Sprinklered stairway

I’m certified for residential sprinkler inspection. In 70% of fires, only one sprinkler head will trigger, and this is effective for containing 98% of incidents.

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teshawnagraham | 6 years ago

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Hello,

I’m considering renting a 5th floor walk-up in a non-fireproof building. There are no external fire escapes, and there is only one interior stairway. The stairway, however, is sprinklered and therefore (as far as I know) in compliance with the code.

My question is whether or not a sprinklered stairway is actually a reliable/practical means of egress during a fire. Chiefly, I’m concerned with whether the fire might render the stairs unpassable, even after it is extinguished, as well as the permeation of smoke.

Any insight would be appreciated, thank you.

resident2 | 6 years ago

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If you are on the 5th floor, chances are you would go up and across the roof if the fire was that bad.