The FP schematic dwg show outlines of entire floors as light hazard. Small
storage closets are designated ordinary hazard with only one sprinkler
required per room. The A/E documents indicate a light hazard occupancy. Wood
working shop, print shop with silk screening and plate room are not light
hazard. These are not class rooms for EDU occupancy. I have spoken to the
local fire marshal. He is waiting for sprinkler drawings to review.

Art at ATCO Fire

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Actually, it is a Light Hazard Occupancy (2007, A.5.2), and perhaps this
is what the A/E is using as the design basis.  Are you saying that the
contract documents have a room schedule with every room classified LH,
or are you saying that the A/E has classified the building as Light
Hazard?

If the former, then you need to get your position in writing and submit
to the contracting officer.  If the latter, then you should be designing
based on the "portions of occupancies" approach in 2007, 11.2.1.2.3.

Bill Brooks

William N. Brooks, P.E.
Brooks Fire Protection Engineering Inc.
372 Wilett Drive
Severna Park, MD 21146
410-544-3620 Phone
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Subject: RE: Sprinklers in Art Bldg. at the University
From: "art" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Sun, February 24, 2008 4:55 pm
To: <[email protected]>

I have an interesting one now at a college campus in an 5 story 100 year
old
arts bldg. renovation. The A/E contract documents indicate it's light
hazard. But there is a print shop, a wood shop, a foundry, kiln room and
oil
paint studios and some solvent storage. Insurance engineer is asking
questions. After 7 weeks we are still designing LH per the contract
documents. I expect the plans to be sighted then maybe we can get a
change
order to redesign it. I have no access to the faculty to ask questions.
I
chose not to volunteer the upgrade without the change order. I have
asked 3
different times for clarification. Am I going the wrong way here.

Art Tiroly @ATCO

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