I checked the archives and couldn't find anything regarding this specific issue.
I've got a 3'-0" overhang with combustible construction. The attic space has 18" of insulation with insulation stops at the edge of the building so the soffit (overhang) space is open for venting. The attic space is sprinklered (13 system). Under the overhang is not required to be sprinklered because it is less than 4'. What is typically done with the space in the overhang? It is a fairly small space but wouldn't fall under the criteria of 8.15.1.2.3 for omission. I couldn't find anything in 8.15 that would allow omission of sprinklers in this space. Talking with the architect I found out that this combustible space is always ignored in his experience. It seems as though this scenario would be fairly common so I'm looking for how you handle it. Thanks. Reed A. Roisum, CET Fire Protection Technician NICET Level III Ulteig Engineers, Inc. 3350 38th Avenue South Fargo, ND 58104-7079 Direct Number: 701.280.8580 Mobile: 701.212.8810 Main Office: 701.280.8500 _______________________________________________ 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)
