Comments on: Sprinkler Plan Review 101 (Part 1)

By: Michael O'Brian

Michael O'Brian — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:09:18 +0000

Frank, I am not sure but I believe you are refering to the Michigan exception as it relates to this. Michigan is one of the few that creates a new chapter in the Mechanical code based on a state act. I know at many of our communities the review is done by the fire marshal, or the plans examiner. Truly in the I-codes the requirements for fire suppression are found in Chapter 9 of the Fire Code, and copied into the Building Code for usability of the standard

By: Frank Bayer

Frank Bayer — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:51:03 +0000

Who is reviewing spinkler submittals in you jurisdictions. Since the International Codes defer sprinklers to the mechanical code, my jurisdiction leaves plan review and inspections to the Fire Marshall. The Building Department is kept out of it.

By: Byron Blake

Byron Blake — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:09:18 +0000

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By: Michael O'Brian

Michael O'Brian — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:25:19 +0000

Captain Tracy, great point and it should be noted as a hanger, and in the calcs but the I don’t see it yet in the 2010 13, maybe a good code change.

Mike, great question, I am going to clarify for some of our users you don’t know what a deferred submittal statement is. Per section 107.3.4.2 of the 2009 IBC (106 in 2006) it states:

Deferral of any submittal items shall have the prior approval of the building official. The registered design professional in responsible charge shall list the deferred submittals on the construction documents for review by the building official.

Documents for deferred submittal items shall be submitted to the registered design professional in responsible charge who shall review them and forward them to the building official with a notation indicating that the deferred submittal documents have been reviewed and found to be in general conformance to the design of the building. The deferred submittal items shall not be installed until the deferred submittal documents have
been approved by the building official.

By: Mike Evans

Mike Evans — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:25:33 +0000

Does anyone else require a deferred submittal statement from the Architect (as the design professional in responsible charge) for deferred submittals like sprinkler and fire alarm systems? See Section 106.3.4.2 of the IBC.

By: Capt.Tracy R. Hogue

Capt.Tracy R. Hogue — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:05:13 +0000

I did not see a requirement listed that should state on the drawings if you are using “flexible” sprinkler drops and heads. Also the type/manufacturer and if they are UL approved. I also ask for a manufacturer spec/cut sheet. This might be a idea for another article on your website.

By: Brian Duval

Brian Duval — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:38:42 +0000

Let’s not forget that if the system has a Backflow prevention device installed, that a cut sheet for it is also provided. If the system does utilize a Backflow device the installer must provide means to do (and preform) a full forward flow test as required by NFPA 13. This is something that is often overlooked.