If you're doing level 1 alterations throughout an apt building (replacing in kind...carpet, windows, etc.) but you are closing up 1 set of windows and a few other level 2 alts (not even close to 50%), does this mean you are in a level 2 alteration with a work area over 50%? OR do you just look at the level 2 alts being done and see if they are over 50%? Basically I'm asking...Once the level 2 threshold is hit in a project, are level 1 alts considered to be level 2?
704.1 Scope. The requirements of this section shall be limited
to work areas in which Level 2 alterations are being performed,
and where specified they shall apply throughout the floor on
which the work areas are located or otherwise beyond the work
area.
then...
704.2.2 Groups A, B, E, F-1, H, I, M, R-1, R-2, R-4, S-1 and
S-2. In buildings with occupancies in Groups A, B, E, F-1, H, I,
M, R-1, R-2, R-4, S-1 and S-2, work areas that have exits or
corridors shared by more than one tenant or that have exits or
corridors serving an occupant load greater than 30 shall be provided
with automatic sprinkler protection where all of the following
conditions occur:
1. The work area is required to be provided with automatic
sprinkler protection in accordance with the International
Building Code as applicable to new construction;
2. The work area exceeds 50 percent of the floor area; and
3. The building has sufficient municipal water supply for
design of a fire sprinkler system available
Thanks for any input.
704.1 Scope. The requirements of this section shall be limited
to work areas in which Level 2 alterations are being performed,
and where specified they shall apply throughout the floor on
which the work areas are located or otherwise beyond the work
area.
then...
704.2.2 Groups A, B, E, F-1, H, I, M, R-1, R-2, R-4, S-1 and
S-2. In buildings with occupancies in Groups A, B, E, F-1, H, I,
M, R-1, R-2, R-4, S-1 and S-2, work areas that have exits or
corridors shared by more than one tenant or that have exits or
corridors serving an occupant load greater than 30 shall be provided
with automatic sprinkler protection where all of the following
conditions occur:
1. The work area is required to be provided with automatic
sprinkler protection in accordance with the International
Building Code as applicable to new construction;
2. The work area exceeds 50 percent of the floor area; and
3. The building has sufficient municipal water supply for
design of a fire sprinkler system available
Thanks for any input.