I'm working on an apartment that is surrounded by a manufacturing facility. The Fire Marshal is calling it NFPA 13R.
Can I use the new incoming water for domestic for fire as well, like in an NFPA 13D system? The manufacturing facility has its own system, but is attached to the apartment. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Sent in anonymously for discussion. Click Title to View | Submit Your Question | Subscribe
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Anthony
2/12/2024 07:53:31 am
The fire marshal can't call for anything. Sprinkler protection levels are based in building code which is a function of law. There are instances in the code where the AHJ can approve alternatives, but guy can't just make up code because they have a cool red hat.
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John
2/12/2024 08:23:13 am
I would also be interested to know if the manufacturing facility and apartment are considered separate buildings or if it is a separated mixed-use building. My understanding is NFPA 13R cannot be used in a mixed-use building.
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sean
2/12/2024 07:25:56 pm
Podium buildings are as close to mixing types as you get but they are technically two buildings per IBC
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Todd E Wyatt
2/12/2024 09:36:10 am
The scoping Code (e.g. IBC-2021) determines WHERE an automatic sprinkler system (ASPS) is required to be installed based on the building’s Occupancy Classification(s) (OC) and/or Specific Building Areas and Hazards (per IBC-2021 903.2.11).
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Todd E Wyatt
2/12/2024 09:38:01 am
Chapter 3 Occupancy Classification and Use
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Dan Wilder
2/12/2024 11:49:18 am
Can you , yes - as long as you comply with Chapter 9 of 13R... Also assuming all applicable and adopted building and fire codes are adhered to for a 13R application.
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Jesse
2/12/2024 12:33:21 pm
By "surrounded" by a manufacturing facility, I'm picturing it as a separate building.
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Casey Milhorn
2/12/2024 03:23:34 pm
Anthony covered it fairly well. Up to your water provider more than the codes/fire marshal office (though they may have an adopted/amended code that covers this as well, though not likely).
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