"S" 1 or 2? Looks like it's S-1, Moderate hazard and the 12,000 sq. ft mark is the limit for unprotected. So if he breaks it into the 3,000 sq. ft sections and rates the walls then he's OK as far as the code is concerned.
This is one of those times it's really hard to argue the moral high ground if he's totally legal as far as the code is concerned. Craig L. Prahl, CET Fire Protection Group Mechanical Department CH2MHILL Lockwood Greene 1500 International Drive PO Box 491, Spartanburg, SC 29304-0491 Direct - 864.599.4102 Fax - 864.599.8439 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.ch2m.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Greg McGahan Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 3:52 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: partial system I am not sure exactly what their purpose is. The chief building inspector says that they do not have to protect the building at all because the arch. Has compartmentalized the building into 4 - 3,000 sq ft compartments which kicks them out of the greater than 30 people chart. The building is classified as "S" btw. Therefore since sprinklers are not required he is happy with corridor only. I of course informed him of the "if you go you have to go all the way" requirement and he blew me off and there we are. We will not do this project as is, I was just trying to get answers before I stuck my foot in my mouth again. Thank you, Greg McGahan Living Water Fire Protection, LLC 1160 McKenzie Road Cantonment, FL 32533 850-937-1850 Fax: 850-937-1852 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Drucker Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 1:39 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: partial system Is this a means of egress question ? If so then take a look at the following 2006 IBC Chapter 10 provisions; 1) Exit Access 1014.3 - Exception 1 - "building is equipped THROUGHOUT with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1" (NFPA-13-2002) 2) Travel Distance Table 1016.1 Note c. -"buildings equipped THROUGHOUT with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1" (NFPA-13-2002) 3) Corridor Fire Resistance Rating Table 1017.1 Note c. -"buildings equipped THROUGHOUT with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1(NFPA-13-2002) or 903.3.1.2 (NFPA-13R-2002) [13R provision not applicable in non residential buildings] Does that help ? John Drucker Fire Protection Subcode Official (AHJ) New Jersey -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Greg McGahan Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 12:25 PM To: [email protected] Subject: partial system OK, got a architect and engineer that claim that they can protect the corridors only on a mini-storage warehouse. : The IBC states that if the building has sprinklers but does not say sprinklered throughout - has anyone else seen/done this? Thank you, Greg McGahan Living Water Fire Protection, LLC 1160 McKenzie Road Cantonment, FL 32533 850-937-1850 Fax: 850-937-1852 _______________________________________________ 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) CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY: This email message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and confidential, nor is it, unless specifically stated, intended to be relied upon by any person or persons other than the individual or entity named above and no warranties or representations are made or intended to persons or entities not named above. If the reader is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone, return this message to the address above and delete all copies. Thank you. _______________________________________________ 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)
