Hello,
IBC 2015 mentions in Section 404.3 that sprinklers are not required where the ceiling of atrium is above 55 ft height. In the "IBC Code and Commentary" they explain that sprinkler systems are no longer effective at 55 ft and that installing them provides little benefits.
Does anyone know what they’re basing this explanation on? Is there any paper/criteria that allow us to know whether sprinklers are effective or not if they’re on a certain height? If performance based design is the answer, what criteria should be considered in making our study?
Thanks for your help.
IBC 2015 mentions in Section 404.3 that sprinklers are not required where the ceiling of atrium is above 55 ft height. In the "IBC Code and Commentary" they explain that sprinkler systems are no longer effective at 55 ft and that installing them provides little benefits.
Does anyone know what they’re basing this explanation on? Is there any paper/criteria that allow us to know whether sprinklers are effective or not if they’re on a certain height? If performance based design is the answer, what criteria should be considered in making our study?
Thanks for your help.
