I've come across several retail projects where there will be a "closet" that is just solid shelves about 18-24 inches deep and about four or five shelves tall, with a mirror across the front that acts as a door. It's certainly possible to provide a sprinkler outside of the closet and protect to the back of the hazard, but is this approach allowed?
To me it doesn't seem practical to provide a sprinkler at the top inside this shallow unit just as we wouldn't provide a sprinkler within the inside of cabinetry. If anything, the multiple solid shelves could prevent heat from collecting at the top and water from effectively reaching the bottom, although the door could also prevent discharge from reaching the bottom. Curious how others would approach these situations. Posted anonymously by a member for discussion. Discuss this | Subscribe.
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sean
11/12/2018 09:17:07 am
Is it a closet or cabinetry. It makes a difference per the code.
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WES
11/12/2018 10:53:51 am
This sounds like it would be allowed for omission by NFPA 13 8.1.1(7), as it is similar to furniture, trophy cases, or similar features. As always it'd probably be a discussion with the AHJ for the best approach -
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