2015 IBC with NYS supplement.
§BC507.4 Sprinklered, one-story buildings.
The area of a Group A-4 building no more than one story above grade plane of other than Type V construction, or the area of a Group B, F, M or S
building no more than one story above grade plane of any construction type, shall not be limited where the building is provided with an automatic sprinkler system throughout in accordance with Section BC903.3.1.1 and is surrounded and adjoined by public ways or yards not less than 60 feet (18 288 mm) in width.
Exceptions:
1. Buildings and structures of Type I or II construction for rack storage facilities that do not have access by the public shall not be limited
in height, provided that such buildings conform to the requirements of Sections BC507.4 and BC903.3.1.1 and Chapter FC32 of the
International Fire Code.
2. The automatic sprinkler system shall not be required in areas occupied for indoor participant sports, such as tennis, skating,
swimming and equestrian activities in occupancies in Group A-4, provided that both of the following criteria are met:
2.1. Exit doors directly to the outside are provided for occupants of the participant sports areas.
2.2. The building is equipped with a fire alarm system with manual fire alarm boxes installed in accordance with Section BC907.