I have a project that is a building 10-ft x 20-ft and is used only for electrical equipment. The building is remotely located, 10 miles from the nearest town.
Would a fire hydrant be required for such a structure? If not, what code exception would allow the omission of a hydrant? Thanks in advance. Sent in anonymously for discussion. Click Title to View | Submit Your Question | Subscribe
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Matt C.
3/27/2024 08:42:39 am
I assume you're somewhere in the US, judging by your use of 'miles' haha. I can't speak for any jurisdictional requirements but here in Ontario (Canada), on its own, no there wouldn't be any requirement for a water supply unless the building area exceeded 600m^2 (~6460 sqft). What is your code of reference? IBC?
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Sean Kyer
3/27/2024 08:51:15 am
Yes, it is in the USA, and the project is being built according to IFC/IBC 2018 ed.
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Jesse
3/27/2024 08:47:23 am
This is a great case of your milage may vary. Having worn the AHJ hat in the past, I wouldn't have required a hydrant for a remote 200 sq. ft. building. That merely tank water on the first due Engine Co.
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Richard W Mercer
3/27/2024 08:59:41 am
A few questions:
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Dwight Havens
3/27/2024 09:35:53 am
Subject to modification by local law, water supply requirements can be found in IFC, Chapter 5, Fire Service Features. Section 507, Fire Protection Water Supplies is the applicable section. The base requirement is that you have to have an "approved" water supply. Approved means "Approved by the Fire Code Official."
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Conrad
3/27/2024 02:47:33 pm
As Dwight stated, Appendix B is useful for IFC jurisdictions.
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Jack G
3/27/2024 09:56:01 am
IBC table 102 requires /1 hydrant.
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Wes
3/27/2024 10:01:34 am
IBC Table 102?
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Glenn Berger
3/27/2024 09:59:32 am
This subject is one that the authorities will give a more direct requirement of rules to be followed.
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Todd E Wyatt
3/27/2024 11:15:26 am
SUMMARY
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Todd E Wyatt
3/27/2024 11:15:52 am
REFERENCES
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