Table 601 sprinkler substitution clarification - The Building Code …
Oct 27, 2009 · R2 3 story Type VA Since 903.2.8 requires NFPA 13R sprinkler system, the TABLE 601 substitution for 1-hour is allowed with a Section 903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 sprinkler …
NFPA 72 Water flow fire alarm signal - The Building Code Forum
Oct 19, 2009 · 17.13 Sprinkler Waterflow Alarm-Initiating Devices 17.13.1* The provisions of Section 17.13 shall apply to devices that initiate an alarm indicating a flow of water in a …
Calculating egress stairways and other egress components, …
Dec 30, 2024 · For other than Group H and I-2 occupancies, the capacity, in inches, of means of egress stairways shall be calculated by multiplying the occupant load served by such …
S-2 Occupancy-Sprinklers Required? - The Building Code Forum
Jun 14, 2013 · 903.2.9 Group S-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists: 1. A …
Alteration Level 3, B Occupancy, Sprinklers Required?
Apr 26, 2017 · No sprinkler required for Group B occupancy per IBC Section 903.2. You’re well under the allowable area for Type IIB construction, so you don’t need a sprinkler system for an …
walk-in freezer, sprinklers required - The Building Code Forum
Dec 4, 2013 · However, look at subparagraph 4 of 2603.4.1.2--It appears that a sprinkler system will be required regardless if the building is sprinklered throughout or not. In your case, only …
Wall classification between sprinklered and non-sprinklered
Dec 4, 2013 · For Group A-1, A-2, A-3 and A-4 occupancies, the automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout the story where the fire area containing the Group A-1, A-2, A-3 or A-4 …
Mixed Use Occupancy Fire Sprinkler Requirements
Jan 14, 2020 · The upstairs is classified as Residential R-3. A one hour fire rated ceiling will separate the first and the second story and a one hour fire rated wall will separate the two …
Removal of a NFPA 13 system - The Building Code Forum
Oct 23, 2009 · 2018 IFC, etc. Is there any circumstance such as a change of occupancy that would allow someone to remove a NFPA 13 sprinkler system from service? If so, then would …
Existing third floor / habitable attic in 2 family home NYS ...
May 21, 2020 · A habitable attic shall be considered a story above grade plane. [NY] R313.2 One- And Two-Family Dwellings Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems An automatic residential fire …