RE: Dormitory Bunk Beds

2008-02-27 Thread Steve Leyton
rinkler than just the obvious one, i.e. the easiest pipe run. Steve Leyton Protection Design & Consulting -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Drucker Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 6:23 AM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subjec

RE: Dormitory Bunk Beds

2008-02-27 Thread John Drucker
f G. Tim Stone Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 8:39 AM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: Dormitory Bunk Beds Thank you for the feedback concerning the moveable bunk beds. You reiterated what I already new. The one thing we have to keep in mind is even though we may not be able to plac

RE: Dormitory Bunk Beds

2008-02-27 Thread G. Tim Stone
: Dormitory Bunk Beds Tim, I think it is addressed clearly in 8.5.5.3.2 which states that "Sprinklers shall not be required under obstructions that are _not_ fixed in place such as conference tables." (emphasis mine) I would think you could make an excellent case that bunk beds are no

RE: Dormitory Bunk Beds

2008-02-26 Thread Ed Kramer
If you were to locate a HSW sprinkler on the opposite wall and low enough to spray under the upper bunk, it may never operate due to the distance from the ceiling. I don't think you'll find one listed for that distance. Ed Kramer Littleton, CO > I have asked an interesting question today by a

RE: Dormitory Bunk Beds

2008-02-26 Thread John Denhardt
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Brown (TECH- GVL) Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 4:31 PM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: Dormitory Bunk Beds Years ago I made all of the arguments that I see you making and the old

RE: Dormitory Bunk Beds

2008-02-26 Thread David Autry
PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 3:17 PM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: Re: Dormitory Bunk Beds Tim, I think it is addressed clearly in 8.5.5.3.2 which states that "Sprinklers shall not be required under obstructions

RE: Dormitory Bunk Beds

2008-02-26 Thread Craig.Prahl
sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: Dormitory Bunk Beds I have asked an interesting question today by a general contractor and need some assistance. A local college dormitory is undergoing some renovations and the question was asked about double or full size Bunk Beds (wider than 4'-

RE: Dormitory Bunk Beds

2008-02-26 Thread Mike Brown (TECH- GVL)
Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 4:17 PM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: Re: Dormitory Bunk Beds Tim, I think it is addressed clearly in 8.5.5.3.2 which states that "Sprinklers shall not be required under obstructions that are _not_ fixed in place su

RE: Dormitory Bunk Beds

2008-02-26 Thread Brian Harris
4:05 PM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: Dormitory Bunk Beds I have asked an interesting question today by a general contractor and need some assistance. A local college dormitory is undergoing some renovations and the question was asked about double or full size Bunk Beds (wider than 4'-0

RE: Dormitory Bunk Beds

2008-02-26 Thread Travis Mack, SET
he kids set the heads off, but I am sure it has happened a time or 2. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of G. Tim Stone Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 2:05 PM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: Dormitory Bunk Beds I have asked an inter

RE: Dormitory Bunk Beds

2008-02-26 Thread Paul Pinigis
, 2008 4:05 PM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: Dormitory Bunk Beds I have asked an interesting question today by a general contractor and need some assistance. A local college dormitory is undergoing some renovations and the question was asked about double or full size Bunk Beds

Re: Dormitory Bunk Beds

2008-02-26 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Tim, I think it is addressed clearly in 8.5.5.3.2 which states that "Sprinklers shall not be required under obstructions that are _not_ fixed in place such as conference tables." (emphasis mine) I would think you could make an excellent case that bunk beds are not fixed in place. I agree that

Dormitory Bunk Beds

2008-02-26 Thread G. Tim Stone
I have asked an interesting question today by a general contractor and need some assistance. A local college dormitory is undergoing some renovations and the question was asked about double or full size Bunk Beds (wider than 4'-0) being used in the rooms. The local fire marshal has asked about