Am I reading the Scope of 13R correctly?
I am designing a Sprinkler system for a building which is five stories in
height. Each floor is about 5,500 SF. The Ground floor is a parking garage
of concrete & steel (Type 1a construction) with 4 stories of Residential
above which constructed of wood (Type 3B Construction). The parking garage
shall be protected by a Dry Pipe System designed in accordance with NFPA 13.
There is a 2 hour Occupancy Separation between Garage & The Second Floor.
The Second thru Fifth levels are to be protected by a NFPA 13R Sprinkler
System. The overall building height measures less than 60' above grade.
NFPA 13R Scope: states this standard shall cover ____ "residential
occupancies up to and including four stories in height in buildings not
exceeding 60 ft. in height above grade plane."
Due to the phrase "in Buildings" am I interpreting this correctly?
Regards,
G. Tim Stone
G. Tim Stone Consulting, LLC
NICET Level III Engineering Technician
Fire Protection Sprinkler Design
and Consulting Services
117 Old Stage Rd. - Essex Jct., VT. 05452
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