Mercantile (Group M) is how retail is classified in the building code. For our purposes Retail = Mercantile = Store = Dispensary (In Colorado, Washington and select other states).
Obviously there are exceptions. Stores with racks, tire stores, other higher combustible-loaded "retail" uses require more robust fire protection. But if you are confused about reference to an occupancy as Mercantile, it is usually (and that's USUALLY with emphasis) an OH2. My opinion only, Steve L. From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bob Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2017 11:05 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Retail Building Retail vs Mercantile? Thank you, Bob Knight, CET III 208-318-3057 From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Gregory Lindholm Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2017 12:02 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Retail Building Something just came up here. What would stop someone from saying that any retail store (Small Strip Mall, etc.) would have to be designed according to NFPA #13 - 2016 20.3, which calls for .6 / 2000 for "Retail Store"??, instead of the normal Ordinary Hazard Group II? Greg Lindholm
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