Re: Storage Tanks

2016-07-25 Thread Roland Huggins
start with Examples of commodity classifications: plastic containers larger than 5 Gal. The classification is triggered by the wall thickness if greater 1/4 inch, it’s Group A plastic. It does get a bit tricky when you have 6000 gal flowing out once breached (after all a breached water tank ex

RE: Storage Tanks

2016-07-25 Thread James Crawford
They have two smaller tanks but expanding and need the larger tank to allow for the increased production. The existing sprinkler design is OH2 Thank you James Crawford Phaser Fire Protection Ltd. Phone 604-888-0318 Fax 604-888-4732 Cel 604-790-0938 Email jcrawf...@phaserfire.c

RE: Storage Tanks

2016-07-25 Thread Matt Grise
What is the nature of the facility? Is it likely that they would never have empties (or any significant amount?) Is it just the one tank? Matt Grisé PE*, LEED AP, NICET II Sales Engineer Alliance Fire Protection 130 w 9th Ave. North Kansas City, MO 64116 *Licensed in KS & MO 913.888.0647 ph 913

RE: Storage Tanks

2016-07-25 Thread James Crawford
This is always my concern, they say it always has something in it but my little brain always looks at the empty container. Thank you James Crawford Phaser Fire Protection Ltd. Phone 604-888-0318 Fax 604-888-4732 Cel 604-790-0938 Email jcrawf...@phaserfire.ca From: Spr

Re: Storage Tanks

2016-07-25 Thread Todd Williams
Is it always filled or would it occasionally be empty? Todd G Williams, PE Fire Protection Design/Consulting Stonington, CT 860-535-2080 (ofc) 860-608-4559 (cell) Sent using CloudMagic [https://cloudmagic.com/k/d/mailapp?ct=ti&cv=6.0.64&pv=8.2] On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 1:33 PM, James Crawford wr

RE: Storage Tanks

2016-07-25 Thread Craig.Prahl
How about when that tank is empty? Now a giant plastic tank in the room. Craig L. Prahl Fire Protection Group Lead/SME CH2M 200 Verdae Blvd. Greenville, SC 29607 Direct - 864.920.7540 Fax - 864.920.7129 CH2MHILL Extension 77540 craig.pr...@ch2m.com From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum

Storage Tanks

2016-07-25 Thread James Crawford
I must be missing it, so I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction 16' high 6000 gal plastic tank filled with non-combustible liquids, what do you use for sprinkler protection? Is it class 1 commodity on the floor to 16'? Thank you James Crawford Phaser Fire Pro