I notice that 13R 6.6.5.1 (2013 ed) requirement for sprinkler coverage for exterior balconies does not have a depth requirement unlike the 4ft rule found in 13. I have some apartments I'm bidding with a balcony at the upper level and the overhang is 3 ft.over the balcony. I'm going to put sprinklers covering the overhang for bidding purposes but let's say this is just a typical roof overhang like you would have on a single family home of about 12" - 24", with the current wording of 13R it sounds like you would have to sprinkler it no matter what - even 8" or whatever. Is that actually the case or can we make the distinction between an overhang and a "roof" - which is actually the terminology that 13R uses. "Roof" to me means something covering the entire footprint of the balcony and not an overhang covering only a small portion.
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