1,001 B
1,001 B
NFPA 13 Sprinkler System:
- Provide sprinklers in concealed spaces; no draftstopping is required
- No sprinklers in concealed spaces required if one of the following is met:
- Firestopping installed to compartmentalize the concealed spaces to max. 160 ft3; provide draftstopping above and in line with dwelling unit and sleeping unit separations per 718.3.2 (may utilize draftstopping at these locations to also work toward compartmentalization)
- Fill concealed spaces (2-in air gap at top permitted) with noncombustible insulation; provide draftstopping above and in line with dwelling unit and sleeping unit separations per 718.3.2
- Other options per NFPA 8.15
NFPA 13R Sprinkler System:
- No sprinklers required in concealed spaces; provide draftstopping above and in line with dwelling unit and sleeping unit separations per IBC 718.3.2
- Provide sprinklers in concealed spaces, no draft stopping is required