IBC CODE - FIRE DETECTION IN SCHOOL.

[Shallem]

Hi.

Do we need to provide smoke detectors inside the class room of school if the whole building is sprinkler protected? I already provided in corridors, electrical rooms, communication rooms but i am confused either to provide smoke detector inside the class room or not. Kindly let me know the if there is any Code refers to the question.

Thanks
Shallem

 

[RonShap]

What code did you use to decide to put detectors in the corridors, electrical rooms, communication rooms?

You need to refer to a code for all minimums, then you can always go over an above if you want.

Minimums are generally in your adopted building code. If it happens to be the un-amended IBC 2015, you would look in 907. Is it a Group E Occupancy? Look at 907.2.3 for the basics

https://codes.iccsafe.org/public/document/IBC2015/chapter-9-fire-protection-systems

There might not be any smoke detectors needed as a base condition.

Then check other sections such as if there are atriums, or a high rise or HVAC, etc