Travis, Unfortunately, it is required and I don't think you will find anything in the codes allowing you to exempt it. We run into this all the time in Florida with these wood frame mansards sitting atop concrete/steel buildings, and then we have to put in a dry system just for that space. The best option is to convince the architect to use non-com materials if possible. It makes the installation and maintenance of sprinklers a nightmare in that space. I've been told they do get struck by lightning and catch on fire periodically.
Good luck, Steve Kowkabany, P.E. Fire Protection Engineer Neptune Fire Protection Engineering LLC 216 Seagate Avenue Unit B Neptune Beach, FL 32266 904-652-4200 Phone 904-212-0868 Fax -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Travis Mack Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 3:00 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Parapets As a corallary to this question, what about a building constructed of steel beams / joists and metal roof deck that also has a 10' tall x 10' wide wood truss framed mansard sitting atop the perimeter of the roof. I realize it is a combustible concealed space. However, nothing is going to be in the space. There is no access from the roof below to the mansard. It is for architectural looks only. If there was a leak in this space, you would not know until there was significant amount of water. Would this space need to be protected? If not, can you point to a section that would allow it to be omitted? -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Russell Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 11:48 AM To: AFSA Subject: Parapets What is the norm when dealing with parapets which are so constructed as to create a small (8 sq. ft. x 20' long) combustible concealed area within. This parapet is separated from the interior of the attic by the plywood roof decking. I'm trying to relate it to the requirements in nfpa13 2007, 8.15.7 because if areas beneath floors can be non-sprinklered then surely a parapet would qualify as so not requiring sprinklers. Wouldn't it? Ron Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.8.13/843 - Release Date: 6/10/2007 1:39 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) __________ NOD32 2475 (20070822) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com _______________________________________________ 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)
