The biggest issue I see is that if you DON"T install some type of sprinkler protection, then you arch may not be allowed to use any of the exceptions or reductions to construction wall ratings ect. Since we usually get into the job too late to have them re-adjust all their design they've done using those exceptions and reductions, you will almost always be forced to provide both sprinkler and FM200 in those areas.
Thom McMahon, SET Firetech, Inc. 2560 Copper Ridge Dr P.O. Box 882136 Steamboat Springs, CO 80488 Tel: 970-879-7952 Fax: 970-879-7926 2006 IBC/IFC [F] 904.2 Where required. "Automatic fire-extinguishing systems installed as an alternative to the required automatic sprinkler systems of Section 903 shall be approved by the fire code official. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall not be considered alternatives for the purposes of exceptions or reductions allowed by other requirements of this code." John Drucker Jr CET _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
