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travismack&stookeyfpe: we use the new york state code which is,of course,based on the IBC. don't yet have the IFC, but will certainly get it. have been doing research as you suggest and have a better handle on it at this time. my thanks to boyh of you for your input. it was helpful and...

stookeyfpe:on nov. 14, you indicated that the max fireflow demand for a multi family res. development is almost always 1500 GPM,but you indicate a max flow of 2000 for a building of Type 2B const. that is sprinklered. so, what is added? in the end, i just want to know what the max. TOTAL...

response to stookeyfpe: the buildings will be Type 2A construction and will be fully sprinkler protected. is the max fire demand still 2000 GPM, and if so, how does that break down? (1000 standpipe,250 hose stream, etc.?) THANK YOU!

in response to stookeyfpe, the largest building will be four floors with three staircases, and a total area of approximately 700,000 sq.ft. also to travismack: i always thought standpipes were 500 GPM for the first and 250 each additional with a max. of 1250. thanks again for your input and help.

I am working on a housing project in NYS with 8-9 buildings which are multi family residential in scope. Based on the height of the buildings and the number of stairwells, the maximum fireflow for the standpipes would be 1250 GPM. Is this added to the sprinkler demand, hose stream, hydrant...