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// CODE SNIPPET

903.2.8.3 Group R-4 Condition 2

2012 Virginia Construction Code (USBC, Part I) > 9 Fire Protection Systems > 903 Automatic Sprinkler Systems > 903.2 Where Required > 903.2.8 Group R > 903.2.8.3 Group R-4 Condition 2
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An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 shall be permitted in Group R-4 Condition 2. Attics shall be protected in accordance with Section 903.2.8.3.1 or 903.2.8.3.2.

903.2.8.3.1 Attics Used for Living Purposes, Storage or Fuel Fired Equipment

Attics used for living purposes, storage or fuel fired equipment shall be protected throughout with automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2.

903.2.8.3.2 Attics Not Used for Living Purposes, Storage, or Fuel Fired Equipment

Attics not used for living purposes, storage, or fuel fired equipment shall be protected in accordance with one of the following:

  1. Attics protected throughout by a heat detector system arranged to activate the building fire alarm system in accordance with Section 907.2.10.
  2. Attics constructed of noncombustible materials.
  3. Attics constructed of fire-retardant-treated wood framing complying with Section 2303.2.
  4. The automatic fire sprinkler system shall be extended to provide protection throughout the attic space.

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903.2.8.3 Fire Protection Systems, Group R-4 Condition 2
An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 shall be permitted in Group R-4 Condition 2 occupancies. Attics shall ...
2015 Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code > 9 Fire Protection Systems > 903 Automatic Sprinkler Systems > 903.2 Where Required > 903.2.8 Group R > 903.2.8.3 Group R-4 Condition 2
903.2.8.3 Fire Protection Systems, Group R-4 Condition 2
An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 shall be permitted in Group R-4 Condition 2 occupancies. Attics shall ...
2015 Virginia Construction Code (USBC, Part I) > 9 Fire Protection Systems > 903 Automatic Sprinkler Systems > 903.2 Where Required > 903.2.8 Group R > 903.2.8.3 Group R-4 Condition 2
903.2.8.3 Fire Protection Systems, Group R-4 Condition 2
An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 shall be permitted in Group R-4 Condition 2. Attics shall be protected ...
2012 Virginia Construction Code (USBC, Part I) > 9 Fire Protection Systems > 903 Automatic Sprinkler Systems > 903.2 Where Required > 903.2.8 Group R > 903.2.8.3 Group R-4 Condition 2
903.2.8.3.2 Fire Protection Systems, Attics Not Used for Living Purposes, Storage, or Fuel Fired Equipment
Attics not used for living purposes, storage, or fuel fired equipment shall be protected in accordance with one of the following: Attics protected ...
2012 Virginia Construction Code (USBC, Part I) > 9 Fire Protection Systems > 903 Automatic Sprinkler Systems > 903.2 Where Required > 903.2.8 Group R > 903.2.8.3 Group R-4 Condition 2 > 903.2.8.3.2 Attics Not Used for Living Purposes, Storage, or Fuel Fired Equipment
1107.6.4.1 Accessibility, Accessible Units
In Group R-4 Condition 1, at least one of the sleeping units shall be an Accessible unit . In Group R-4 Condition 2, at least two ...
2015 Virginia Construction Code (USBC, Part I) > 11 Accessibility > 1107 Dwelling Units and Sleeping Units > 1107.6 Group R > 1107.6.4 Group R-4 > 1107.6.4.1 Accessible Units
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