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Bryce Bowsher
From: David Gessert[dgessert@frontier.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2014 5:26 PM FIECRiPD
To: Bryce Bowsher
Subject: Storage-Code Considerations NOV 1 7 2014
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In reflecting on the options the code gets complicated on what is allowed in a building that is not equipped with fire
sprinklers. All heights are from floor to the top of storage.
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0-500 square feet of unlimited height storage of Group A plastics pr,4vE � a Ks`
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May require some 500 sf space as an aisle—depends on layout and jurisdiction Tk-E` c.cr-- p vide,,,.,6,
Allows additional unlimited plastic storage to six feet in height S r GTIa-. .
Allows additional unlimited 12 foot storage of Commodity Class 4 or less of a fire hazard
Includes metallic dies, cardboard,tools and the like
Additional 0-500 areas allowed in separate buildings
Additional 0-500 areas allowed in the same building separated by a 1-hour fire barrier. This is less demanding
construction than a fire wall which we had discussed previously
501-2500 square feet of unlimited height storage of Group A plastics
Requires
Fire alarm system
Smoke& Heat Venting(roof vents)
Draft Curtains
Allows additional unlimited plastic storage to six feet in height
Allows additional unlimited 12 foot storage of Commodity Class 4 or less of a fire hazard
Such as metallic dies, cardboard,tools and the like
Additional 0-500 or 2500 areas allowed in separate buildings
Additional 0-500 or 2500 areas allowed in the same building separated by a 1-hour fire barrier.
2501 or greater—Requires fire sprinkler protection or an approved alternate design.
I hope this helps in your space planning.
Best Regards,
David
David Gessert, P. E.
Fire Protection Engineer
Fire Protection Consulting
3115 NW 132nd Place
Portland,OR 97229-7037
Direct: 503-531-8717
Fax: 503-531-8564
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Cell: 503-720-6185
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