Interpretation #6949

Published March 20, 2012

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Original Request

Code Version
2007
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Building
Chapter
4
Section
423.5.16
Topic
Separate Buildings under one roof

Question

Is it the intent of section 423.5.16 Seperate Buildings to require many smaller buildings under one roof and not seperated by 60 feet or rated walls to be sprinkled as if one building.

Answer Published 03/20/2012 at 10:44 AM

Since the buildings are being considered one building per
503.1.2, yes, if the total fire area exceeds those
permitted in Chapter 9 for the occupancy.

Commentary

None.