Re: Vertical Wet Pipes in Dry Attic

Not directly related but Scott’s answer gave me pause. Just as new designers should spend a couple of weeks or more with fitters sneaking questions and getting a handle on what works for them, companies that also do inspections should have their designers go out with the inspectors. And often. Actu

RE: Vertical Wet Pipes in Dry Attic

I would not recommend this. It is a sure-fire failure event. The tent has to remain intact for the life of the structure and if it can fail it will. If any part of that tent isn't properly sealed or falls apart you have a failure. Exposed inside. Concealed in the heated space with an insulated s

RE: Vertical Wet Pipes in Dry Attic

Thanks Mike! Brian Harris, CET BVS Systems Inc. bvssytemsinc.com -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of Mike Morey via Sprinklerforum Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2022 10:51 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Cc: Mike Morey Subject: RE: Vertical Wet Pipes in Dry

RE: Vertical Wet Pipes in Dry Attic

My only concern would be ensuring the tenting attachment and insulation method are compatible and/or won't be defeated by gravity. Typically the framing will be the same just going "up" so stay in or tight to the framing, make sure your tent material (batt or plastic) is tightly attached agains

RE: Vertical Wet Pipes in Dry Attic

Matt- Thank you sir. Brian Harris, CET BVS Systems Inc. bvssytemsinc.com -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of Matthew J Willis via Sprinklerforum Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2022 10:38 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Cc: Matthew J Willis Subject: RE: Vertic

RE: Vertical Wet Pipes in Dry Attic

You should be fine following the ceiling. The trick is to stay close to the ceiling. If the ceiling is jumping, then you should be able to just flow along.. R/ Matt -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of Brian Harris via Sprinklerforum Sent: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 8:36

Vertical Wet Pipes in Dry Attic

Working on a project with a wet system laying on top of the bottom chord with tented insulation. What is the best approach to protecting pipe when you have to make a vertical jump (3'-4') because of ceiling height change? Brian Harris, CET BVS Systems Inc. Design Manager bvssystemsinc.com