U Occupancy
U Occupancy
(OP)
I have a 780 sq.ft. pool equipment building classified as a U occupancy under the 2013 California Fire Code. Code analysis suggest a design/build fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13. In our opinion a fire sprinkler system in not required. Group U isn't addressed very well as needing protection in the IFC 903.2 section. The best I could find is 903.2.11 to suggest fire sprinkler protection is not required. I'm trying to convince the architect it is not required. Any advice?





RE: U Occupancy
2 any pool chemical storage?? If so what and how much?
3 ""Code analysis suggest a design/build fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13. "" who is doing the analysis and why is it thought to be needed??
RE: U Occupancy
More than likely the jurisdiction will require an IFC Hazardous Materials permit and IFC Section 5001.5. Being in California, this can be the Certified Unified Program Authority, which could be the Fire Department or Health Department, depending on the County. As part of the permit, a hazardous materials inventory statements (HMIS) will need to be generated. The HMIS can be compared to the MAQs to determine if your client is exceeding the quantity limits. Note that an automatic sprinkler system is not the only option allowed by the IFC to increase the MAQ, meaning an automatic sprinkler system isn't required in all cases.
If the inventory is short (<4 chemicals) I can offer a better opinion.
RE: U Occupancy
RE: U Occupancy
Is this building for a pool on site
Or just to store a lot of pool chemicals??