As I mentioned, I'm only posting for a colleague that is not a Museum-L member--please don't shoot the messenger!! Thanks. Laura Abrams Ahh, first off Laura, I think you need to get your colleague subscribed to this list -- first wanting to exclude the disabled, and now trying to skirt fire/life safety codes -- hmm...?? Unfortunately,? fire codes are not entirely cut-and-dry.?? Every city, county, and state is responsible for adopting and enforcing their own laws, but in general sprinkler systems are usually required in newer construction -- especially in buildings with public gathering spaces (IE a museum).? As part of the building permit process they'll undoubtedly need to meet with the building/fire prevention department(s) and they'll be able to address the specifics of the projects and the life-safety code requirements of the community. - David - David Lewis, Curator Aurora Regional Fire Museum www.AuroraRegionalFireMuseum.org -----Original Message----- From: laura abrams <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:30 pm Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Fire Suppression Hello, I posted last week about variances on ADA requirements and once again, I have been asked to post the following about variances on fire suppression. Has anyone had any experience arguing against installing a fire suppression system in their museum?? Specifically, this is looking at a museum that is less than 10 years old, currently in the early phases of putting on an addition, and the original structure did NOT have a fire suppression system. What does this mean for the new addition? As I mentioned, I'm only posting for a colleague that is not a Museum-L member--please don't shoot the messenger!! Thanks. Laura Abrams ? ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).