greenman
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The annex never over-rides the main body. Without looking, I believe that
annex D references the Life Safety Code. If that is a governing code of
your project, then you could argue to take exceptions in the LSC. However,
if you are just in I-Code land, then you will follow 13. That is my
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