What occupancies are on the 2nd floor? Per IBC 903.2.1.3, A-3 occupancies located above or below the level of exit discharge shall require sprinklers.
Duane Johnson, PE Program Manager Division of the Fire Marshal (Support Contractor) Office of Research Services National Institutes of Health 301-496-0487 "Protecting Science - One Sprinkler at a Time" -----Original Message----- From: Rod DiBona [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, May 27, 2011 1:02 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: building code tradeoff Thanks Roland. This is how we will proceed. Didn't see your post before my reply went out. Bill, I know you would need a lot more information but I certainly don't expect you or anyone on this forum to do a full analysis for me. I already owe Ron G. a double at the next convention, it wouldn't be respectful of your time or anyone else's to ask for that much work. Thought I would just get everyone's opinion before the call. Rod -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Roland Huggins Sent: Friday, May 27, 2011 10:24 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: building code tradeoff what George said with the following comments. We have a history of actually doing the system "design" (used in a non- engineering reference but in compliance with NFPA 13) that we have a hard time NOT doing it. That is the EOR's job. Now as a valuable team member with applicable knowledge, one should bring it to the attention of the EOR (well AOR since we are talking about an architect) then ACCEPT their decision. Now naturally you do it in writing so when the AHJ rejects it, you are covered. Having said that, a general code discussion is always entertaining. There seems to be multiple problems with the planned approach. The biggie has already been stated (regarding protection throughout in order to get a trade-off). On that same issue, there are also significant restrictions on applying trade-offs fro sprinklers when one applies the reduction on fire rating. Partial protection is a code issue is NOT defined by NFPA 13 On May 27, 2011, at 3:01 AM, George Church wrote: > Are you asking: > what is proper protection under the IBC as a minimum? > What is required under #13? > What is the scope of work that you are to include in your bid? > > From the sound of your question, you're the BCO and wondering whether > to accept this protection strategy; however, I'll bet you should focus > on what they've asked for you to provide. > DON'T take on the role of the EOR, the Architect has defined the work > as he sees it in his professional opinion. You're not entitled to one. > > > George L. Church, Jr., CET > _______________________________________________ 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) _______________________________________________ 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)
