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From: Eric Rieve
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2023 10:12 AM
To: Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers
Subject: [Sprinklerforum] Re: Low Decks
Taylor,
Rick is on the right track on this. Check out 9.2.2 in NFPA 1
someone could walk below them
without needing to crawl.
Hope this helps!
Eric Rieve
Rieve Fire Protection
From: Rick Matsuda
Sent: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 10:21 AM
To: Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers
Subject: [Sprinklerforum] Re: Low Decks
As an old AHJ, I
As an old AHJ, I would require you to screen in any unsprinklered decks that
are permitted to prevent accumulation of debris beneath them.
Rick Matsuda
> On Mar 8, 2023, at 9:04 AM, matthew.will...@ferguson.com wrote:
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> This seems like one of those great communication with AHJ/Owner oppo
This seems like one of those great communication with AHJ/Owner opportunities.
A deck is an exterior projection. I am assuming the deck is wood, and no
fire-resistant stuff.
The only thing height wise is the 24" for obstructions over 4 feet, and the 48"
for stages, with stipulations.
IMHO, the
>From 13-2022:
9.5.5.3.1.5 Sprinklers shall not be required below noncombustible obstructions
over 4 ft (1.2 m) wide where the bottom of the obstruction is 24 in. (600 mm)
or less above the floor or deck.
Mike Morey
CFPS 3229 * NICET S.E.T. 123677
Project Manager * Fire Protection Group
Shambau
