IFC and IBC 906.1(6) Special-hazard

[rnapier]

IFC and IBC 906.1(6) Special-hazard this section seems overly broad and undefined and I was hoping that some of you out there could help me better understand what would be considered a special-hazard not already covered in Table 906.1.

 

[cda]

Which edition

 

[rnapier]

Which edition

Sorry I should have stated 2009

 

[cda]

Well never understood why buildings with sprinkler systems did not need fire extinguishers ???

Commentary just says " required in areas where fire hazards may exist based on the space""

To me catch all, since code cannot anticipate what a room may be used for, and would allow code official to require a fire extinguisher

 

[rnapier]

Thanks I don't have the commentary but it still seems overly broad. I am the kind of inspector that likes it spelled out so I can cut down on the arguments.

 

[cda]

Thanks I don't have the commentary but it still seems overly broad. I am the kind of inspector that likes it spelled out so I can cut down on the arguments.

That can be both good and bad

I like the because I said so clauses

 

[mtlogcabin]

To me catch all, since code cannot anticipate what a room may be used for, and would allow code official to require a fire extinguisher

This section is from the fire code and I agree it is a catch all that the fire inspector can use when doing fire inspections on a case by case basis. The use in a room may change which may result in a higher hazard.