We had already walked through the IBC and all the pictures but he wants more solid info. I've reached out to the State Fire Marshal and they had agreed to write up an explanation.
Like Steve explained, the access to the building and stairwells is at grade plane, which is first floor in this case, and is where the fire fighting appurtenances are located. Thanks, Taylor Schumacher From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Steele, Andrew Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2018 5:45 PM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: Building Heights Requiring Standpipes Good example diagrams are in the ICC Fire /Bldg Code Commentary books. On Aug 8, 2018 18:01, Jim Davidson <jdavid...@davidsonassociates.net<mailto:jdavid...@davidsonassociates.net>> wrote: Go to the Building Code for the definition of height above lowest level of FD Access, if ICC's IBC then call for a code interpretation and if needed ask for a written response. The ICC has been through this problem a few times. Some jurisdictions specifically define the height above the lowest level of FD access. Have a fire safe day! Jim Davidson From: Sprinklerforum <sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org<mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org>> On Behalf Of Taylor Schumacher Sent: Wednesday, August 8, 2018 5:55 PM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org<mailto:sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> Subject: Building Heights Requiring Standpipes I have an AHJ that is adamant that a 3-story 13R project I have requires Class I standpipes because the underground parking level will exceed the 30' height requirement. I have always viewed these heights as from the parking lot closest to main entry or where the FDC is located rather than the fire truck driving into the garage. Have I been looking at this wrong? Taylor Schumacher
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