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Variance Details |
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Code Name: |
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Other Code (Not in the list provided) |
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903.3.1.2.1 IBC 2014 EDITION |
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Conditions: |
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LOCAL FIRE OFFICIAL HAS REQUESTED WE PROVIDE SPRINKLER PROTECTION UNDER AND EVE OR SOFFIT ABOVE A BALCONY
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DEMONSTRATION THAT PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE ARE PROTECTED: |
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1=Non-compliance with the rule will not be adverse to the public health, safety or w |
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2= Applicant will undertake alternative actions in lieu of compliance with the rule to ensure that granting of the variance will not be adverse to public health, safety, or welfare. Explain why alternative actions would be adequate (be specific).
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Facts: |
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903.3.1.2.1 REQUIRES SPRINKLER PROTECTION UNDER ROOFS ABOVE BALCONIES NOT EVES OR SOFFITS. PROVIDING SPRINKLERS UNDER EVES OR SOFFITS WILL NOT PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIFE SAFETY FEATURES. LOCALIZED PROTECTION IS OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF THE SPRINKLERS LISTING.
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DEMONSTRATION OF UNDUE HARDSHIP OR HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURE: |
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Imposition of the rule would result in an undue hardship (unusual difficulty) because of physical limitations of the construction site or its utility services.
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Y |
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Imposition of the rule would result in an undue hardship (unusual difficulty) because of major operational problems in the use of the building or structure.
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Y |
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Imposition of the rule would result in an undue hardship (unusual difficulty) because of excessive costs of additional or altered construction elements.
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Imposition of the rule would prevent the preservation of an architecturally or a historically significant part of the building or structure
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Facts: |
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PROVIDING SPRINKLERS UNDER EVES OR SOFFITS WILL NOT PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIFE SAFETY FEATURES. THE INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLERS REQUIRES CONSTRUCTION OF AN INTERIOR BULKHEAD TO ACCOMMODATE A DRY TYPE HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL SPRINKLER TO PREVENT FREEZING OF WATER FILLED PIPE. THE ADDITIONAL COST PROVIDES NO CORRESPONDING FIRE PROTECTION BENEFIT
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