Re: special inspections

2017-05-08 Thread Mark . Phelps
ay 08, 2017 9:29 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org<mailto:sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> Subject: Re: special inspections Ahhh I was waiting for that question. Because it's in the sprinkler standard, noted on the sprinkler plans by the sprinkler designer, and often the architect nor

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2017-05-08 Thread Travis Mack, SET
sprinkler.org <mailto:sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> *Subject:* Re: special inspections Ahhh I was waiting for that question. Because it's in the sprinkler standard, noted on the sprinkler plans by the sprinkler designer, and often the architect nor engineer know the sprinkler

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2017-05-08 Thread firstin
;> >> >> >> Steve L. >> >> >> >> From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] >> On Behalf Of John Drucker >> Sent: Monday, May 08, 2017 9:29 AM >> >> >> To: sprinklerforum@lists.firespr

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2017-05-08 Thread rongreenman .
gt; > > > *From:* Sprinklerforum [mailto: > sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] *On Behalf Of *John > Drucker > *Sent:* Monday, May 08, 2017 9:29 AM > > > *To:* sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org > *Subject:* Re: special inspections > > > > Ahh

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2017-05-08 Thread Steve Leyton
AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: Re: special inspections Ahhh I was waiting for that question. Because it's in the sprinkler standard, noted on the sprinkler plans by the sprinkler designer, and often the architect nor engineer know the sprinkler designer took that option

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2017-05-08 Thread Travis Mack, SET
m-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] *On Behalf Of *Travis Mack, SET *Sent:* Monday, May 8, 2017 10:30 AM *To:* sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org *Subject:* Re: special inspections In this project, it was shown on the architectural plans. Quite clearly called out. Travis Mack, SET MFP Desig

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2017-05-08 Thread John Drucker
Travis. Then you would be good to go in our department, we would be inspecting it and you wouldn't be writing these emails. John Drucker Assistant Construction Official Fire & Electrical Subcode Official Building Inspector Borough of Red Bank, NJ Cell/Text 732-904-6823 On May 8, 2017 12:30 PM,

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2017-05-08 Thread Matthew J Willis
From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Travis Mack, SET Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 10:30 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: Re: special inspections In this project, it was shown on the architectural plans. Quite clearly calle

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2017-05-08 Thread Travis Mack, SET
In this project, it was shown on the architectural plans. Quite clearly called out. Travis Mack, SET MFP Design, LLC 2508 E Lodgepole Drive Gilbert, AZ 85298 480-505-9271 fax: 866-430-6107 email:tm...@mfpdesign.com http://www.mfpdesign.com

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2017-05-08 Thread John Drucker
Ahhh I was waiting for that question. Because it's in the sprinkler standard, noted on the sprinkler plans by the sprinkler designer, and often the architect nor engineer know the sprinkler designer took that option, or it conflicts with the architects design. As a result we deny such

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2017-05-08 Thread Travis Mack, SET
Yes..that has been standard practice in all areas I've been involved in. Travis Mack, SET MFP Design, LLC 2508 E Lodgepole Drive Gilbert, AZ 85298 480-505-9271 fax: 866-430-6107 email:tm...@mfpdesign.com http://www.mfpdesign.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/MFP-Design-LLC/92218417692 Send

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2017-05-08 Thread rongreenman .
Seems to me that if the architect or GC wants to fill the space with insulation instead of sprinkle ring it's between him and the insulator to get it right. If the AHJ wants to get involved then OK, but with them. If you don't put in sprinklers because insulation has been approved what business is

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2017-05-08 Thread Mark . Phelps
Hi Travis, do you care to name the "official" or at least the jurisdiction? Off line? Mark at Aero 602 820-7894 Sent from my iPhone > On May 8, 2017, at 8:54 AM, John Drucker - Home > wrote: > > Members, > > When an interstitial space is filled entirely with

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2017-05-08 Thread John Drucker - Home
Members, When an interstitial space is filled entirely with non-combustible insulation we coordinate with the contractor and perform the inspection ourselves. John John Drucker, CET Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official Electrical Subcode Official Building

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2017-05-08 Thread Pete Schwab
rforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: special inspections To the AHJ’s comment that you’ll do it his way or else, I would offer (and I disclaim this opinion as even remotely expert with regard to the laws in other states) that the AHJ is wrong if the implication is that he or she ca

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2017-05-08 Thread Travis Mack
d a war that we all find that we end up > losing ... > > MY OPINION ONLY, > > Steve L. > > From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] > On Behalf Of Travis Mack > Sent: Monday, May 08, 2017 6:25 AM > To: sprinklerforum@lists.fi

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2017-05-08 Thread Steve Leyton
...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Travis Mack Sent: Monday, May 08, 2017 6:25 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: Re: special inspections Sorry I don't have one. This has never been required. The city form we were instructed to use has nothing about this either. This ahj has not done

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2017-05-08 Thread Travis Mack
;>> >>> >>> Joe Triolo >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Sprinklerforum >>> [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Pete >>> Schwab >>> Sent: Monday, May 08, 2017 8

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2017-05-08 Thread rongreenman .
o > > > > *From:* Sprinklerforum [ > mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org > <sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org>] *On Behalf Of *Pete > Schwab > *Sent:* Monday, May 08, 2017 8:32 AM > *To:* sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org > *Subject:* RE:

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2017-05-08 Thread Travis Mack
esprinkler.org] > On Behalf Of Pete Schwab > Sent: Monday, May 08, 2017 8:32 AM > To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org > Subject: RE: special inspections > > Travis > I wish more AHJ’s would require this. Then we might see GC’s opt to go with > Interstitial Sprink

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2017-05-08 Thread Triolo, Joe
I think it’s a good idea, Travis do you have a copy you could send me? Thanks Joe Triolo From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Pete Schwab Sent: Monday, May 08, 2017 8:32 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: special

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2017-05-08 Thread Pete Schwab
Travis I wish more AHJ’s would require this. Then we might see GC’s opt to go with Interstitial Sprinklers instead. Pete Peter Schwab VP of Purchasing and Engineering technologies Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers Inc. 222 Capitol Court Ocoee, Fl 34761 Mobile: (407) 468-8248 Direct: (407)

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2017-05-04 Thread Roland Huggins
A little off track but still applicable, when applying the FILL with insulation, attics need some ventilation just under the roof. Some but not all of the exceptions identify a 2 inch air gap is allowed. This was explicated stated in the 2013 ed but if you are in an older version, ensure