The last time I played with such things two structures are considered one building (the term Fire Area has also been used synonymously) if they are not adequately separated by either distance or rated construction.
Back to the issue, the requirement to protect porch and balconies is not just a local thing but is part of the IBC text as the model code. As such it was discussed for next edition of 13R. Not 100% sure but I think it will be added. The main point is that a Porte Cochere is not a balcony or porch so the building code doesn’t impact 13R on them. Roland Huggins, PE - VP Engineering American Fire Sprinkler Assn. --- Fire Sprinklers Saves Lives Dallas, TX http://www.firesprinkler.org On Sep 16, 2014, at 12:04 PM, Tony Silva <[email protected]> wrote: > A building is designed to NFPA 13R. However, the local building code requires > the sprinklering of "porches and balconies" notwithstanding the 13R > permission for deletion. So say it is a 13 building. This building has a > portico or porte cochere near the main entrance of the building, which is not > attached to the building. I don't know the exact clearance between the two > structures, but for argument sake, say they are 3 feet apart. The contractor > claims the portico is not attached to the building, so doesn't need to be > sprinklered. Any views from the forum? > > Tony > _______________________________________________ > 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
