UFC 3-600-01
17 April 2003
with change 16 January 2004
Table 6-8
BASIC ALLOWABLE AREA for TENSION MEMBRANE/FABRIC STRUCTURES
in Square Feet (Square Meters)
TYPE of CONSTRUCTION
a
SEPARATION
V-N
II - N
DISTANCES
Sprinkler
No Sprinkler
Sprinkler
No Sprinkler
Protection
Protection
Protection
Protection
20 ft ( 6 m)
36,000 (3,344)
12,000 (1,114)
24,000 (2,229)
8,000 (743)
40 ft (12 m)
72,000 (6,689)
24,000 (2,229)
48, 000 (4,459)
16,000 (1,486)
60 ft (18 m)
UNLIMITED
UNLIMITED
UNLIMITED
UNLIMITED
a
As defined in paragraph 6-30.2.4
6-30.3
Other Features. Other life safety and fire protection features must
meet the technical requirements for the specific occupancy.
6-30.4
Tension Fabric Hangars. Tension Fabric Hangars must comply
with paragraph 6-15.
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exchanges less than 74m2 (8,000 ft2) gross floor area do not require automatic
sprinkler protection.
6-32
MORALE WELFARE AND RECREATION FACILITIES. Clubs
including officer, non-commissioned officer, and enlisted; bowling centers, craft
shops including hobby shops, woodworking, auto centers, and similar facilities
must be protected with automatic sprinkler systems.
6-33
MULTISTORY BUILDINGS. Building two stories or greater,
measured from the lowest grade, accessible to people with severe mobility
impairment must be protected with automatic sprinklers.
6-33.1
Building Four Stories or Greater. Building four stories or greater,
measured from the lowest grade, regardless of occupancy must be protected
with automatic sprinklers.
6-34
COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION. Facilities of Type III, Type IV
and Type V construction over three or more stories in height must be protected
with automatic sprinklers systems.
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