Pastor Jose Fernandez, Petitioner, ; The Petitioner requested a declaratory statement relating to NFPA 101 Paragraph 13.1.6, Table 13.1.6., 2006, Edition, relating to Petitioner’s particular set of circumstances. The Petitioner wants to convert the ...

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Division of State Fire Marshal

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Department of Financial Services, Division of State Fire Marshal has issued an order disposing of the petition for declaratory statement filed by Pastor Jose Fernandez, Petitioner, on September 14, 2010. The following is a summary of the agency's disposition of the petition:
The Petitioner requested a declaratory statement relating to NFPA 101 Paragraph 13.1.6, Table 13.1.6., 2006, Edition, relating to Petitioner’s particular set of circumstances. The Petitioner wants to convert the subject building for use as an assembly occupancy for his congregation. The first floor will be used for worship and the second floor for fellowship. The question is whether fire sprinkler protection is needed on the second floor, and the answer to this question depends upon which floor is the level of exit discharge. The Declaratory Statement concludes that the level of exit discharge is the first level because it is the lowest level and exits directly outside at grade. None of the second floor exits discharge directly outside at grade. Therefore, the second floor must be protected throughout by an approved fire sprinkler system.
A copy of the Order Disposing of the Petition for Declaratory Statement may be obtained by contacting: Lesley Mendelson, Assistant General Counsel, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0340, [phone] or [phone], Fax: [phone] or [phone] (please advise if you would like it mailed or faxed to you and please include your phone number on your request in case any question arises) or by e-mailing your request to: [e-mail].