Hello, I really need your help as I’m having a hard time understanding the sprinkler requirements for construction type '5B'. This is about 7000 sq ft, and the previous use was A2, with no changes in the use group.
The building is not equipped with sprinklers, and the exterior wall is a 1-hour rated wall. I received a comment asking me to 'show how the fire sprinklers are not required per VCC (Virginia Construction Code) 2018, section 903.2.' I would really appreciate it if an expert could explain to me how to respond to this comment
I’ve attached screenshots of the building information. For your reference, we are not changing in use group and no change with the structure or exterior
The building is not equipped with sprinklers, and the exterior wall is a 1-hour rated wall. I received a comment asking me to 'show how the fire sprinklers are not required per VCC (Virginia Construction Code) 2018, section 903.2.' I would really appreciate it if an expert could explain to me how to respond to this comment
I’ve attached screenshots of the building information. For your reference, we are not changing in use group and no change with the structure or exterior