Assuming this is wood construction, have him look at IBC 717. Preferably a copy with the commentary. Covers draft stopping, fire blocking etc for attics, concealed spaces, architectural trim etc.
We do dozens of buildings every year where this space is not sprinklered. [Shremshock_Logo_Long.gif] ROBERT J HOLLAND JR AIA, CDT, LEED AP, PMP ARCHITECTS / ENGINEERS / INTERIOR DESIGNERS 7400 West Campus Rd. Suite 150 New Albany, OH 43054 www.shremshock.com<http://www.shremshock.com/> t 614 545 4550 x 286 f 614 545 4555 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Steve Sorrell Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2016 10:27 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Roof Parapet Protection I have an architect that is insisting that the space above the roof line caused by the kickers supporting the parapet walls needs to be sprinkled. Has anyone had any experience with this ? Stephen J. Sorrell, CET NICET# 77901 Level III E mail: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Senior Designer Performance Fire Protection, LLC Corporate Office 179 Gasoline Alley - PO Box 4510 Mooresville, NC 28117 Phone: 704-663-1664 Fax: 704-663-1652 Cell : 704-309-1242 Web: www.performancefire.com<http://www.performancefire.com/> Licensed in NC, SC, VA, TN, GA, AL "Performance on Every Level."
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