Is it the intent of section 1012.2 when there is a change of
occupancy in an existing building to require fire protection
systems according to the new occupancy group?
Interpretation #7938
Published May 02, 2017
Original Request
- Code Version
- 2014
- Code
- EXTBLDG
- Code Description
- Chapter
- 10
- Section
- 1012.2
- Topic
- Change of Occupancy
Question
Answer Published 05/02/2017 at 8:18 AM
Yes. Please see the attached commentary
Commentary
Fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems would be required to comply as if it were a new structure per existing building code section 1012.2.