Is a Sprinkler Required in Electrical Room?

11/8/2018

Is a sprinkler ever not required in an electrical room? We typically provide sprinklers in all electrical rooms, but are being asked specifically if we can omit one on a project.

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Diaa

11/8/2018 07:31:52 am

Sprinklers are required in Elec. based upon some conditions in NFPA 13 Clause No. 8.15.11.2

8.15.11.2 Sprinklers shall not be required in electrical equip-
ment rooms where all of the following conditions are met:

(1) The room is dedicated to electrical equipment only.
(2) Only dry-type electrical equipment is used.
(3) Equipment is installed in a 2-hour fire-rated enclosure including protection for penetrations.
(4) No combustible storage is permitted to be stored in the
room.''

I need to add to the discussion the IT Room or Telecom room if anyone have ref. from NFPA about it

Barry Williams

7/21/2020 11:01:29 am

If electrical rooms do not meet the criteria for the installation of sprinklers as required in the IBC, Chapter 5, where in the code is the requirement for installing sprinklers in electrical equipment rooms?

11/8/2018 09:49:40 am

Ask the AHJ. They and the insurance agency have the final decision.

Scott Walter McBride

11/8/2018 10:19:10 am

The key is that ALL of the requirements are met that DIAA mentioned. Most electrical rooms become sudo storage rooms and would then have to be protected by sprinklers.

I found this reference....
NFPA 75 requires that IT equipment room located in a sprinkled building be provided with sprinklers.
(https://www.campusfiresafety.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=NE4fUSardE8%3D&tabid=184&portalid=0&mid=496)

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