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defining fire area

Ok I am going with the patio is part of the building fire area per the definition and because the roof line extends over it
 
Francis Vineyard said:
The key word is projection; a free standing roof not attached but against the exterior wall would not be an extension of a fire area. However outdoor area occupant load and means of egress has to be considered in the calculation if through the building but is not included for the sprinkler.

Francis
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Thanks Francis. It does make sense now as I agree completely. I now understand how these restaurants would have not been required to be wet under the 06 or earlier Codes. The change in the definition of "fire area" sheds a new light on how this project will be handled if it comes up. I am relatively new to commercial plan review so I don't have a good historical perspective. All of you fine folks here on this forum have been a great help.

thanksabunch

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