I'll admit my ignorance upfront, but all of the clients that I have worked for in the recent past, took my recommendation for smoke detection in various areas without being challenged.
This client has a data center in a jurisdiction in which they follow the IBC. We have a sprinkler system throughout per NFPA 13. There are manual pull stations and audible/visual devices throughout. The occupancy is "Business".
There is smoke detection installed in many areas of the building but not all.
Here's the questions,
Is smoke detection required?
Since there is smoke detection installed in various areas of the building, must the entire building be covered in the same fashion for consistency based on NFPA 72?
Is there an exception, not requiring smoke detection if there is NPFA 13 sprinklers installed?
