[Sprinklerforum] Re: BFP on underground supply

2023-02-08 Thread BRUCE VERHEI
> > 8201 Norman Center Drive, Suite 500 \ Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN 55437 > > *Registered in: AK, LA, MD, MN, PA, TX, & UT > > **NICET IV - Water-Based Systems Layout > > > > From: Dennis Wilson > Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2022 11:01 AM

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2022-12-14 Thread Travis.Mack
amp;reserved=0> From: Greg McGahan Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2022 12:04 PM To: Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers Subject: [Sprinklerforum] Re: BFP on underground supply I am not a fan of blanket answers - but in this case I see 2 simple solutions: If SYSTEM

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2022-12-14 Thread Greg McGahan
> > > Hope this helps! > > > > Eric > > Rieve Fire Protection > > > > > > *From:* Dennis Wilson > *Sent:* Wednesday, December 14, 2022 12:01 PM > *To:* Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers < > sprinklerforum@lists

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2022-12-14 Thread Steve Leyton
on issues that facilitate implementation and enforcement of NFPA 25 nationwide. Steve L. From: Eric Rieve Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2022 10:40 AM To: Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers Subject: [Sprinklerforum] Re: BFP on underground supply You'll pr

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2022-12-14 Thread Eric Rieve
tall an arrangement that allows for accurate waterflow measurement then you can prove your assembly meets the requirements. Hope this helps! Eric Rieve Fire Protection From: Dennis Wilson Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2022 12:01 PM To: Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire spri

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2022-12-14 Thread Dennis Wilson
: [Sprinklerforum] Re: BFP on underground supply NFPA 13 (2022) Section 16.4.5 with ‘enhanced content’ and some new standard language, discourages this practice. How will the requirement of Section 16.14.5.1.1 be achieved without additional calculation?: 16.14.5.1* Backflow Prevention Valves. A

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2022-12-14 Thread Hinson, Ryan
elating to automatic fire sprinklers Subject: [Sprinklerforum] Re: BFP on underground supply On backflow testing, NFPA 13 (2019) 16.14.5.1 states the backflow needs to be tested at system demand. I have a hard cover copy, and in it the question was asked, if a 2” main drain would be sufficient

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2022-12-14 Thread Dennis Wilson
On backflow testing, NFPA 13 (2019) 16.14.5.1 states the backflow needs to be tested at system demand. I have a hard cover copy, and in it the question was asked, if a 2" main drain would be sufficient, to do the backflow test. After their explanation, they say it basically needs to be the same s

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2022-11-27 Thread BRUCE VERHEI
> > (Member login required.) > > > > > > > > From: Michael Slaughter > mailto:mslaugh...@pflugervillefire.org > > > Sent: Friday, November 18, 2022 4:14 PM > > To: Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire sp

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2022-11-19 Thread Ken Wagoner
2 4:14 PM *To:* Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers *Cc:* e...@bamfordfire.com *Subject:* [Sprinklerforum] Re: BFP on underground supply FYI, A question from an AHJ. In many cases, we receive a dedicated underground fire line to serve fire hydrants

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2022-11-19 Thread Michael Slaughter
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2022-11-19 Thread Michael Slaughter
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2022-11-18 Thread Ron Greenman
al Services Department. It’s like having an FPE on your staff. Visit > www.firesprinkler.org/technicalreview to submit a question today! (Member > login required.) > > > > *From:* Michael Slaughter > *Sent:* Friday, November 18, 2022 4:14 PM > *To:* Discussion list on issues rela

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2022-11-18 Thread Timothy Goins
kler.org>Cc: e...@bamfordfire.comSubject: [Sprinklerforum] Re: BFP on underground supply FYI, A question from an AHJ. In many cases, we receive a dedicated underground fire line to serve fire hydrants and the building fire sprinkler system. (Domestic if provided through a separate line) When this occurs

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2022-11-18 Thread Bob Caputo
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2022-11-18 Thread Mike Morey
t on issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers Cc: e...@bamfordfire.com Subject: [Sprinklerforum] Re: BFP on underground supply FYI, A question from an AHJ. In many cases, we receive a dedicated underground fire line to serve fire hydrants and the building fire sprinkler system. (Domesti

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2022-11-18 Thread Michael Slaughter
FYI, A question from an AHJ. In many cases, we receive a dedicated underground fire line to serve fire hydrants and the building fire sprinkler system. (Domestic if provided through a separate line) When this occurs, the local water authorities always require a backflow (in an underground vault)

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2022-11-18 Thread Bob Caputo
So, why would it matter where the backflow preventer is located? NFPA is clear in the requirement to provide a forward flow test connection. If the backflow is in a vault or a pit, the intent is still clear. I am the current chair of NFPA 24, and I think most members would agree this connection i

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2022-11-18 Thread Mike Morey
Interesting question. NFPA 24 requires the forward flow test as part of acceptance testing, however is silent on providing a permanent appurtenance for doing so. NFPA 13 requires it for "all". Arguably the scope to include is in 13, so I would expect the enforcement to be on the aboveground e