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  1. conklin8

    NFPA Table C105.1 or IFC 508.5.1 hydrant spacing

    FD can address the fire. It is a matter of code specification. Commonsense statement based on position & distance of existing buildings on surrounding properties. A "grandfathered" building at 625' is OK for occupancy but adjacent property structure(new) at 625' is unoccupiable(as a matter of...
  2. conklin8

    NFPA Table C105.1 or IFC 508.5.1 hydrant spacing

    I agree. A formal request is going to be made to City council to anact an ordinance requiring P & Z to work with the FD to review plans BEFORE a project is approved or permitted. Since building and fire codes are state mandated, B of A is probably not the best route now. Building has agreed to...
  3. conklin8

    NFPA Table C105.1 or IFC 508.5.1 hydrant spacing

    150'PLUS. FD has still not specified exact location as code & CPW mandate. Not accross State road.....running lenghtwise, so pavement and state DOT permits are required. This is disputable to minor affect. FD is measuring hose as truck would drive down road and park, then unobtructed walk to...
  4. conklin8

    NFPA Table C105.1 or IFC 508.5.1 hydrant spacing

    Yes. New Building 3600 sq ft. Specified as storage/warehouse, but considered flex space. FD is mandating any materials be removed as no CO is no longer eminent. We have requested a TCO. No word yet. Sprinklers are about $40K, but again insufficient water supply...so a main would still have...
  5. conklin8

    NFPA Table C105.1 or IFC 508.5.1 hydrant spacing

    I am looking for an alternative or exception for deviation from IFC 2006 as used in South Carolina. Problem: Furthest portion of newly constructed building is outside code specified distance of 500'. Hydrant & 6" main need to be extended approx. 150' to FD designated location. Next nearest...

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