And it should be added that the TC has proposed new language for scope section 1.1 of 13R that, if it passes the hearing in two weeks, will clarify that the intent is for 13R to be applied only to buildings that are classified as residential and the ancillary occupancies within. So if a structure is separated horizontally or vertically into separate buildings as defined by the code, you can have two designs - 13 and 13R - in each separated building. But if a structure is one building of mixed occupancies, then it's a 13 design, period.
The foregoing is my opinion only and does not necessarily represent the opinion or intent of the NFPA 13D/13R Technical Committee on Residential Sprinkler Systems. Steve Leyton Protection Design & Consulting San Diego, CA -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Roland Huggins Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 7:42 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: 13 & 13R - same building even the scope of 13R and annex material confirm you can not mix the two systems in one building. As for HORIZONTAL separation equal to building separation -as soon as it's possible to have the floor collapse and not affect the other side, then we'll talk about horizontal separation for two buildings. Todd - who spec'd it and where does your PE status enter the issue for incorrect application of standards? Roland On May 28, 2009, at 6:19 AM, John Drucker wrote: > George, > > Careful George don't give em any ideas; "If they resist you pointing > out the fact that 13 should apply to the entire building, maybe point > out that using their logic, you could do the top 4 floors of a > residential high-rise using 13R?" > > This would NOT be permitted since a high-rise would be at least 75ft > highest occupiable floor above lowest FD vehicle access, or appx a 6-7 > story building wherein 13R is limited to "Residential Occupancies up > to > including four stories in height". Height being measured from grade > plane. > > Guys the title and scope of the standard make it clear 13R is not > intended for "Residential Occupancies" and not "Mixed Use" > occupancies. > Common areas including private garages; mail, trash, laundry, exercise > and storage areas that serve the residential occupancy are considered > "incidental" and appropriately addressed in 13R wherein these spaces > are > designed and installed in according to 13. However in the end its > still > a 13R system and not a 13/13R which simply doesn't exist. Mixed use > Buildings are provided for at IBC 508. > > Lastly be careful of the IBC Section 509.2 provisions. Read the > section > carefully especially the part; "separate and distinct building for the > purpose of determining area limitations, continuity of fire walls, > limitation of number of stories, and type of construction" There's no > mention of height with regards to fire sprinkler systems thus the > measurement is from grade plane and not the pedestal. I'm certain we > have many a 5 story building out there with 13R systems. > > John Drucker _______________________________________________ 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) __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4112 (20090528) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4112 (20090528) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com _______________________________________________ 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)
