What is the opinion in the review community on the requirement for sprinklers under a building extension or overhang where said extension is more than 4’ and where it is likely that goods will be placed for sale (sidewalk sale) etc. The actual language in the NFPA13 Standard is:
2002 NFPA13, Section 8.14.7* Exterior Roofs or Canopies
Unless the requirements of 8.14.7.2 or 8.14.7.3 are met, sprinklers shall be installed under exterior roofs or canopies exceeding 4’ in width.
Subsections 8.14.7.2 or 8.14.7.3 appear to deal with circumstances where said extensions are non-combustible and said extensions are to protect foot traffic from weather elements only.
Subsection 8.14.7.4 then states “Sprinklers shall be installed under roofs or canopies over areas where combustibles are stored or handled.”
2007 NFPA13 and 2010 NFPA13
The wording in the 2007 and the 2010 NFPA13, Section 8.15.7 , is quite similar in nature and the section regarding the storing and handling of combustible materials is moved to Section 8.15.7.5.
It is my contention that “combustible goods stored or handled” would include goods placed for sale.
What would you consider to be the likely-hood that retail establishments will at some point in time be placing goods on the sidewalk for sale?
How would you address this concern?
2002 NFPA13, Section 8.14.7* Exterior Roofs or Canopies
Unless the requirements of 8.14.7.2 or 8.14.7.3 are met, sprinklers shall be installed under exterior roofs or canopies exceeding 4’ in width.
Subsections 8.14.7.2 or 8.14.7.3 appear to deal with circumstances where said extensions are non-combustible and said extensions are to protect foot traffic from weather elements only.
Subsection 8.14.7.4 then states “Sprinklers shall be installed under roofs or canopies over areas where combustibles are stored or handled.”
2007 NFPA13 and 2010 NFPA13
The wording in the 2007 and the 2010 NFPA13, Section 8.15.7 , is quite similar in nature and the section regarding the storing and handling of combustible materials is moved to Section 8.15.7.5.
It is my contention that “combustible goods stored or handled” would include goods placed for sale.
What would you consider to be the likely-hood that retail establishments will at some point in time be placing goods on the sidewalk for sale?
How would you address this concern?