I am assuming that you are on the 2009 IBC. The code takes precedence over the standard. The sprinklers are required.
102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and referenced codes and standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Peter Schwab VP of Purchasing and Engineering technologies Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers Inc. 222 Capitol Court Ocoee, Fl 34761 Mobile: (407) 468-8248 Direct: (407) 877-5570 Fax: (407) 656-8026 www.waynefire.com We're hiring great people at all of our locations! Please check out our website for the details! -----Original Message----- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Richard Mote Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 3:28 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Covered patios and decks in 13R We have a project, a four unit apartment / condo which consists of two double stacked units. On one side of each 1st floor units is a little 2'-8" deep balcony that sticks out between the 1st and 2nd floors creating a really small covered patio on the first floor. The builder doesn't want to install sprinklers under these on the 1st floor. 13R doesn't address decks or balconies that I can find. But IBC 2009 (current in effect in PA) 903.3.1.2.1 says I have to provide sprinkler protection for exterior balconies, decks and ground floor patios, and doesn't give a minimum size. Should I just tell the builder he has to have them? Or is there a way out of it that I'm not seeing (he claims he has never had to do it before). The current addition of NFPA 13 in effect in PA is 2007. Richard L. Mote CET Design Manager Rowe Sprinkler Systems, Inc. P 570-837-7647 or 877-324-ROWE F 570-837-6335 [email protected] _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
