At what height does it cease to be a platform and become a table?

If sprinklers are omitted from underneath the platform/table, would the ceiling 
system need to be calculated to 3000 sqft?

Todd G Williams, PE
Fire Protection Design/Consulting
Stonington, CT
www.fpdc.com
860-535-2080 (ofc)

> On Jan 8, 2014, at 9:30 AM, "Brad Casterline" <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> NFPA 73-2006 3.3.6 (partial):
> 
> Concealed:
> Rendered inaccessible by the structure or finish of the building.
> 
> brad
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Denhardt [mailto:[email protected]] 
> Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2014 4:56 PM
> To: <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: concealed space definition
> 
> I fully agree based on the 2013 edition. 
> 
> Thanks,
> John August Denhardt P.E.
> 
>> On Jan 7, 2014, at 4:26 PM, "G. Tim Stone" <[email protected]> wrote:
>> 
>> Todd,
>> 
>> I would consider this a Platform and apply 8.15.6, 2010 ed.
>> 
>> Regards,
>> G. Tim Stone
>> 
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>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: [email protected]
>>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of
>> Steven
>>> Scandaliato
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2014 4:20 PM
>>> To: [email protected]
>>> Subject: RE: concealed space definition
>>> 
>>> Today...it is whatever you and the AHJ agree on.  Hopefully (fingers
>>> crossed) we will have a clear definition in the next edition as we are
>>> working at adding the "gaps and clouds" section and with this will come
>> new
>>> definitions including concealed spaces and the 4ft rule.  Hold your
>> breath!
>>> Haha.
>>> 
>>> Steven Scandaliato, SET CFPS
>>> 520.971.2322 Cell
>>> Skype: steven.scandaliato
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: [email protected]
>>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Todd
>> -
>>> Work
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2014 3:12 PM
>>> To: [email protected]
>>> Subject: concealed space definition
>>> 
>>> Is there an official definition of a concealed space? Is a 10 ft x 20 ft
>>> platform that is 9" off the ground but not enclosed on the sides
>> considered
>>> a concealed space?
>>> 
>>> Todd G Williams, PE
>>> Fire Protection Design/Consulting
>>> Stonington, CT
>>> www.fpdc.com
>>> 860-535-2080 (ofc)
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