Just going on memory here, but if it's the IBC and the open perimeter of the basement is less than 50% of the total perimeter of the building, then it isn't considered a story. (As long as there is no fire truck access).
If I am wrong, I'm sure some one will call me out. Any takers? Jamie Seidl -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Todd Williams - work Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 5:36 PM To: [email protected] Subject: 13R in wolfs clothing? I am reviewing a set of plans for a 4 story plus partial basement motel. The basement and first floor are designed per 13, the wood truss attic is sprinklered, the sprinklers for the upper floors are fed from a combination standpipe and the sprinklers on the floors are designed per NFPA 13R. The contractor claims that the building is 13R and the areas outside the dwelling units are protected per 13 in accordance with the section of 13R. To me this doesn't sit well. There is 28000 sqft of "incidental" space (excluding 16000 sqft attic) and 48000 sqft of residential. Does this really count as a 13R? Is there (or should there be) some reasonable limits as to the amount of space outside a dwelling unit before it is kicked up to the next level of protection? I can't find anything in 13R that would not allow this arrangement. The local building code gives no guidance. Any thoughts? Todd G. Williams, PE Fire Protection Design/Consulting Stonington, Connecticut 860-535-2080 www.fpdc.com _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
