There is a project that I am not involved in, but the AHJ called for an opinion. The situation revolves around the idea that if a building is in site class C and design category B, the sway bracing requirements of NFPA 13 are waved by ASCE 7. I have not come across this before, and there is a certain fire sprinkler contractor that is eliminating the sway bracing, retaining straps, etc... on several large warehouse / distribution buildings. The claim is that ASCE 7 allows for this. Has anyone come across this and have information verifying or negating it? I am meeting with several AHJ's in regard to this tomorrow morning, so any input will be extremely useful.
Thank you, Bob Knight, CET III 208-318-3057 www.firebyknight.com _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum
