You can also see the requirement for standpipes from otherwise unexpected areas of the code. For example Section 503.1.1 of the IFC, where an architect proposed a standpipe as an alternative to a fire apparatus access road to the rear of a building.
Craig Rauch, Certified Fire Safety Inspector Washington Township Fire Department -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Travis Mack Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 10:45 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Standpipe Question Brian, It is best to check the local building codes used by your AHJ. Typically, when the highest floor level above the lowest level of fire dept access is 30' or greater, you will need standpipes. When the highest floor is >=75', then you must have an automatic supply for the standpipes. Again, check the building code and project specific requirements as these are only guides. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Harris Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 7:39 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) -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.2.0/756 - Release Date: 4/10/2007 10:44 PM -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.2.0/756 - Release Date: 4/10/2007 10:44 PM _______________________________________________ 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)
