jdreeshb
Registered User
Just received a correction to rate the circulation hallways (loop) in an open warehouse office build. Normally we would have used all cubicles but in this case, a few are cubicles and the rest offices or conference rooms to 11' in the center. Sprinklers kill the budget (40+k) and with no more than 20 seats in the office, maybe I could do a different calc than using 1:100 gross if he accepted a per office calc. NC also has an exception for single tenants in multistory buildings but that appears to be just multi-story. The halls are 5.5' and are not enclosed to the roof deck but have 11' walls. I actually have 3 exits.
Is there something to hang my hat on to avoid fire-rating the hallways or sprinklers? Most of what I found is a judgment call if he accepts.
He quoted 2 exits = rated corridors if not sprinkled but he also didn't notice it was an open warehouse.
I am checking all the boxes by asking prior to specifying the sprinklers. Thank you.
Is there something to hang my hat on to avoid fire-rating the hallways or sprinklers? Most of what I found is a judgment call if he accepts.
He quoted 2 exits = rated corridors if not sprinkled but he also didn't notice it was an open warehouse.
I am checking all the boxes by asking prior to specifying the sprinklers. Thank you.