So let's hear possible occupant load numbers ??
Do they have bleachers or some type of other seating???
What is it mainly used for??
303.5 Assembly Group A-4.
Group A-4 occupancy includes assembly uses intended for viewing of indoor sporting events and activities with spectator seating including, but not limited to:
Arenas
Skating rinks
Swimming pools
Tennis courts
That would kind of be my criteria
Who owns the building school district, college, private??
BC507.4 states:
§BC507.4 Sprinklered, one-story buildings.
of other than Type V construction, or the area of a Group B, F, M or S
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.
Is there a definition for "Participant sports" anywhere?
Do the spectators require seating or fixed seats?
Sports that people participate in??
It gives examples
such as tennis, skating,
Practice. Different sports.They are participating in sports
Practice or a real game
Now we get to where the ball meets the field so to speak, its a Field House/practice facility. Big as an aircraft hanger but with no fixed bleachers/restrooms, etc. Consider that in addition to team sports, band practices, graduation events, rodeos, dog shows, emergency evacuation shelter and other events could also be held in it. Could be as dense as 15sq.ft up to 50 sq'ft..
Have you checked with local fire?
Goal now is to define indoor participant sports (BC507.4). §BC303.5 Assembly Group A-4 definition does not mention indoor participant sports. The indoor practice facility is for college sports.Let's start over
What is your code search goal?
Construction type
No sprinklers
Other
Your asking me
1. No it does not meet the exemption from sprinklers
2. I am sticking with 50 either seats or spectator standing area, to drive meeting spectator
Schematic design is not showing seats yetWill there be any fixed spectator seating?