Re: 2006 IBC 2nd attempt

["KingFish" <al@xxxxxx>]

"Frank Olson" <use-the-email-links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:UK4ql.26313$FI5.21813@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> ABLE1 wrote:
>> Hello all,
>>
>> I have a need for a small answer to a big question.
>>
>> If someone has a copy of the 2006 IBC would you look up if a building
>> that
>> is listed as type "General Mercantile", has 3 floors with about 5800 sq
>> ft
>> on each floor, is used for furniture sales on all floors including the
>> basement, with elevator.
>>
>> Is this building required to have smoke detectors installed as per NFPA
>> 72??
>> The building is not sprinkled.
>>
>> I don't at present have access to 2006 IBC but will towards the end of
>> next
>> week.  I know that there may be other issues to answer the question and
>> if
>> you need to ask a specific question please do so.
>>
>> I also know that the AHJ will make the final decision but he is reluctant
>> to
>> answer the question with out drawings and submittals in front of him.  I
>> am
>> trying to work out a quick number for my customer.
>>
>> Thanks much,
>>
>> Have a good day.
>>
>> Les
>>
>>
>
>
> Les:
>
> I tend to shy away from "quick numbers".  Wait for the drawings &
> submittals, then quote the job properly.  Until then, it's a "guessing
> game" with you as the "man on the spot".  That's my "two cents", anyway...

good policy if you can delay that long,  I call mine an ESTIMATE to get
around that problem.  some of that 'code' stuff is subject to
interpretation.  Especially if you start bringing in ADA, International
Codes, City, County, State Amendments, etc.  Don't forget Insurance Co
needs.   So if in your interpretation they need to pay you to put in a fire
alarm system then that would be your expert opinion.  They can always get
another opinion if they don't like that one. ; )