RBK
Bronze Member
IFC section 308.3.1 states:
Charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking devices shall not be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction.
One of the exceptions is when the building, balconies and decks are protected with a fire sprinkler system.
What if the building is protected, but that particular balcony is open to sky, and installling a sprinkler is unneccessary/impractical? Do I have to appeal to the common sense of the fire code official? Would you say that because the building itself is protected, and that space doesn't require sprinklers because of it's physical features (i.e. no roof) that the intent of the exception is met, and barbecues are permitted?
Charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking devices shall not be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction.
One of the exceptions is when the building, balconies and decks are protected with a fire sprinkler system.
What if the building is protected, but that particular balcony is open to sky, and installling a sprinkler is unneccessary/impractical? Do I have to appeal to the common sense of the fire code official? Would you say that because the building itself is protected, and that space doesn't require sprinklers because of it's physical features (i.e. no roof) that the intent of the exception is met, and barbecues are permitted?