StephNow
Registered User
I have an R-2, under the 2009 I-codes, with an existing fire alarm system. The proposal is to replace the fire panel, replace all the equipment, move the location of some devices and add some devices. The equipment is throughout the building.
Does this scope of work require that the entire system meet current code?
It seems like the IEBC calls this work a level 2 alteration(IEBC 404.1 reconfiguration or extension of a system), which then says (IEBC 704.4.1.6) that R-2 shall have a fire alarm system installed as required by the IFC for existing R-2 (IFC 4603.6.6) This leads me to think the answer is no, but then IFC 4603.7 makes me think maybe.
What do you think?
Does this scope of work require that the entire system meet current code?
It seems like the IEBC calls this work a level 2 alteration(IEBC 404.1 reconfiguration or extension of a system), which then says (IEBC 704.4.1.6) that R-2 shall have a fire alarm system installed as required by the IFC for existing R-2 (IFC 4603.6.6) This leads me to think the answer is no, but then IFC 4603.7 makes me think maybe.
What do you think?