Re: 2006 IBC 2nd attempt

["ABLE1" <royboynospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"KingFish" <al@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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>
> "Frank Olson" <use-the-email-links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
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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...
>
> 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. ; )
>

Ok, I really do get the point but it still leave the question un-answered.

Does the 2006 IBC require smokes to be installed in a building of this
type??

BTW it's ok if you say you don't know.

Thanks,

Les