My boss is building a 6 unit building in Manchester New Hampshire, they told him in order to continue he has to put in fire sprinklers and they cost around 35,000. So now he wants me to find out how to avoid putting them in and getting that approved by the city. Does anyone know how to avoid putting in fire sprinklers and getting it approved by the city so that he can continue building. Thanks!!
2007-10-02 16:14:42 · 7 answers · asked by mendatrapp 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Building codes vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. There may be loop holes on what requires the addition of sprikers. Occupancy, size, and height are just some variables.
Ultimately, the architect would need to design the building, and generally they are familar with local codes.
2007-10-02 16:21:43 · answer #1 · answered by Alex 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you look up the building code and consult with local sprinkler installer company, if they have alternative to advice.
Normally if you bend the rule, it may not omit you for long term liability.
Do you remember few years back in fire that kill 100 people in the night club in Warwick, Rhode Island? The fire department that have not done a good job in the pass inspection, they inturn become liable for the accident as well.
Becarefull for the consequences that you may follow.
2007-10-02 16:35:28 · answer #2 · answered by L L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
35K for 6 units sounds high to me. But code is code. 35k beats a multi-million dollar lawsuit later. Not to mention you may be able to get some serious discounts on your hazard insurance.
Talk to your insurance company and calculate the savings over the life of the anticipated ownership period. Get some better quotes for the sprinkler install and look at statistics for lawsuit payoffs.
Rather than just doing what the boss asks, take a different route and try to sell him on the value of "Doing what's right"!
2007-10-02 16:32:02 · answer #3 · answered by RealEstateGuy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no way the fire department would exempt an apartment building. The will require smoke detectors in addition to this, so there is no way they accept them in place of.
Get at least 6 quotes from plumbing contractors. 35k actually sounds about right to me, but I am building in CA where prices tend to be high.
2007-10-02 17:08:38 · answer #4 · answered by Landlord 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your boss is an idiot. Find a better job. The odds of the city waiving fire code requirements on new construction are pretty much zero.
2007-10-02 16:21:52 · answer #5 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only way is if they will accept a smoke detection/fire alarm system connected to a central station. My guess is that it's doubtful. I agree with the others, 35K sounds hi, maybe you should get a few more quotes....
2007-10-02 16:58:58 · answer #6 · answered by good gesser 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Renting - i ought to care much less. I in no way had something of fee as quickly as I rented. and there is often renters insurance. purchaser. unsure. i've got had some nasty oven errors the place smoke has made alarms bypass off. God forbid sprinkers went off and ruined each thing. god forbid. = no longer a sturdy prepare dinner here.
2016-12-17 15:43:16 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋