Sheila: Unless there is some provision in the applicable code for exception of sprinkler protection in this area, I believe this would fall into the category of "areas outside of dwelling units", and is required to be protected by NFPA 13 (as stated in 13R). The NFPA standards don't "require" sprinklers in areas - that's based in the applicable code - so if the code says to sprinkler a building, you sprinkler all areas, except where specifically allowed not to by the referenced standard. My take would be that the applicable code requires sprinklers per 13R, and 13R says you can exclude sprinklers in certain areas, such as clothes closets, concealed spaces, etc. But it doesn't contain provisions for excluding this area, even with the fire separation.
Steve Leyton Protection Design & Consulting San Diego, CA -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Sheila Gabler Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 11:50 AM To: [email protected] Subject: NFPA 13R Question We have run into a situation where we are designing an NFPA 13R (2002 code) fire suppression system for a 3 storey residential building of combustible construction where there is parking on the first storey for 7 cars that is covered by second floor suites but is otherwise open to air. The parking and the suites are separated by a 1.5 hour fire separation. The parking is intended for the residents of the building. There is no underground parkade. We are located in British Columbia, Canada and do not use the IBC but rather a provinical building code. Does NFPA 13R require fire suppression to protect the covered parking area? Thank you, Sheila Gabler HPF Engineering Ltd. 101-1402 McGill Road Kamloops, BC, V2C 1L3 Ph: (250) 828-7992 Fax:(250) 828-0984 email: [email protected] _______________________________________________ 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)
