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standpipe

  1. Blazer

    Standpipe location in parking garage

    I am designing locations of standpipes in an open parking garage, and because it is open and subceptible to freezing, Exception 3 of 905.3.1 (2015 IBC) allows the use of Class I manual dry standpipes. It states locations follow the same requirements for Class II standpipes in Section 905.5. My...
  2. P

    Standpipe Projections into Stairwell

    A DOJ inspector has just flagged several locations on my project where the standpipe valves project more than 4 inches into the path of travel on the stair landings. Has anyone else ever encountered this? How did you solve it? The best I can think of is to run small sections of cane rail around...
  3. Stone Bow Studios

    Standpipe in R-1 occupancy _ 2009 IBC

    I am doing a Performance Compliance Method - 2009 IEBC, for a Historic home (& former monastery) renovation to a Bed & Breakfast. It is a 3-story building (with attic & basement) & the 3rd floor is within the 30ft height from grade / fire department vehicle access. 2009 IBC 905.3 shows an...
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