Interpretation #8528
Published April 27, 2021
Original Request
- Code Version
- 2021
- Code
- BUILDING
- Code Description
- Chapter
- Section
- 903.2.1.5
- Topic
- Automatic Fire Sprinklers in A-5 accessory areas.
Question
Is it the intent for all accessory spaces over 1,000 square feet to be provided with an automatic fire sprinkler system regardless of proximity to the A-5 activity?
Answer Published 04/27/2021 at 10:18 AM
It is the intent to provide sprinklers in accessory use areas if they are a part of and serving the A5 occupancy regardless of how remote since there is no language in the code section addressing that.
Commentary
If the accessory use is to serve the A5 occupancy, fire sprinklers are required for the accessory use. (based on the assumption that this has been properly classified as an A-5 occupancy)