They weren't unsure at all, they were positive they didn't want to pay for sprinklers in the attic and I was sure we didn't want to put them in for free. I don't think any architect consults NFPA Standards to see how to design a project. They complied with the building code so their job was done.
I'm still curious if the egress rules apply to an unused attic if it has a man door for access and the ceiling construction happens to be something that can be walked on like concrete planks. If IBC defines it as a story or floor then why don't they need exiting? I'm pretty sure a 300 ft long dead end area would not meet the egress requirements. Ron Fletcher Aero Automatic Phoenix, AZ -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Thom Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2011 4:35 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: DEFINITION OF A CONCEALED SPACE Wallpapering the file never stopped a determined law suit, It just helps slow it down. CYA, and I hope you made sure the GC knew it's supposed to be Him & the Arch. That knows the building code, your just raising the question in writing, please reply in same with specific code sections that apply. (They are the "Professionals") (If they're unsure, isn't that when they're supposed to get off some of that fee, and hire a FPE???) So let's split the frog hair one more time. We went on record about it being labeled attic not storage and not a floor according to the permitted plans. I hope they never have a fire. Ron Fletcher Aero Automatic Phoenix, AZ _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.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) _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.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)
