UFC 3-600-01
17 April 2003
with change 16 January 2004
Table 6-7
HOLELESS HYDRAULIC ELEVATOR
(Not to Exceed 12' of Travel)
ROOM / AREA
PROVIDE
PROVIDE SMOKE
SPRINKLER
DETECTOR to INITIATE
ELEVATOR FIREFIGHTERS
(Not Applicable for
SERVICE and BUILDING
Buildings Without
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
Sprinkler Protection)
MACHINE ROOM
YES
YES
ELEVATOR LOBBIES
YES
YES
PIT AREA
YES
NO
TOP of HOISTWAY
YES
YES
6-29.5
Test Valves. Provide inspector's test connection for each water
flow switch associated with the elevator machine room and/or elevator hoistway
sprinklers. Locate the test connection outside the rated enclosure. Route test
connection piping to a floor drain location that can accept full flow or where water
may be discharged without property damage. Discharge to a floor drain may be
permitted only if the drain is sized to accommodate full flow. Discharge to janitor
sinks or similar plumbing fixtures is not permitted.
6-29.6
Italy. For Italian construction projects, sprinkler protection must not
be provided in the elevator hoistway, pit, or machine room. Italian law prohibits
sprinklers in these locations.
71
Previous Page
