sprinkler protection exceptions

[cda]

NFPA 13

Except the concealed space rules and IFC ommissions,

since normaly do not allow ommissions, I thought there was a few in NFPA 13

anyone throw out a reference if there is one???

 

[AegisFPE]

"Small" skylights.

 

[cda]

Thought there was a list like in ifc

 

[cheyer]

Look in chapter 8..13-2010 edition

 

[Builder Bob]

ceiling pockets

 

[itsasurewin]

1. Skylights (less than 32 ft. sq. in area (NFPA 13, 8.5.7.1.)

2. Combustible soffits, eaves, overhangs, and decorative frame elements not exceeding 4 ft. in width. (NFPA 13, 8.15.1.2.18)

3. Exterior stair towers when the exterior walls are atleast 50 percent open, constructed of non combustible construction (NFPA 13, 8.15.3.2.4)

4.Ceiling Pockets (only total volume of unprotected ceiling does not exceed 100 ft. cube., depth does not exceed 12 inches, entire floor of the unprotected ceiling pocket is protected by the sprinklers at the lower ceiling elevation, Each unprotected ceiling pocket is separated from any adjacent unprotected ceiling pocket by a minimum 10 ft (3.05 m) horizontal distance and interior finish of the unprotected ceiling pocket is noncombustible or limited-combustible construction. (NFPA 13, 8.10.8.2)

5. spaces under ground floors, exterior docks and platforms ( not accessible for storage purposes, containts no equipment, floor over the space is tight construction, no combustible or flammable liquids or materials above space) (NFPA 13, 8.15.6.2)