Closets

[FireProtection2009]

NFPA 13 requires a fully sprinklered building however in the life safety section of 13 it states closets under 12 Sq. ft. inside the dwelling unit of a new apartment bldg. do not have to be sprinklered. My interpretation is that I do not have to protect closets that meet that criteria. I just want to check with others on that I just don't understand why that wouldn't just be in 13. Thanks for any feedback.

 

[TravisMack]

If NFPA 101 is part of the adopted code in your jurisdiction then it is reasonable to use the 12 sq ft exception. However, if your jurisdiction has adopted the I-codes and does not consider the LSC, then you are to follow the I-codes which 903.3.1.1 of the IBC points you to NFPA 13. That would require sprinklers in your closets of an NFPA 13 system.

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[cdafd]

https://community.nfpa.org/thread/31738

 

[cdafd]

https://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=222854

 

[FireProtection2009]

Thanks guys I appreciate it.