Randy, Depending on what building code you're using, it might vary. Here in NJ, using 2006 IBC, NJ version, you start with section 410 to determine requirements. From there, you're directed to section 905. At this point, if you have a sprinklered building, the requirements drop.
Richard On 11/8/07, Randy Knutson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Forum Members, > > > > What's the difference between a platform and a stage? I'm looking at a > charter school auditorium/gym. The stage is a platform elevated 1'-6" > above > the concrete slab. There is ACT ceiling at 20 ft and a 12ft x 40ft opening > to the auditorium. There doesn't appear to be room for drop scenery like > in > a professional theatre stage. > > > > Class III standpipes and OH group II seem excessive for this application. > I > fear what might happen if a 90 lb drama student decides to mess with 1½" > fire hose with 100psi raging behind it. > > > > I've found some info in NFPA 101 but I still confused on the stage and > platform definitions. > > > > Any help will be greatly appreciated > > Thanks, > > > > Randy Knutson > > Shilo Automatic Sprinkler, Inc. > > > > P.S. > > > > Bob I'm not ignoring you. > > _______________________________________________ > 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)
