This may or may not be helpful: IBC 2018 (see exceptions below)
*507.4 Sprinklered, One-Story Buildings* The area of a Group A-4 <https://up.codes/viewer/wyoming/ibc-2018/chapter/3/occupancy-classification-and-use#303.5> building not more than one story above grade plane <https://up.codes/viewer/wyoming/ibc-2018/chapter/2/definitions#story_above_grade_plane> of other than Type V construction, or the area of a Group B <https://up.codes/viewer/wyoming/ibc-2018/chapter/3/occupancy-classification-and-use#304>, F, M or S building no more than one story above grade plane <https://up.codes/viewer/wyoming/ibc-2018/chapter/2/definitions#story_above_grade_plane> of any construction type, shall not be limited where the building is provided with an automatic sprinkler system <https://up.codes/viewer/wyoming/ibc-2018/chapter/2/definitions#automatic_sprinkler_system> throughout in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 <https://up.codes/viewer/wyoming/ibc-2018/chapter/9/fire-protection-and-life-safety-systems#903.3.1.1> and is surrounded and adjoined by public ways <https://up.codes/viewer/wyoming/ibc-2018/chapter/2/definitions#public_way> or yards <https://up.codes/viewer/wyoming/ibc-2018/chapter/2/definitions#yard> not less than 60 feet (18 288 mm) in width. *Exceptions:* 1. Buildings and structures of Type I or II construction for rack storage facilities <https://up.codes/viewer/wyoming/ibc-2018/chapter/2/definitions#facility> that do not have access by the public shall not be limited in height, provided that such buildings conform to the requirements of Sections 507.4 and 903.3.1.1 <https://up.codes/viewer/wyoming/ifc-2018/chapter/9/fire-protection-and-life-safety-systems#903.3.1.1> and Chapter 32 <https://up.codes/viewer/wyoming/ifc-2018/chapter/32/high-piled-combustible-storage#32> of the *International Fire Code <https://up.codes/viewer/wyoming/ifc-2018>*. 2. The automatic sprinkler system <https://up.codes/viewer/wyoming/ibc-2018/chapter/2/definitions#automatic_sprinkler_system> shall not be required in areas occupied for indoor participant sports, such as tennis, skating, swimming and equestrian activities in occupancies in Group A-4 <https://up.codes/viewer/wyoming/ibc-2018/chapter/3/occupancy-classification-and-use#303.5>, provided that all of the following criteria are met: 1. 2.1. Exit <https://up.codes/viewer/wyoming/ibc-2018/chapter/2/definitions#exit> doors directly to the outside are provided for occupants of the participant sports areas. 2. 2.2. The building is equipped with a fire alarm system <https://up.codes/viewer/wyoming/ibc-2018/chapter/2/definitions#fire_alarm_system> with manual fire alarm boxes <https://up.codes/viewer/wyoming/ibc-2018/chapter/2/definitions#manual_fire_alarm_box> installed in accordance with Section 907 <https://up.codes/viewer/wyoming/ibc-2018/chapter/9/fire-protection-and-life-safety-systems#907> . 3. 2.3. An automatic sprinkler system <https://up.codes/viewer/wyoming/ibc-2018/chapter/2/definitions#automatic_sprinkler_system> is provided in storage rooms, press boxes, concession booths or other spaces ancillary to the sport activity space. Ron Greenman rongreen...@gmail.com 253.576.9700 The Universe is monstrously indifferent to the presence of man. -Werner Herzog, screenwriter, film director, author, actor and opera director (1942-) On Tue, Dec 1, 2020 at 10:11 AM Travis Mack via Sprinklerforum < sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> wrote: > I seem to recall something in the I-codes that states you are not required > to protect over an event center floor if the ceiling/roof is "x feet" above > the floor level. However, of course, I can't locate the reference section > today. Does anyone happen to know where that reference may be at in the > I-codes? > > > Travis Mack, CFPS, CWBSP, RME-G, SET > Engineering Manager > MFP Design > 3356 E Vallejo Ct > Gilbert, AZ 85298 > NEW EXTENSION: 480-505-9271 ext. 700 > NEW MOBILE: 480-272-2471 > travis.m...@mfpdesign.com > www.mfpdesign.com > > Send large files to us via: https://www.hightail.com/u/MFPDesign > LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travismack > > > _______________________________________________ > Sprinklerforum mailing list > Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org > > http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org > _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
