Fire protection system for an Auditorium
Fire protection system for an Auditorium
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Hello everyone.
I'm currently working on a fire protection system for a 30,000 ft2 music auditorium. According to our jurisdiction here in Costa Rica, a sprinkler system is required in all areas, including some classrooms and a lobby.
My question is: Is it mandatory to include a standpipe system (combined sprinkler-standpipe) or just the sprinkler system is enough to meet NFPA requirements?
Appreciate your help.
Regards
I'm currently working on a fire protection system for a 30,000 ft2 music auditorium. According to our jurisdiction here in Costa Rica, a sprinkler system is required in all areas, including some classrooms and a lobby.
My question is: Is it mandatory to include a standpipe system (combined sprinkler-standpipe) or just the sprinkler system is enough to meet NFPA requirements?
Appreciate your help.
Regards





RE: Fire protection system for an Auditorium
NFPA 14 allows a combination sprinkler and standpipe system. However, if the standpipe is not required, you're adding a lot of extra pipe that is probably not needed. In the US a 30 K square ft auditorium wouldn't require a standpipe. It would require automatic sprinkler protection and a fire alarm & detection system activated upon sprinkler water flow.