Re: 2006 IBC 2nd attempt

["Doug" <not@xxxxxxxx>]

"Frank Olson" <use-the-email-links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> 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...

I rarely get a specification from the contractor/building owner/architect
detailing what is required, its normally just a vague "Provide a compliant
Fire Alarm system" or words to that effect and its left to the Fire alarm
contractor to specify the system in the quote.  I won't waste my time or
money having plans drawn until a purchase agreement is signed. Otherwise you
may run the risk of spending countless hours & hundreds of dollars on
blueprints, only to have the contractor/building owner take your
specs/prints/submittals and send them out for bid.

I quote the price based on past experience and with reasonable efforts to
determine what is likely to be required with the caveat that any
additions/changes etc. required by the City, AHJ etc. will be an additional
charge.

But to address the original question, I don't know the answer.

Doug