I don't think that no lintel makes it not a bathroom, the code clearly mentions a bathroom as the occupancy, the lintel is used to separate areas of larger rooms,ie living room and kitchen or living room and hall way.
Richard Carr, SET Design Manager Associated Sprinkler Co., LLC 336.373.3901 ext 217 [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Justin Reid Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 3:08 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Definition of Bathroom vs 8 inch lintel Section 3.3.3 gives the definition of a bathroom and distinguishes between a room OR compartment. 8.14.8.1.1 does not require a head in a bathroom under 55 sf. 3.3.6 Compartment, and 3.3.20 Small Rooms - discuss the requirement for an 8 inch lintel to distinguish them from other areas. I have a room with a toilet in it that is under 55 sf and the sprinkler head is omitted from the space. There is a door on this room that is full height (i.e. no 8 inch lintel) and 38 inches wide. The door is not self closing. It seems to me that the door makes this a room and does not need an 8 inch lintel to distinguish it as a separate space (room). We have someone telling us that it requires the 8 inch lintel or it needs a head in the bathroom. Has anyone ran into a similar situation? I have looked for the definition of a room and can not find anything so far. Does the door make it a room regardless of whether it is self closing or full height? Justin _______________________________________________ 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) This email and any attached files are confidential and intended solely for the intended recipient(s). If you are not the named recipient you should not read, distribute, copy or alter this email. Any views or opinions expressed in this email are those of the author and do not represent those of the company. Warning: Although precautions have been taken to make sure no viruses are present in this email, the company cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage that arise from the use of this email or attachments. _______________________________________________ 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)
