SECTION 504 HEIGHT
504.2 Automatic sprinkler
system increase. Where a building is equipped throughout
with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance
with Section 903.3.1.1,
the value specified in Table
503 for maximum height is increased by 20 feet (6096
mm) and the maximum number of stories is increased by
one. These increases are permitted in addition to the
area increase in accordance with Sections
506.2 and 506.3. For Group
R buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic
sprinkler system in accordance with Section
903.3.1.2, the value specified in Table
503 for maximum height is increased by 20 feet (6096
mm) and the maximum number of stories is increased by
one, but shall not exceed 60 feet (18 288 mm) or four
stories, respectively.
Exceptions:
1. Fire areas with an
occupancy in Group I-2 of Type II B, III, IV or V
construction.
2. Fire areas with an
occupancy in Group H-1, H-2, H-3 or H-5.
3. Fire-resistance rating
substitution in accordance with Table
601, Note e.
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