I believe it would push you to a full 13 system. From the 2003 IBC: 506.3 Automatic sprinkler system increase. Where a building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, the area limitation in Table 503 is permitted to be increased......
When it says per 903.3.1.1, that section references NFPA 13. If it would have added 903.3.1.2, that would be a 13R. Some section allow both 13 and 13R but this increase only allows a 13 system for the trade off. Joe Burtell, SET, CFPS Burtell Fire Protection, Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.burtellfire.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ken Holsopple Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 8:36 AM To: [email protected] Subject: IBC 2003 & 13 vs. 13R Dear forumites, I have an independent living facility that has three of the four floors that are in excess of the 12,000 sq. ft. (+/- 17,000 sq. ft) limit established by Table 503. The architect specified NFPA 13R as the design standard. The use group is R-2 and the construction type is VA. If an area increase is taken due to frontage (hence the 17,000 sq. ft.), would that automatically push this into a full NFPA 13 system? Best Regards, Ken Holsopple Design Manager Rowe Sprinkler Systems, Inc. 570-837-7647 _______________________________________________ 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)
