>From what you describe and depending on how the IBC is modified in your area, typically the upper levels wouldn't require sprinklers. However, I am with you that because the lower 2 levels do require sprinklers, the entire building requires sprinklers. There may be a local P.E. that would disagree and say otherwise, but I would have that in writing and blessed by the local AHJ.
Nick Maneen, SET c 704.791.7789 From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Matt Grise Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2019 4:44 PM To: [email protected] Subject: partially enclosed parking I am looking at a 5-level parking garage that will have 2 levels below grade. The 2 below grade levels will be enclosed - so they will need sprinklers, but the top 3 levels will be open. I can't recall - do the open levels need sprinklers? I know NFPA does not normally allow a partially protected building, but for some reason I was feeling like it might be ok to omit sprinklers from the above grade levels. Thanks! Matt
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