I would always recommend asking for the reference when you receive comments and aren't sure where they are coming from. You'll want to make sure that you know what they are referencing and even that they have the ability to enforce it. For instance, portions of Chapter 5 of the 2006 IFC pertaining to fire department access weren't adopted at the state level and isn't enforceable in WA unless the local jurisdictions adopt it through local ordinance or have their own requirement. Other agencies may modify the model code with something more specific or restrictive. Our reference here in Vancouver would be: Vancouver Municipal Code 16.04.160, Amendment to IFC Section 508 508.5.8 Fire Department connections. A fire hydrant shall be located within 150 feet of all required and approved fire department connections. Regards, David M. Smith, Deputy Fire Marshal Vancouver Fire Department, Fire Marshal's Office 7110 NE 63rd Street Vancouver, WA 98661 360-487-7240 Phone/Fax
________________________________ From: [email protected] on behalf of John Drucker Sent: Wed 4/8/2009 3:46 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: 100ft from FDC to hydrant? Members, Perhaps this will help; 2006 IFC Section 508 Fire Protection Water Supplies 508.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 400 feet (122 m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official. Exceptions: 1. For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m). 2. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 (NFPA-13) or 903.3.1.2, (NFPA-13R) the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m). Don't forget about 2006 IFC Appendix B and C if adopted in your jurisdiction. Sincerely John Drucker Fire Protection Subcode Official _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
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