Omit sprinklers

[Shawn Foor via Sprinklerforum]

Open web wood truss construction that is filled completely with spray foam
insulation with gyp board placed on bottom of truss and a drop ceiling
located 12" below gyp board would that space require sprinkler protection.

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Re: AutoSPRINK Test Calc

[Shawn Foor via Sprinklerforum]

send it to me


On Tue, Sep 22, 2020 at 7:04 AM Brian Harris via Sprinklerforum <
sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> wrote:

> Would anybody on here that uses AutoSPRINK be willing to take a look at a
> file I'm working on? Calc's are way off, IMO, and I'm think it's something
> wonky with my file.
>
> Brian Harris, CET
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Re: Flexible assembly for Novec 1230 at seismic separation joint

[Shawn Foor via Sprinklerforum]

What kind of pressure are you talking about?  I think the fireloop is only
rated to 300 psi


On Mon, Aug 17, 2020 at 11:10 AM Jeff Normand via Sprinklerforum <
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> http://www.metrafire.com/fireloop/
>
> Think they can be mounted horizontally and vertically.
>
> On Mon, Aug 17, 2020 at 10:44 AM Prahl, Craig/GVL via Sprinklerforum <
> sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> wrote:
>
> > Has anyone had to provide a flexible assembly on a NOVEC 1230 system
> where
> > the piping has to pass through a seismic separation joint?
> >
> > Looking for options.  Architect gave us no space for cylinders in the
> > rooms, contractor says they can't make it happen.
> >
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Re: Floor area less than required

[Shawn Foor via Sprinklerforum]

That is the way I read it as well. You would have to add the additional 6
GPM.

On Tue, Jun 16, 2020 at 5:03 PM Bob Knight via Sprinklerforum <
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> NFPA 13, 2016 ed. States:
>
> 23.4.4.2.5   Where the total design discharge from these oper-
>
> ating sprinklers is less than the minimum required discharge
>
> determined by multiplying the required design density times
>
> the required minimum design area, an additional flow shall be
>
> added at the point of connection of the branch line to the
>
> cross main furthest from the source to increase the overall
>
> demand, not including hose stream allowance, to the mini-
>
> mum required discharge.
>
>
>
> This is kinda gray to me.  Does it mean that if I have a light hazard area
> that is only 884 sf (offices in a shop)
>
> and the area modifier being applied will allow for a 900 sf area, then I
> would need a minimum discharge of 90 gpm over the entire area?
>
> Then, if my calculations bare out 92 gpm nothing else needs done, but if
> they came out to 84 gpm an additional flow of 6 gpm would need to be added?
>
>
>
> Sorry about the run on sentences, just confused.
>
>
>
>
>
> Thank you,
>
>
>
> Bob Knight, CET III
>
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Re: COVID-19

[Shawn Foor via Sprinklerforum]

There have been several project around my area that are scheduling
different contractors for different days.

On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 12:10 Matt Grise via Sprinklerforum <
sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> wrote:

> I think you will need to look at a local level. Our field operations are
> in one metro area, and we are covered by 8 stay-at-home orders (2 states, 1
> city, 5 county) and 3 health advisories. That is in addition to CDC and WHO
> guidelines.
>
>
>
> Matt
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>
>
> *From:* Sprinklerforum  *On
> Behalf Of *Mike Hairfield via Sprinklerforum
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> *Cc:* Mike Hairfield 
> *Subject:* COVID-19
>
>
>
> What is the rule for having more than 10 people working on a job site?
>
>
>
> I've seen projects with more than 100 construction workers, is that legal?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
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>
>
> Mike
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Re: FDC pipe through exterior wall and outside freezing conditions

[Shawn Foor via Sprinklerforum]

I try and get as close to 4'  as I can without adding a bunch of elbows to
the piping.

On Mon, Oct 7, 2019 at 12:55 PM Sean.VanGaal via Sprinklerforum <
sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> wrote:

> Using NFPA 13 2016 as the reference standard
>
>
>
> What is everyone’s experience with minimum length of FDC piping between
> the FDC check valve and the inside face of the exterior wall when the
> inside is a heated space and the outside is subject to freezing
> conditions?  I have always aimed for 4ft similar to the requirements for
> drains as outlined in 8.16.2.4.9.  However this isn’t a codified distance
> as far as I can tell for an FDC pipe.  I checked 8.16.4.1 and do not see
> any similar minimum length requirements, just other options for freeze
> protection without giving a minimum length requirement.
>
>
>
> What have you all done?  Do you think a 4ft is or is not a good idea?  Do
> you think 4ft would work as an “alternate method” per 8.16.4.1.1.1 since it
> is acceptable for drains and a 4” pipe has more surface area exposed to
> heat when compared to a 2” drain pipe?  Is there an easier and/or cheaper
> way that is supported by the code?
>
>
>
> Thank you for your time!
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Sean VG
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