2015 IBC. Planning an addition to an existing building. Existing building is 1,254 s.f. office, use group B. Owner wants to add two one-bedroom apartment units to the back of the building (R-2)1,474 s.f.
Per Section 903.2.8 it appears fire sprinklers are required, regardless of how small the R-2 area is. And it appears to say the sprinklers are required throughout the entire building, even the Group B office area. Is that correct? Are there any ways to not have sprinklers in the office portion, such as a rated fire wall, fire barrier, etc?
Per Section 903.2.8 it appears fire sprinklers are required, regardless of how small the R-2 area is. And it appears to say the sprinklers are required throughout the entire building, even the Group B office area. Is that correct? Are there any ways to not have sprinklers in the office portion, such as a rated fire wall, fire barrier, etc?
