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Would an auto lift fall under the same rules as an elevator? I cannot find any specific code regarding this situation.
The main (ground-floor) level drives straight into the upper position for a car lift. The car lift can take the cars down into a basement parking level. I was going to install a dry ordinary hazards horizontal sidewall sprinkler at the top and bottom as a standard elevator. I am waiting for the architectural details at this time. I appreciate any input you may have. Posted anonymously for discussion. Discuss This | Submit Your Question | Subscribe
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Dave
2/17/2020 11:25:52 am
So the cars do not result in being "stacked" (a scenario for which Ken Isman wrote an article in 2007 about car lifts, where cars are double-stacked), it is just a means to transport the car to different levels?
Joe Meyer
2/18/2020 07:02:00 am
Yes, as the question was submitted the intent is just a lift and not multiple-stacked vehicles. Hope this helps clarify, thanks Dave.
Andrew Olson
2/27/2020 10:17:40 am
If I did have a situation where the cars are stacked where would I find that article?
Johnathan S
2/18/2020 05:42:45 pm
Why would you treat it any different than an elevator? My response is not based on any Codes, but more of an engineering assessment. I would sprinkler the top of the shaft conforming NFPA 13, 2019 - 9.3.6.5, and 2ft from the bottom of the shaft per NFPA 13, 2019 - 9.3.6.1. Leave a Reply. |
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