Re: 2006 IBC 2nd attempt

["Crash Gordon" <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Estimate it assuming that it does, then the client will be pleasantly
surprised later if it doesn't.



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**Crash Gordon**







"ABLE1" <royboynospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "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. ; )
>>
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> 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??
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> BTW it's ok if you say you don't know.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Les
>
>