Arguably in the right circumstances the tub or shower enclosure could be come a separate "compartment" I would think. We don't do a ton of this but a lot of higher end properties have a toilet cubicle that usually qualifies as a compartment and doesn't require a separate sprinkler in just it. Typically the rest of the bathroom is well over 55 sq ft in these types of residences though.
Mike Morey CFPS 3229 * NICET S.E.T. 123677 Project Manager * Fire Protection Group Shambaugh & Son, LP an EMCOR Company 7614 Opportunity Drive * Fort Wayne, IN * 46825 direct 260.487.7824 / cell 260.417.0625 / fax 260.487.7991 email mmo...@shambaugh.com -----Original Message----- From: Sprinklerforum <sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org> On Behalf Of Travis Mack via Sprinklerforum Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2022 2:14 PM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Cc: travis.m...@mfpdesign.com; wmens...@comcast.net Subject: RE: 13R bathrooms BE ADVISED - This email originated outside EMCOR. Tub area is to be included. I believe there was confusion as it wasn't always being applied correctly, so the committee just said 55 sq ft total. Travis Mack, CFPS, CWBSP, RME-G, COC, SET Senior Engineering Manager MFP Design 480-505-9271 ext. 700 C: 480-272-2471 travis.m...@mfpdesign.com<mailto:travis.m...@mfpdesign.com> https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.mfpdesign.com__;!!FaxH778!P_yUSvDLtBo4axv33XGiyC5qBELehWPhsE3N-ckNJmcig1itRc9bHGgOG2lEb9_s$ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.mfpdesign.com__;!!FaxH778!P_yUSvDLtBo4axv33XGiyC5qBELehWPhsE3N-ckNJmcig1itRc9bHGgOG2lEb9_s$ > Send large files to us via: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.hightail.com/u/MFPDesign__;!!FaxH778!P_yUSvDLtBo4axv33XGiyC5qBELehWPhsE3N-ckNJmcig1itRc9bHGgOG56tm3Aw$ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww.hightail.com*2Fu*2FMFPDesign&data=02*7C01*7C*7C1121d49f9e6b4cf248f108d4df580e77*7C14e5497c16da42e69ffa77d19bafe511*7C0*7C0*7C636379016677342180&sdata=eGdMZGu2wXhUupGwgGTrqF3b54OP5*2BAZvlHhABSexWY*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSU!!FaxH778!P_yUSvDLtBo4axv33XGiyC5qBELehWPhsE3N-ckNJmcig1itRc9bHGgOG4pGJO3Q$ > From: Sprinklerforum <sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org> On Behalf Of BILL MENSTER via Sprinklerforum Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2022 11:53 AM To: sprinklerforum <sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> Cc: BILL MENSTER <wmens...@comcast.net> Subject: 13R bathrooms I believe past editions of NFPA 13R (pre-2007) included an explanation that the bathtub area need not be included in the square foot area of the bathroom. However, current editions (in this case the 2016 edition) do not include this language. My question is, does the tub area need to be included in the bathroom area? Thanks for your help. Bill Menster _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org<mailto:Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org__;!!FaxH778!P_yUSvDLtBo4axv33XGiyC5qBELehWPhsE3N-ckNJmcig1itRc9bHGgOG3rr_Snv$ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org__;!!FaxH778!P_yUSvDLtBo4axv33XGiyC5qBELehWPhsE3N-ckNJmcig1itRc9bHGgOG3rr_Snv$ > _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org__;!!FaxH778!P_yUSvDLtBo4axv33XGiyC5qBELehWPhsE3N-ckNJmcig1itRc9bHGgOG3rr_Snv$ This message is for the named person's use only. It may contain confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. If you receive this message in error, please immediately delete it and all copies of it from your system, destroy any hard copies of it and notify the sender. You must not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, distribute, print, or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended recipient. _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org