You need to use the appropriate building code to determine platform vs stage for this area of the country. If stage, square footage and ability to store under will also come into play.
Richard On Oct 10, 2013 7:06 AM, "Craig Leadbetter" <[email protected]> wrote: > > > At what point does a stage become a stage rather than just a raised > platform? > > I am working on a project that is an old school that is being converted to > apartments, however a portion of the building will remain as an educational > classification with a school "stage" in the gymnasium portion of the > building. > > Should I be looking at this as a full blown "stage" and all of the hose > stations and such or am I over thinking? I am trying to eliminate the need > for a fire pump. > > No, I can't ask the engineer. we basically got an x through the drawings > and > says provide fire protection to meet code. > > Thanks > > > Craig Leadbetter > > Safeguard of Marquette > PO Box 116 > Marquette, MI 49855 > > > (P) 906-475-9955 > (F) 906-475-5474 > (C) 906-362-5393 > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Sprinklerforum mailing list > [email protected] > > http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org > _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
