Interpretation #8635

Published April 25, 2022

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Code Version
2014
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Chapter
9
Section
903.2.11.3
Topic
Exception 2

Question

Is it the intent of exception 2 for sprinkler protection to be required in a parking garage when, attached, Elevated pedestrian bridges are added in order to access adjacent buildings on a level other than the ground floor?

Answer Published 04/25/2022 at 8:48 AM

No. Please see the attached commentary.

Commentary

Pedestrian bridges can be designed to create a single structure from the two if they are on the same lot or it can be designed as a Pedestrian Walkway - B3104.2 connecting two buildings.