hhsting
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Which code and section article address requirement for smoke detector in electrical room building commercial non high rise?
Smoke detector electrical room
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rc/retired
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IBC, IFC don't know if it's required though
hhsting
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What section(s)?
rc/retired
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I don't know. I no longer have access to those books since I retired.
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IFC 907.2.18.1 is specific to Underground Buildings with Smoke Control Systems
Yep I was thinking of being way down in a parking garage where I have spent most of my adult life.
rc/retired
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Banished? Or hopefully working
Both
I must say trying to help someone do their homework when I failed to do my own is not a good look at all.
hhsting
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I must say trying to help someone do their homework when I failed to do my own is not a good look at all.
I noticed you do this to my threads only.
Anyways trying to point which code or article or sharing knowledge is not called homework. I already did my homework but was not able to find it.
No worries as today is my last day on the forumI noticed you do this to my threads only.Anyways trying to point which code or article or sharing knowledge is not called homework.
I already did my homework but was not able to find it.
victor.cherkashi
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In NYC:
907.2
In all occupancies where an automatic fire alarm system is required, selective coverage smoke detectors shall be located as follows, unless partial or total coverage automatic detection is specified.
1. In each mechanical equipment, electrical, transformer, telephone equipment or similar room, in elevator machine rooms, and in elevator lobbies.
907.2
In all occupancies where an automatic fire alarm system is required, selective coverage smoke detectors shall be located as follows, unless partial or total coverage automatic detection is specified.
1. In each mechanical equipment, electrical, transformer, telephone equipment or similar room, in elevator machine rooms, and in elevator lobbies.
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You can't leave, you don't have a hall pass nor have you passed the departure test!
Stay put, we enjoy inspectors input!
hhsting
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Leave and go where my friend? I was just kidding with you
gadfly56
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As Victor points out, any requirements will be in the building code or local amendments thereto. Or the specs and drawings, which can go above and beyond code.
Or in NFPA 72.
ron
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As mentioned, you need to look in the adopted building code for the jurisdiction you are working and determine from the occupancy type if it is required.
For example, if it was the 2021 IBC and a Business "B" Occupancy (non-high rise), then no detectors are required per section 907.2.2.
codes.iccsafe.org
For example, if it was the 2021 IBC and a Business "B" Occupancy (non-high rise), then no detectors are required per section 907.2.2.
CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS - 2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC)
ICC Digital Codes is the largest provider of model codes, custom codes and standards used worldwide to construct safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures.
codes.iccsafe.org
ron
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NFPA 72 tells you how to install detectors, not if they are required.Or in NFPA 72.
ron
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Yes, once you determine detectors and the associated control panel are required for the occupancy / facility from the Building Code, then you can go to NFPA 72 to see the how, that you need to put a detector at the control unit, power extender, etc.
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