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    Debate with AHJ about omission of sprinklers

    We are installing a fire sprinkler system in a 13R occupancy with V-A construction. This is our second apartment complex this year and we had to appeal the AHJ's decision. They tried to require us to sprinkle the breezeway in both projects because they claimed they were open-ended corridors...
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    Exterior Stair at Garden Style Apartments

    I’m working on an R2, building type VB, 3 story, NFPA 13 sprinklered apartment building under the 2018 IBC w/ WA State amendments. It’s a garden style apartment with exterior stairs inset between the units. The breezeways/stairways are only present on one side of the building. I included 1...
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    Building Separation

    I have a triplex building (R-2) Type VB non-rated, consisting of 2 townhouse and a carriage unit over the garage. I have a breezeway between the townhomes taht is 9' wide, going back to the carriage entry. My plan checker is telling me that since we are separating the units with 1hr...
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