Don't quote me...Look at your building code...but if you use IBC the standpipe is required if the top floor is more than 30 ft. above grade
Bottom line- Get the building code. Generally speaking it is the building code that adopts NFPA 14 by reference. Therefore, any provision contained in the building code trump base requirements in the NFPA document. Paul Sincaglia, P.E. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Harris Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 10:39 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Standpipe Question So unless directed otherwise a building 75' or taller would need a standpipe, correct? Regards, Brian Harris First Defense Fire Protection Design Engineer [EMAIL PROTECTED] 704.948.3506 phone 704.948.3507 fax -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of George Church Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 10:43 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Standpipe Question Your building height as directed in the applicable building code tells you when you need them, or if specifics of your project require the AHJ, for access reasons, to treat them as a necessity. I have a 3-story elderly where the CEO was a volunteer FF and thus wants them added to his job even if not required by code. And, what Steve will say. glc -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Harris Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 10:31 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Standpipe Question I recently took a ½ day class on standpipes and have a stupid question to ask . When or what determines if a standpipe is needed? Is it strictly based on a building being considered high rise (75) or is there more to it than that? Regards, Brian Harris First Defense Fire Protection Design Engineer <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 704.948.3506 phone 704.948.3507 fax _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
