Interpretation #7271

Published November 13, 2013

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Original Request

Code Version
2010
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Building
Chapter
4
Section
403.3.2
Topic
Fire sprinkler water mains

Question

Is it the intent of 403.3.2 to require dual

water mains for the sprinkler system of a 100

ft. high building with a single pump?

Answer Published 11/13/2013 at 7:52 PM

7199 is the correct response and 7215 is incorrect.

Commentary

7215 fails to take in to account the fact that we do not have earthquakes in Florida and that is the reason for the dual mains.