Actually, the IBC section on limited area sprinkler systems goes up to 19 heads
("fewer than 20"). It also requires a hydraulic calc with a simultaneous
plumbing demand.
Eric J. Shelton, PE
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
Hankins and Anderson
Consulting Engineers
4880 Sadler Road Suite 300
Glen Allen, VA 23060
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[mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Todd Williams
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 8:56 AM
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Subject: RE: Limited Area sprinkler systems
I've done a few of the partial systems according to NFPA 101, but as
you say, it is just a couple of heads in a space. That tops out a 6
sprinklers. However, the IBC one appears to go to 20. The one I have
been asked to look at is 18.
At 08:32 AM 3/31/2009, you wrote:
>I have done a few of these type systems. Usually the ones I have done
>involve a mechanical room with a gas furnace or an elevator equipment room.
>
>Karen Purvis
>Senior Designer
>Facility Systems Consultants
>713 South Central Street,
>Suite 101
>Knoxville, TN 37902
>ph.865-246-0164
>fax 865-246-1084
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>[mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Todd Williams
>Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 7:44 AM
>To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org
>Subject: Limited Area sprinkler systems
>
>The IBC mentions Limited Area sprinkler systems with a veiled
>reference being 20 sprinklers or less. However, there is no formal
>definition or description as to what they are or where they are
>allowed. Any thoughts or experience with this? I have a proposal on
>my desk for a partial system covering some sleeping rooms above a
>restaurant (for employees). The rest of the building is unprotected.
>Supposedly it is being required to renew their liquor permit. Since I
>doubt the Liquor Commission has jurisdiction over fire protection,
>I'm assuming that this is coming from the Fire Marshal.
>
>Todd G. Williams, PE
>Fire Protection Design/Consulting
>Stonington, Connecticut
>www.fpdc.com
>860.535
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