RE: Window sprinklers

2013-02-22 Thread bcasterline
Well.. each mullioned section would mean vertical, since horizontal are not allowed. This means the water has to run accross the glass, not just down. I saw the width of it running down, regardless of vertical mullions as the max horizontal spacing. I think a case for be made for not needin

Re: Flow switch problem

2013-02-22 Thread Mike Cabral
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Re: Flow switch problem

2013-02-22 Thread Bruce Verhei
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RE: Sprinklerforum Digest, Vol 19, Issue 5

2013-02-22 Thread Matt Mueller
The Ames check is a threaded assembly designed for replacement, so listing isn't an issue. And it could be coincidence that the half dozen times we've corrected this by replacing the checks evacuated the air also, but if you contact Ames you'll find they know about this happening. I also think

RE: Flow switch problem

2013-02-22 Thread Cliff Whitfield
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Re: Flow switch problem

2013-02-22 Thread Ron Greenman
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RE: Flow switch problem

2013-02-22 Thread Cliff Whitfield
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RE: Flow switch problem

2013-02-22 Thread Steve Leyton
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Re: Flow switch problem

2013-02-22 Thread Ron Greenman
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Re: Flow switch problem

2013-02-22 Thread Roland Huggins
Personally I don't believe that requires ANY thought or hatred (some day I will learn to type well enough to avoid such amusing typo's. At least you don't make fun of my southern nnunciation). Roland On Feb 21, 2013, at 2:10 PM, Ron Greenman wrote: > Interesting comment Roland (and I no

RE: Window sprinklers

2013-02-22 Thread A.P.Silva
Thanks for sharing this information. My question is this: Tyco data sheets state "locate window sprinklers within each mullioned segment". Whereas it is not required for butt-jointed window assemblies, provided the sprinkler spacing is maximum 8 feet. So clearly they consider the mullion to be an

RE: Window sprinklers

2013-02-22 Thread Fairchild, Jack
The ICC pulled the evaluation report based on the code change, but it should be noted the onerous was always (and still is) on the building official to accept the alternative method regardless of the evaluation report. See here for a more detailed explanation of what occurred: http://www.icc-