Townhouses with 3+ units may require automatic fire sprinkler system per Section 103.3

Description

Townhouse units may be required to be equipped with an automatic residential fire sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section P2904 of the IRC, NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, or NFPA 13D, depending on Virginia DHCD's Section 103.3 determination for the project.

Why this exists

Townhouse fire-safety; Virginia treats sprinkler requirements as a locality-by-locality determination rather than a universal mandate. Builders should verify local enforcement.

Categories

Applies to

• Jurisdiction: Virginia

Source

Solver enforcement

Browsable only — the solver does not currently enforce this directive (no spec-level data to check against). This entry exists so the architect personas can cite it in conversation and the user can read what the rule says.

Related directives

• Garage / dwelling fire separation · IRC R302.6
• Habitable space minimum ceiling height · IRC R305.1
• Egress window net opening dimensions · IRC R310.2
• Stair riser, tread, and headroom · IRC R311.7
• Smoke alarms required throughout dwelling · IRC R314