I have a project that qualifies for NFPA 13R per architectural code
study. The project construction type, square foot, etc allows us to
follow NFPA 13R per IBC.
This is a 4 story building and has manual wet standpipes due to building
height. The AHJ is stating that because we have a combination
standpipe, it is required to be an NFPA 13 system. Has anyone ever run
into this? I have never heard of this requirement. If it is true, an
easy fix would be to run a separate sprinkler system riser. I have just
never heard of this and have done hundreds of projects at 13R with
combination standpipes.
The same reviewer is stating that since it is required to be an NFPA 13
system because of the standpipes, we also have to use a minimum 5.6k
sprinkler. I KNOW this is wrong, so I truly question the issue above.
Any thoughts on this?
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Travis Mack, SET
MFP Design, LLC
2508 E Lodgepole Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85298
480-505-9271
fax: 866-430-6107
email:[email protected]
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