Sparky1981
PE
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Occupation
- Electrical/Lighting Engineer
Its been sometime since I have designed a hotel. I recall in the past if it was over 5 stories we had to install a generator, and did on a few. I am about to embark on another hotel and all I am finding in the 2018 IBC regards "high-rise" which is not defined by stories but instead height. It defines this as 75' above the level the fire trucks are at. So if the hotel is five stories but under 75' seems like no generator required. But it is sticking in the back of my find some magic about 5 stories that I just cant find. Anybody know the five story requirement and where I can find it? Thanks.