IFC 905.3.4 ('06 ed) kicks in the hose valve requirement at greater than 1000
sqft. So I guess a "stage" can be under 1000 sqft. but the hose valves wouldn't
be required.
Ron F
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Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 4:46 AM
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Subject: Re: Stages
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:
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> 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
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