Careful on variations, you still may be on the hook. Here's NJ's construction code regulation on the matter.
N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.9 Variations and exceptions - (a) No variations or exceptions from the requirements of any subcode of these regulations may be made, EXCEPT UPON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS: 1. That strict compliance with any specific subcode provision, if required, would result in PRACTICAL DIFFICULTY to such owner; and 2. That the exception, if granted, WILL NOT JEOPARDIZE THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF INTENDED OCCUPANTS AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY. John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ Not the official position of any agency, association, committee or otherwise. Obtain required applications, permits, inspections and approvals from Authority(s) Having Jurisdiction. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Thom Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 5:48 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Building trade off update If the AHJ won't give a written "exception or variance from code, If the Arch. Won't provide indemnafacation and hold harmless, if the EOR won't provide the same, or if the GC, PM or DB contractor won't indemnify and hold you harmless, your pockets are the one's hanging out there. How deep or shallow they are depend on your coverage and net worth. There's many reasons NFPA 13 is a "MINIMUM" and not "All that required". If your risk averse, you've gotten into the wrong trade. Having said that, there's never a good reason to multiply that risk, for the financial gain of others. Leaving protection out doesn't benefit you the contractor. Reduced area/density designs (3000sfvs1500sf or less) at bid, doesn't translate into profit. If your risk increases, so should your price. (Reduce my risk, I'll reduce your price.) _______________________________________________ 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) _______________________________________________ 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)
