RE: non combustible/limited combustible space

2017-07-31 Thread Steve Leyton
That’s valid – we always take into account the various conditions spelled out in 8.15.1.2. SL From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of fpdcdes...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, July 31, 2017 4:02 PM To: Bob; Sprinklerforum Subject: Re: non

RE: non combustible/limited combustible space

2017-07-31 Thread Bob
Absolutely, in this case the answer is no based on 11.2.3.1.4 (4)(d). Thank you, Bob Knight, CET III 208-318-3057 From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of fpdcdes...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, July 31, 2017 5:02 PM To: Bob; Sprinklerforum

Re: non combustible/limited combustible space

2017-07-31 Thread fpdcdesign
Don't forget to ask yourself if the design area needs to be increased to 3000 sqft. Todd G Williams, PE Fire Protection Design/Consulting Stonington, CT 860-535-2080 (ofc) 860-553-3553 (fax) 860-608-4559 (cell) > > On Jul 31, 2017 at 6:09

Re: non combustible/limited combustible space

2017-07-31 Thread Roland Huggins
You can’t call it noncombustible just because it is fire rated. Noncombustible means the material can not burn and limited-combustible has like 1/3 the fuel load of cellulose material and a bunch of other restrictions. The interior of the cavity it is exposed wood. The INSIDE of this fire

RE: non combustible/limited combustible space

2017-07-31 Thread Bob
A picture is worth a thousand words. Thanks sprinklerfourm for allowing attachments. They are a huge help. Thank you, Bob Knight, CET III 208-318-3057 From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Steve Leyton Sent: Monday, July 31, 2017

RE: non combustible/limited combustible space

2017-07-31 Thread Rocci Cetani 3
Thanks Bob, that’s the detail! Rocci Cetani III, CET Senior Designer Water-Based Fire Protections Systems Layout, Nicet Level III Northern California Fire Protection Services Inc. 16840 Joleen Way Bldg. A Morgan Hill, CA 93037 P-(408) 776-1580 EXT.111 F-(408) 776-1590

RE: non combustible/limited combustible space

2017-07-31 Thread Rocci Cetani 3
Steve, Luckily this is one of the more reasonable AHJ’s. Yes this a 4 story building that is type I-A and V-A construction. Thank you, always nice to have one of the big dogs confirm my thoughts. Rocci Cetani III, CET Senior Designer Water-Based Fire Protections Systems Layout,

RE: non combustible/limited combustible space

2017-07-31 Thread Steve Leyton
That's what I pictured when I wrote my ramble. SL From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Bob Sent: Monday, July 31, 2017 2:29 PM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: non combustible/limited combustible space Rocci, It sounds

RE: non combustible/limited combustible space

2017-07-31 Thread Bob
Rocci, It sounds like your situation looks something like this: If this is the case then you have a situation similar to 8.15.1.2.5 and sprinklers should be able to be omitted. Thank you, Bob Knight, CET III 208-318-3057 From: Sprinklerforum

RE: non combustible/limited combustible space

2017-07-31 Thread Steve Leyton
Rocci: We see this condition in SoCal a lot and while I can't speak for your AHJ's up there (a pit full of vipers), we treat this condition as non-combustible down here and just about everyone on the enforcer side agrees. If I'm understanding correctly, you have a Type 5A building (please

non combustible/limited combustible space

2017-07-31 Thread Rocci Cetani 3
We have a hotel we are working on and we have limited space in the corridors (surprise surprise) so I am trying to not sprinkle the concealed space in the corridor. Situation is a concrete deck with min. ½” plywood sheathing below it followed by 2x8 wood joists with (2) layers of 5/8” type X

Re: Galvanized pipe before backflow

2017-07-31 Thread rongreenman .
I think if you look in the Yellow Manual (no longer yellow) you will find galvanized is not allowed before the backflip preventer. On Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 7:46 AM Dewayne Martinez < dmarti...@total-mechanical.com> wrote: > Wisconsin requires when using steel pipe on the potable water side of the

Galvanized pipe before backflow

2017-07-31 Thread Dewayne Martinez
Wisconsin requires when using steel pipe on the potable water side of the backflow preventer that it be ASTM A53 galvanized. Does ASTM A53 only come in Sch 40? Thanks, Dewayne ___ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org