In 2003 we designed a new addition to a hospital on the east coast. During the fire alarm test, the local inspector walked around with a dB meter checking the sound levels throughout. He is flagging us on a number of areas since they are not 15db above and ambient level.
The project was started in 03 so we are following IBC 2000 (907.9.2) and NFPA 72 7.4.2.1 (2002).
We understand that hospitals follow 'defend in place' which means they won't evacuate the building in the event of an alarm, and we have had several previous complaints about the fire alarm being too loud (staff complaints...)
Has anyone run into this issue before?
Thanks,
Tom
The project was started in 03 so we are following IBC 2000 (907.9.2) and NFPA 72 7.4.2.1 (2002).
We understand that hospitals follow 'defend in place' which means they won't evacuate the building in the event of an alarm, and we have had several previous complaints about the fire alarm being too loud (staff complaints...)
Has anyone run into this issue before?
Thanks,
Tom