Correct. Emphasis in CAPS. 2009 IBC
[F] 903.3.1.2.1 Balconies and decks. Sprinkler protection shall be provided for exterior balconies, decks and ground floor patios of dwelling units where the building is of Type V construction, PROVIDED THERE IS A ROOF OR DECK ABOVE. Sidewall sprinklers that are used to protect such areas shall be permitted to be located such that their deflectors are within 1 inch (25 mm) to 6 inches (152 mm) below the structural members and a maximum distance of 14 inches (356 mm) below the deck of the exterior balconies and decks that are constructed of open wood joist construction. Hope that helps 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 David Williams Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 12:07 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: sprinkler heads in exterior decks or balconies I believe the point is to protect the structure above from a fire below. No balcony or roof, no exterior sprinkler required. David Toshio Williams, PE, LEED-AP O+M High Performance Projects Principal LHB, Inc. | PERFORMANCE DRIVEN DESIGN -----Original Message----- From: Joel Chaim [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 10:30 AM To: [email protected] Subject: sprinkler heads in exterior decks or balconies I'm trying to get clarification already for a while regarding sprinklers on exterior decks, balconies & ground floor patios my questions are as follows: . Ground floor patios without a roof on top of it, where do I place the sprinkler head? . Are terraces required to have a sprinkler head? . What is the purpose of installing a sprinkler head below the decks if I want to protect the deck area? I tried contacting New York state DOB and I never got a straight answer, I looked up the IBC in different states and they added the words "provided there is a roof above the deck" looks to me that there is some typographical error error in this section SECTION OF FIRE CODE OF NYS CODE: FCNYS 903.3.1.2.1 Balconies and decks. Sprinkler protection shall be provided for exterior balconies, decks and ground floor patios of dwelling units where the building is of Type V construction. Sidewall sprinklers that are used to protect such areas shall be permitted to be located such that their deflectors are within 1 inch (25 mm) to 6 inches (152 mm) below the structural members and a maximum distance of 14 inches (356 mm) below the deck of the exterior balconies and decks that are constructed of open wood joist construction. _______________________________________________ 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) _______________________________________________ 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)
