Thank you, Brett, I appreciate all of the information.
I hope you have a Merry Christmas and Safe and Happy New Year
Charlie
From: Brett Peters
Sent: Friday, December 22, 2023 11:48 AM
To: Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers
Subject: [Sprinklerforum] Re: Painted
Just the head(s) affected.
NFPA 25 requires sprinklers be inspected from the floor level annually. Any
sprinkler that shows signs of any of the following shall be replaced:
(1) Leakage
(2) Corrosion detrimental to sprinkler performance
(3) Physical damage
(4) Loss of fluid in the glass bulb heat
Charlie, typically you only have to replace the sprinkler(s) that have been
painted. Any local contractor could take a look at the existing sprinkler and
find a current replacement. Some residential sprinklers and sizes have been
discontinued but there are some allowances in the reside
If you can find a sprinkler with the same k factor and spray
characteristics then you can just replace it.
There is also a provision in the code book that says if the exact sprinkler
is not available you can replace it with a sprinkler that is similar in k
factor and spray pattern.
NFPA 25
5.4.1.3
NFPA 25 simply states "Any sprinkler that" in regards to paint etc. I feel
like that's a pretty clear cut requirement that only heads found to be painted
or any of the other failing reasons have to be replaced. There are some
circumstances where you might have to or might find it prudent to re
