as Todd already said, it is explicitly allowed by 8.3.2.3 unless the
AHJ is trying to call it a light hazard occupancy.
Roland
On Sep 28, 2012, at 10:00 AM, <mphe...@aerofire.com> <mphe...@aerofire.com
> wrote:
I have a Friday question for the forum, and maybe Roland is able to
respond with some "intent" perspective. In a 27' high industrial
spec building, we installed sprinkler heads rated at 286 degree.
This was permitted, installed, inspected and approved. The owner now
has a tenant lease which will build out the entire building as a
retail furniture showroom, no ceiling and no storage. The local fire
inspector is siting NFPA 2002 Edition section 8.3.2.2, "Where
maximum ceiling temperatures exceed 100 degrees F, sprinklers with
temperature ratings in accordance with the maximum ceiling
temperatures of Table 6.2.5.1 shall be used." , as a requirement to
remove all the sprinklers in the building and replace them with 212
degree F sprinklers. My contention is that the next section,
8.3.2.3 "High temperature sprinklers shall be permitted to be used
throughout ordinary and extra hazard occupancies and as allowed in
this standard and other NFPA codes and standards.", allows the
existing 286 degree sprinklers to remain and be in compliance with
NFPA 13. What say the professionals, Roland, Steve, George, Ron,
Rod, Anyone .....?
Mark at Aero
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