SVFD6
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First post from a newbie still going through the cert processes:
Thanks for this outstanding resource.
Ok, the building inspector (also new) just stopped by to ask me to look at a renovation he is watching. It is a change of use and occupancy in a historic 130-140 year old nonsprinklered type V building. The owner has uncovered the original wood wainscot type of paneled ceiling and wants to leave it. It appears to be spruce or pine. The building inspector wants him to cover it with drywall because he is installing gas dryers for a laundromat. Am I using the 2006 IFC correctly by choosing untreated southern pine as an approximate material in the typical flame spread numbers in figure 803.1(3)? It gives a range of 130 to 190 which is with the range of 76 to 200 listed for class C materials (Class C determined from table 803.3 - "Interior wall and ceiling finish requirements by occupancy") in section 803.1.1. I am thinking the original ceiling is ok. Am I on the right path?
Thanks for this outstanding resource.
Ok, the building inspector (also new) just stopped by to ask me to look at a renovation he is watching. It is a change of use and occupancy in a historic 130-140 year old nonsprinklered type V building. The owner has uncovered the original wood wainscot type of paneled ceiling and wants to leave it. It appears to be spruce or pine. The building inspector wants him to cover it with drywall because he is installing gas dryers for a laundromat. Am I using the 2006 IFC correctly by choosing untreated southern pine as an approximate material in the typical flame spread numbers in figure 803.1(3)? It gives a range of 130 to 190 which is with the range of 76 to 200 listed for class C materials (Class C determined from table 803.3 - "Interior wall and ceiling finish requirements by occupancy") in section 803.1.1. I am thinking the original ceiling is ok. Am I on the right path?