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  1. admiralArchArch

    NFPA 101 Chapter 43 Rehabs and Sprinkler Requirements.

    I could use some help interrupting 43.6.4.2 with respect to reconstruction. Paraphrased below: My interpretation is this is not a blanket statement requiring for sprinklers in all occupancies no matter what, but if your occupancy type has a specific requirement for automatic fire sprinklers...
  2. O

    Is netting considered an Open-Grid Ceiling?

    I am looking to open a Golf Simulator business in Massachusetts. I had reached out to my local fire inspector to ask if we could have netting under sprinklers, to which he responded that nothing could be under sprinklers to obstruct the spray pattern. The netting is to keep balls from hitting...
  3. K

    Panic Hardware and Door Closer

    I am trying to figure out if I need panic hardware/door closer/fire rated door for a vestibule that I am designing on an existing building. I have a 5B Construction Type Building, Occupancy Group B. The occupant load is 91 for the entire building spread over three floor. There are 4 exits total...
  4. eyan50495

    Fire Alarms on Wood TJI Ceiling (Exposed)

    Hi All I am trying to determine the fire alarm requirement for a composite wood joist (TJI / Glulam) ceiling. Ceiling height is 12' floor to floor with 24" TJIs. Although I have an answer from the local fire alarm contractor and know that our county fire marshal points to NFPA 72, I still want...
  5. eyan50495

    Ceiling Finish / Fire Issues?

    Hi All This is for a NYS Commercial Space (M): -1 Story + Basement -11,000 SF Floor Plate -Type V-B (Fully Sprinklered) -Roof Construction: Steel Posts, Microlam Girders with TJI Joists + Advantech Roof Sheathing -1st Floor Construction: 3-1/2" Concrete on Metal Deck over Microlam Girders w/...
  6. eyan50495

    Fire Req: Electrical Room w/ WH & Ref. Compressors?

    Hi We have a commercial space, Type VB, 1 story + basement, fully sprinklered building. We have an electrical room in the basement with rated walls, panic bar and sprinklers. The owner wants to put the water heaters and refrigeration compressors into this room as well. We read that the water...
    • eyan50495
    • Thread
    • compressors electrical fire code nec nfpa refrigeration type vb water heaters
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Fire Codes IBC / IRC
  7. J

    2012 nfpa 101 - Table 18.3.2.1 - Hazardous Area Protection

    in the olden days, i often heard people say..."storage room over 100 sf...1 hour" I'm working on a nursing home and with various sized storage rooms I'm looking at the 2012 NFPA 101...table 18.3.2.1. I have some storage rooms > 100 sf = 1 hour separation.... I also have smaller ones: over 50 sf...
  8. W

    Separated vs. Non-Separated Occupancies

    The State of Florida recently issued a Declaratory Statement on Section 6.1.14.4 of the Florida Fire Prevention Code. (excerpt below) The Petition requests a determination as to: 1) Whether the proposed buildings must be considered mixed occupancy or separate occupancy if the building plans...
    • WPCI
    • Thread
    • declaratory statement ffpc fire florida nfpa non-separated occupancy separated
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Fire Codes IBC / IRC
  9. V

    Stair Support in Exit Enclosure

    I have read the earlier discussion on the topic of structural penetrations of a rated exit enclosure, but I remain unclear as to what is permissible. We are working on a 5 story, Type II-B building. Vermont has replaced IBC chapter 1000 with NFPA 101 for matters of m.o.e. We have a 2-hr wall...
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