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Variance Details |
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2010 NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems (675 IAC 28-1-5) |
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Sec. 8.5.5.3.1 |
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A 4'-7" wide mezzanine obstruction will not be provided with sprinklers below. Code requires sprinklers to be installed under obstructions over 4 feet wide.
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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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The mezzanine is noncombustible with open grating. The mezzanine is only used for walkway access to mezzanine cells. There will be no storage on the mezzanine to obstruct the open grating.
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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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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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Exposed water pipe and sprinkler heads below the mezzanine would be subject to vandalism and portions of damaged equipment potentially used as weapons by the inmates.
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