Hyrax4978
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I have spent all day pouring through NFPA LiNK trying to verify how much of the code will apply to existing buildings being renovated solely for process equipment purposes.
Basically there is a building that has a small waste water treatment and recycling system to treat their process water, clean it and evaporate it. NFPA 1 and 101 are specifically stated as codes to comply with. This is in Florida, so this is in reference to the florida version of those codes.
i can not find much other then vague references to what my limit is on how much i need to upgrade. the plan is to replace process equipment with a greater capacity. change no walls, doors, etc. existing secondary containment is large enough to accommodate. I see NFPA 1 says this code shall apply to both new and existing conditions. But what does that mean exactly.
I don't see much that aids in leaving existing walls, etc in place without having to do a full on code review, based on the fact its not a change of use.
Additionally it says all new work shall comply with the requirements of this code applicable to existing buildings. what does that even mean.
New interior finishes shall meet the requirements for new construction, well thats easy and makes sense.
Repairs, renovations, alterations, reconstruction, change of occupancy, and additions to buildings shall conform to this Code, NFPA 101, and the building code. ok so renovations also need to comply with the building code. But i assume because its not a change of use, we don't own a wholesale upgrade?
Any help is appreciated. Generally i would believe that minimal work outside of the process systems would be required, but just trying to get a definitive text to point to. Thanks!
Basically there is a building that has a small waste water treatment and recycling system to treat their process water, clean it and evaporate it. NFPA 1 and 101 are specifically stated as codes to comply with. This is in Florida, so this is in reference to the florida version of those codes.
i can not find much other then vague references to what my limit is on how much i need to upgrade. the plan is to replace process equipment with a greater capacity. change no walls, doors, etc. existing secondary containment is large enough to accommodate. I see NFPA 1 says this code shall apply to both new and existing conditions. But what does that mean exactly.
I don't see much that aids in leaving existing walls, etc in place without having to do a full on code review, based on the fact its not a change of use.
Additionally it says all new work shall comply with the requirements of this code applicable to existing buildings. what does that even mean.
New interior finishes shall meet the requirements for new construction, well thats easy and makes sense.
Repairs, renovations, alterations, reconstruction, change of occupancy, and additions to buildings shall conform to this Code, NFPA 101, and the building code. ok so renovations also need to comply with the building code. But i assume because its not a change of use, we don't own a wholesale upgrade?
Any help is appreciated. Generally i would believe that minimal work outside of the process systems would be required, but just trying to get a definitive text to point to. Thanks!
