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Subject: RE: sealing sprinkler head penetrations
So at this point they can do the fan test w/o sealed escutcheons--
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Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 4:41 PM
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Subject: Re: sealing sprinkler head penetrations
Matt,
I'm not aware of those evaluations, I've never done one, and never had to
interpret one, so
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*Subject:* RE: sealing sprinkler head penetrations
So at this point they can do the fan test w/o sealed escutcheons-- it
might pass anyway!
How tight does it have to be to get a gold star?
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Subject: RE: sealing sprinkler head penetrations
So at this point they can do the fan test w/o sealed escutcheons-- it might
pass anyway!
How tight does it have to be to get a gold star?
...
Residential Sprinkler Systems Always Save Lives
Brad
On Dec 14, 2016 4:02 PM, "Matt G
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> *Subject:* Re: sealing sprinkler head penetrations
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> Mike,
> there's some explanatory text in the handbook.
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> A recessed escutcheon is part of a listed sp
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Subject: Re: sealing sprinkler head penetrations
Mike,
there's some explanatory text in the handbook.
A recessed escutcheon is part of a listed sprinkler assembly, and therefore, it
should be attached to the sprinkler as intended by the sprinkler
Mike,
there's some explanatory text in the handbook.
A recessed escutcheon is part of a listed sprinkler assembly, and
therefore, it should be attached tothe sprinkler as intended by the
sprinkler manufacturer and not require glue or caulk for attachment.
Theapplication of glue
Take a look at the Tyco rubber boot DSB-2 used for dry pendants penetrating
into coolers.
We’ve used these on several projects where we had to have a seal between the
occupied space and the space above.
Craig L. Prahl
Fire Protection Group Lead/SME
CH2M
200 Verdae Blvd.
Greenville, SC 29607
Mike B Morey
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 4:29 PM
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Subject: Re: sealing sprinkler head penetrations - Character set not allowed
NFPA 13 2013:
6.2.7.4 The use of caulking or glue to seal the penetration or to affix the
components of a recessed escu
This ‘seal’ you speak of would not actually seal anything IMO as many inner
escutcheons have a hole through them as well as the bent teeth for a friction
fit for the outer escutcheon around it creating multiple ‘non-sealed’ voids.
Can you use the rubber boot for the backside of dry pendants to
NFPA 13 2013:
6.2.7.4 The use of caulking or glue to seal the penetration or to affix
the components of a recessed escutcheon or concealed cover plate shall not
be permitted.
Mike Morey
Project Manager • Fire Protection
Shambaugh & Son, LP an EMCOR Company
7614 Opportunity Drive • Fort Wayne,
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