Often, we try to read the standards backwards. The way that NFPA 13 is written, it requires sprinklers everywhere. What the client is hopeful of is an exception but I'm pretty sure they are not going to find one for this particular application. If I'm taking the contrary point of view, I would say that instead of looking for a section that requires sprinklers here or there, show me where it says I don't have to put sprinklers over this occupied area that is part of the use of the protected premises.
Steve Leyton -------- Original message -------- From: John Irwin <[email protected]> Date: 4/17/17 4:11 AM (GMT-08:00) To: [email protected] Subject: Covered Restaurant Seating Area Here’s the situation. Existing restaurant seating area covered by steel frame and vinyl or nylon tarp. 100% open. Protected with sprinklers. Additional covered seating area being added that will be steel frame but insulated aluminum panel roof. 100% open. Client doesn’t believe sprinklers are required and wants the existing sprinklers under the vinyl canopy removed. Can someone direct me to code references? John Irwin Division Manager – Fire Sprinklers Critical System Solutions, LLC License Number: FPC16-000053 2830 Scherer Drive, Suite 300 St. Petersburg, FL 33716 Office: 727.209.5122 Fax: 727.209.5126 Cell: 813.618.2781 Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
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