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You 04:17 PM

What is the maximum ceiling height (in feet) for a flat horizontal ceiling where residential sprinklers are installed?

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FireCodes AI 04:17 PM

The maximum ceiling height for a flat, smooth, horizontal ceiling where residential sprinklers are installed is 24 feet (7.3 meters) above the floor. This is specified in the Florida Low-Rise Residential Sprinkler Code 2019, Section 711.3.1(1), which states that the number of sprinklers in the design area shall be all of the sprinklers within a compartment, up to a maximum of four sprinklers, that require the greatest hydraulic demand for a flat, smooth, horizontal ceiling with no beams up to a maximum of 24 feet above the floor.



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“Section 7.1.1.3.1 (1): *For each of the following situations, the number of sprinklers in the design area shall be all of the sprinklers within a compartment, up to a maximum of four sprinklers, that require the greatest hydraulic demand: (1) A flat, smooth, horizontal ceiling with no beams up to a maximum of 24 ft (7.3 m) above the floor.”

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You 10:38 AM

What is the maximum distance to a fire hydrant from a fire department connection for a fully sprinklered building?

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FireCodes AI 10:38 AM

According to the Florida Standpipe Installation Code 2019, the maximum distance from a fire department connection to the nearest fire hydrant for a fully sprinklered building is 100 feet (30.5 meters). This requirement is specified in Section 6.4.5.4, which states that fire department connections must be located not more than 100 feet from the nearest fire hydrant connected to an approved water supply. However, the location of the fire department connection can exceed 100 feet if approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), as mentioned in Section 6.4.5.4.1.



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“Section 6.4.5.4: Fire department connections shall be located not more than 100 ft (30.5 m) from the nearest fire hydrant connected to an approved water supply.
Section 6.4.5.4.1: The location of the fire department connection shall be permitted to exceed 100 ft (30.5 m) subject to the approval of the AHJ.”

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You 05:03 PM

What is the required depth (in inches) of a lintel for openings to an adjoining space in a compartment?

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FireCodes AI 05:04 PM

The required depth of a lintel for openings to an adjoining space in a compartment is specified in the Florida Family Dwelling Sprinkler Code 2019. According to the code, each wall in a compartment is permitted to have openings to an adjoining space if the openings have a minimum lintel depth of 8 inches (200 mm) from the ceiling. Additionally, the total width of the openings in a single wall should not exceed 8 feet (2.4 meters) in width. A single opening of 36 inches (900 mm) or less in width without a lintel is permitted when there are no other openings to adjoining spaces.



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“Florida Family Dwelling Sprinkler Code 2019, Section 3.3.2: ‘Compartment: A space completely enclosed by walls and a ceiling. Each wall in the compartment is permitted to have openings to an adjoining space if the openings have a minimum lintel depth of 8 in. (200 mm) from the ceiling and the total width of the openings in a single wall does not exceed 8 ft (2.4 m) in width. A single opening of 36 in. (900 mm) or less in width without a lintel is permitted when there are no other openings to adjoining spaces.’”

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You 05:22 PM

How many sprinklers are required to be calculated on ESFR systems?

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FireCodes AI 05:22 PM

For Early Suppression Fast-Response (ESFR) sprinkler systems, the design area is required to consist of the most hydraulically demanding area of 12 sprinklers. This configuration typically includes 4 sprinklers on each of three branch lines. This requirement is specified in multiple sections of the Florida Sprinkler Installation Code 2019, ensuring consistency across different storage applications and system designs.



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“Florida Sprinkler Installation Code 2019, Section 27.2.4.4: ‘For ESFR sprinklers, the design area shall consist of the most hydraulically demanding area of 12 sprinklers, consisting of 4 sprinklers on each of three branch lines, unless other specific numbers of design sprinklers are required in other sections of this standard.’

Florida Sprinkler Installation Code 2019, Section 23.6.3: ‘The design area shall consist of the most hydraulically demanding area of 12 sprinklers, consisting of four sprinklers on each of three branch lines.’

Florida Sprinkler Installation Code 2019, Section 23.7.5: ‘The design area shall consist of the most hydraulically demanding area of 12 sprinklers.’

Florida Sprinkler Installation Code 2019, Section 25.2.5.1.3: ‘The design area applicable to the ceiling-level design options listed in Table 25.2.5.1.1 shall consist of the most hydraulically demanding area of 12 sprinklers, consisting of 4 sprinklers on each of three branch lines.’”

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