See this link for garage storage units on a project we're working on: https://www.wirecrafters.com/products/storage-lockers/garage-storage/ .
These are intended to be used for an enclosed parking structure in a mid-rise multi-family rental building. As indicated in the photos (and photos from similar manufacturers) there are no sprinklers underneath the cages. Will sprinkler heads be required? Would appreciate code verbiage as well. We hope to not have to install sprinklers underneath due to cost reasons. Submitted anonymously and posted for discussion. Discuss This | Submit Your Question | Subscribe
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Dan Wilder
8/24/2020 09:43:10 am
The website says they are 3' deep so there would be no allowable removal of sprinklers beneath as they exceed the 30" maximum.
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Brian Gerdwagen FPE
8/24/2020 11:34:40 am
You also need to ensure that they have the proper clearance to the sprinklers that are supposed to be protecting the storage. Depending on your type of sprinkler, this is at least 18" below the deflector.
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James Phifer
8/24/2020 11:40:16 am
I would review figure A.6.5.1.2 and see if that rule applies. If the top of the cage is 18" below the sprinkler deflector, and the cage is less than 48" wide, then no additional sprinkler protection should be required.
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Cherie
8/25/2020 04:08:07 pm
I agree with James, but I am adding a number to the code reference. NFPA 13 -16 A 8.6.5.1.2
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Franck
8/31/2020 04:33:25 am
Note that the 18'' rule does not apply for storage against walls...
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