Hi. I have a new 3-story building - the top 2 levels are R-2 occupancy with a 13R sprinkler system and a lower level which is Assembly with a full 13 sprinkler system. My AHJ says I am not afforded a fire separation reduction from 2hr to 1hr since I'm not a full 13 on the whole building.
Where in the code does it say that? I'm meeting sprinkler system requirements for each occupancy. The 4 upper units discharge to an exterior staircase, so there's no stairwell penetration into the assembly space.
Thanks!
Where in the code does it say that? I'm meeting sprinkler system requirements for each occupancy. The 4 upper units discharge to an exterior staircase, so there's no stairwell penetration into the assembly space.
Thanks!