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504.2 Automatic Sprinkler System Increase
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Where a building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, the value specified in Table 503 for maximum building height is increased by 20 feet (6096 mm) and the maximum number of stories is increased by one. These increases are permitted in addition to the building area increase in accordance with Sections 506.2 and 506.3. For Group R buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2, the value specified in Table 503 for maximum building height is increased by 20 feet (6096 mm) and the maximum number of stories is increased by one, but shall not exceed 60 feet (18 288 mm) or four stories, respectively.
Exception:
The use of an automatic sprinkler system to increase building heights shall not be permitted for the following conditions:
- Buildings, or portions of buildings, classified as a Group I-2 occupancy of Type IIB, III, IV or V construction.
- Buildings, or portions of buildings, classified as a Group H-1, H-2, H-3 or H-5 occupancy.
- Buildings where an automatic sprinkler system is substituted for fire-resistance rated construction in accordance with Table 601, Note d.
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