#1 CHALLENGE

MY TASK
TIPS
PLANS & SPECS
PROJECT NOTES
MY TASK

​​​YOU ARE A CONSULTING ENGINEER RESPONSIBLE FOR FIRE SPRINKLER BID DOCUMENTS.
THE CHALLENGE: DETERMINE THE OCCUPANCY HAZARD CLASSIFICATION(S)
TIPS

​JUST LIKE THE REAL WORLD...
  • We are expected (and encouraged) to make good use of all resources available to us.
  • We are not only judged by getting the right answer, but also by how effective & efficient we are.
  • That said, it's better to be a little less effective than to be wrong.
  • If we don't know, ask.
  • We're not always given all the information we need.
  • It's better to ask for help than to assume and be wrong.
  • Some mistakes hurt, others not as much. The pain level of a mistake is not always in our control.
  • People are not always perfect. Always consider the source of the information.
  • Try your best, and forget the rest.
  • If we cheat, we only cheat ourselves. This workshop is designed to hone skill, not test our ability to copy someone else's results. Don't cheat yourself. Besides, there are cheat traps. That's all we'll say...
PLANS & SPECS

​PROPOSED PROJECT:
  • One-Story Bowling Alley
PLANS: SPECIFICATIONS:
  • No specifications provided.
PROJECT NOTES

​PROJECT NOTES
  • This is a new construction ​project.
  • No other notes taken.

#2 REFERENCES

ARCHITECT
BUILDING OWNER
CONTRACTOR (GENERAL)
CONTRACTOR (SUB)
ENGINEER (CIVIL)
ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL)
ENGINEER (MECHANICAL)
ENGINEER (PLUMBING)
ENGINEER (STRUCTURAL)
JURISDICTION (AHJ)
MY SUPERVISOR
MEYERFIRE UNIVERSITY
ARCHITECT
CODE
CONSTRUCTION
CEILINGS
OCCUPANCY
ROOMS
CODE
    What is the applicable building code?
CONSTRUCTION
    What is the construction type for this building?
CEILINGS
    Could I get a copy of the reflected ceiling plan?
OCCUPANCY
    What is the building's occupancy type?
ROOMS
    May I get a copy of the room names/uses?
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BUILDING OWNER
FURNITURE PLAN
INSURANCE
FURNITURE PLAN
    Can I get a copy of the furniture plan?
INSURANCE
    Is there any insurance criteria that applies to this building, which we should consider, when we're designing the fire sprinkler system?
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CONTRACTOR (GENERAL)
PLANS
OTHER PROJECTS
PLANS
    Do you have a recent copy of the plans?
OTHER PROJECTS
    Have similar projects had these occupancy hazard classifications shown on plans?
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CONTRACTOR (SUB)
OCCUPANT LOAD
OTHER PROJECTS
OCCUPANT LOAD
    Do you know the occupant load?
OTHER PROJECTS
    What has been the occupancy hazard classifications for similar projects?
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ENGINEER (CIVIL)
CODE
WATER
CODE
    What is the applicable building code?
WATER
    Are you providing a fire service for the sprinkler system to the building?
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ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL)
CODE
POWER
CODE
    What is the applicable building code?
POWER
    Are you providing Emergency Power for the building?
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ENGINEER (MECHANICAL)
CODE
COORDINATION
CODE
    What is the applicable building code?
COORDINATION
    Do you have an occupant load for your HVAC calcuations?
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ENGINEER (PLUMBING)
CODE
COORDINATION
CODE
    What is the applicable building code?
COORDINATION
    Are you planning to have a combined fire/water service?
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ENGINEER (STRUCTURAL)
FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATING
PLANS
STRUCTURE TYPE
FIRE-RESISTANCE-RATING
    Is any of the structure fire-resistance-rated?
PLANS
    Can I get a copy of the structural plans?
STRUCTURE TYPE
    What type of structure system is this building using?
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JURISDICTION (AHJ)
CODE
GROSS / NET CALCULATION
HAZARD CATEGORY
OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR
CODE
    What is the applicable building code for your jurisdiction?
GROSS / NET CALCULATION
    Should I use Gross or Net occupant load factors for this project?
HAZARD CATEGORY
    There are some gray-areas in regards to the fire sprinkler occupancy hazard classification. Do you have an opinion one way or another on what would be required by your office?
OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR
    Do you have any input for which occupant load factors to use for this project?
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MY SUPERVISOR
    My Question: ​I need some guidance on this. How do I determine an occupancy hazard classification?
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MEYERFIRE UNIVERSITY
    My Question: I could use some help here; how do I determine an occupancy hazard classification?
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#3 PROPOSED SOLUTION

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Note: just as in the real world, incorrect answers can sometimes be painful!
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