I once had an AHJ (the same one that said Roland didn't understand 13 at all) say there was no such thing as limited combustible because it was only mentioned in 13 (ONLY a standard) and not in the IBC (the code). No amount of argument could convince him IBC was not code either until adopted as an RCW (Revised CODE of Washington) and that by adopting the pertinent section of chapter nine in IBC along with the rest made 13 a part of the RCW. 13 in RCW is still "just" the instructions of how to install once the need to install has been determined but it is a part of "The Code."
RCW 19.27.031State building code—Adoption—Conflicts—Opinions. *** CHANGE IN 2015 *** (SEE 1011.SL <http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2015-16/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/House/1011.SL.pdf>) *** Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, there shall be in effect in all counties and cities the state building code which shall consist of the following codes which are hereby adopted by reference: (1)(a) The International Building Code, published by the International Code Council[,] Inc.; (b) The International Residential Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc.; (2) The International Mechanical Code, published by the International Code Council[,] Inc., except that the standards for liquified petroleum gas installations shall be NFPA 58 (Storage and Handling of Liquified Petroleum Gases) and ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code); (3) The International Fire Code, published by the International Code Council[,] Inc., including those standards of the National Fire Protection Association specifically referenced in the International Fire Code: PROVIDED, That, notwithstanding any wording in this code, participants in religious ceremonies shall not be precluded from carrying hand-held candles; (4) Except as provided in RCW 19.27.170 <http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=19.27.170>, the Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Plumbing Code Standards, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials: PROVIDED, That any provisions of such code affecting sewers or fuel gas piping are not adopted; and (5) The rules adopted by the council establishing standards for making buildings and facilities accessible to and usable by the physically disabled or elderly persons as provided in RCW 70.92.100 <http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=70.92.100> through 70.92.160. In case of conflict among the codes enumerated in subsections (1), (2), (3), and (4) of this section, the first named code shall govern over those following. The codes enumerated in this section shall be adopted by the council as provided in RCW 19.27.074 <http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=19.27.074>. The council shall solicit input from first responders to ensure that firefighter safety issues are addressed during the code adoption process. The council may issue opinions relating to the codes at the request of a local official charged with the duty to enforce the enumerated codes. [2003 c 291 § 2; 1995 c 343 § 1. Prior: 1989 c 348 § 9; 1989 c 266 § 1; 1985 c 360 § 5. [2003 c 291 § 2; 1995 c 343 § 1. Prior: 1989 c 348 § 9; 1989 c 266 § 1; 1985 c 360 § 5.] CHAPTER 51-50 WAC INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2012 Edition Includes adoption of and amendments to the 2012 International Existing Building Code and ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009 On Fri, Jun 19, 2015 at 11:41 AM, Roland Huggins <[email protected] > wrote: > That is a pretty good description. > > Roland Huggins, PE - VP Engineering > American Fire Sprinkler Assn. --- Fire Sprinklers Saves Lives > Dallas, TX > http://www.firesprinkler.org <http://www.firesprinkler.org/> > > > > > > > On Jun 19, 2015, at 11:32 AM, [email protected] wrote: > > > > Would you say this description is correct? "Limited access" A space > which is not accessible by simply opening a door and walking into it. It > can be accessed if necessary, just not by the general public or employees > at their normal work station. > > > > Mark at Aero > > 602 820-7894 > > _______________________________________________ > Sprinklerforum mailing list > [email protected] > > http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org > -- Ron Greenman Instructor Fire Protection Engineering Technology Bates Technical College 1101 So. Yakima Ave. Tacoma, WA 98405 [email protected] http://www.bates.ctc.edu/fireprotection/ 253.680.7346 253.576.9700 (cell) Member: ASEE, SFPE, ASCET, NFPA, AFSA, NFSA, AFAA, NIBS, WSAFM, WFC, WFSC They are happy men whose natures sort with their vocations. -Francis Bacon, essayist, philosopher, and statesman (1561-1626) A problem well stated is a problem half solved. -Charles F. Kettering, inventor and engineer (1876-1958) _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
