FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM IN GROUP S2 OCCUPANCY
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM IN GROUP S2 OCCUPANCY
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I have to design Fire protection system for some warehouses. Based on the type of stuff being stored, the Warehouses comes under Group S2 as per IBC section 311.3 (2009 edition). But IBC section 903.2.10 describes the fire protection only for parking garages. I see many things in NFPA 13 describing the installation of sprinkler system in Storage areas. Can anyone suggest me the code from IBC which speaks about sprinkler system and standpipes in warehouses.





RE: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM IN GROUP S2 OCCUPANCY
Need to figure out what is stored, how high, how it will be stored, etc
If you have the IFC look at 2301.3, not near 13 but I think it has similar required info
Once that is compiled, then figure out which storage chapter/design applies out of 13
RE: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM IN GROUP S2 OCCUPANCY
RE: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM IN GROUP S2 OCCUPANCY
Have seen very few true S-2, so what is being stored that makes this a S-2?
Also, does this fall under IFC chap 23 high piled which may kick in the sprinkler requirement ??
RE: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM IN GROUP S2 OCCUPANCY
Not using sprinklers to increase size or some other code trade off??
RE: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM IN GROUP S2 OCCUPANCY
RE: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM IN GROUP S2 OCCUPANCY
Now if your question is also, if system is not required and you want to install one, what do you design it to??
I cannot advise on that one
RE: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM IN GROUP S2 OCCUPANCY
A S-2 occupancy is essentially a truly noncombustible building under the IBC. What you described is not a building containing noncombustible commodities. You are trying to mix the IBC requirements for a sprinkler system with NFPA 13. They are not related when it comes to sprinkler design. The IBC tells you when sprinklers are required – NFPA 13 dictates the design.
In my opinion you have a Group S-1 occupancy and based on the building area. You never told us the area so I don’t even know if sprinklers are required. I would need to know a great deal more to solve this problem. You are asking a complex, technical question to an internet forum. That is not our function.
If you are in North America, find a registered fire protection engineer. If not, locate one in the nation the scope of work is associated with.