[Sprinklerforum] Re: Mixed Systems

2023-03-29 Thread Fpdcdesign
What are the occupancies? Do they change with the removal of the wall? > > On Mar 29, 2023 at 3:42 PM, (mailto:jcrawf...@phaserfire.ca)> wrote: > > > > > > We have an existing building that has an ESFR system protecting a small > ware

[Sprinklerforum] Re: Mixed Systems

2023-03-29 Thread Brett Peters
NFPA 13 12.3 Adjacent hazards There is a section in there that shows have a 2'-0 deep draft curtain with a 4'-0 Aisle below it Can't remember exactly where it mentions ESFR's but I know I've read it that this rule can be used to separate ESFR's from other design types. Thanks Brett Peters Genera

[Sprinklerforum] Mixed Systems

2023-03-29 Thread James Crawford
We have an existing building that has an ESFR system protecting a small warehouse section and the remainder is a double interlock pre-action system that was separated from the warehouse by a wall. The wall is being removed. Now my questions: Do we need to change the heads covering the warehouse

[Sprinklerforum] Re: Economical Solution For Remote Diesel Fuel Fill

2023-03-29 Thread tstone52
Jason, The important thing is to align the Fuel line connection from the Tank to centerline of the “Engine Fuel Supply Pump” mounted of the engine drive. Reference NFPA 20, 11.4.4 and Fig. A.11.4.4. I don’t know where the top of Tank ends up. That would depend on the size of the tank you

[Sprinklerforum] Re: Economical Solution For Remote Diesel Fuel Fill

2023-03-29 Thread Kyle . Montgomery
We use those remote fuel fill station fairly often because there are a few jurisdictions nearby that require it. Pryco is one company that makes them. But they are pretty expensive, so I’m not necessarily suggesting that it’s a good alternative. -Kyle M From: Jason Moore Sent: Wednesday, Marc

[Sprinklerforum] Economical Solution For Remote Diesel Fuel Fill

2023-03-29 Thread Jason Moore
When installing a diesel fire pump fuel tank, the top of the tank in the pump room is generally higher than 5’ AFF. The exterior fuel fill is required to be no more than 5’ above grade and usually ends up being about 7’ above grade. In the past, we’ve used a permanently installed stair platform

[Sprinklerforum] Re: pipes Hydrostatic test in NFPA 2001: Clean Agents vs Dirty Agents

2023-03-29 Thread Ken Wagoner
Brett, Excellent information. I've worked on several projects where a clean agent system was called for by the EOR or the building occupants. Now this was some time ago before cloud storage began to be more prevalent, however the reasons provided by those generating the project specs had mo

[Sprinklerforum] Re: pipes Hydrostatic test in NFPA 2001: Clean Agents vs Dirty Agents

2023-03-29 Thread Brett Peters
Scot I don't disagree but one thing that water is not is friendly to electronic equipment and "clean agent" type systems are not necessarily considered "clean" because of environmental issues, even though I know they push that argument but the "agent" doesn't cause any damage or require any clean