IBC Standpipe Requirements

[bmlxd40]

Does the IBC base the requirement for standpipe installations on a certain number of stories? I do know that building height and occupancy are factors, but I didn't see anything about the number of stories being a factor.

 

[DBronson]

bmlxd40:

The height of the highest story determines whether a standpipe is required. See section 905.3.1 for details (2012 IBC).

Regards,

DB

 

[cdafd]

2009 ibc

Does 905.3.1 answer your question?

http://publicecodes.cyberregs.com/icod/ibc/2009f2cc/icod_ibc_2009f2cc_9_par100.htm?bu2=undefined

Also read 905.3 and 905.3.1 to 905.3.7::

http://publicecodes.cyberregs.com/icod/ibc/2009f2cc/icod_ibc_2009f2cc_9_par099.htm?bu2=undefined

 

[stookeyfpe]

You're getting bad information. The IBC requirements for a standpipe are based on the height of the highest occupied story (in feet) in relation to the lowest level of fire department access.

 

[bmlxd40]

Thank you guys. I researched the IBC in section 905 before I asked here, but I wanted to be sure I wasnt missing something somewhere else.