Metric Sprinkler Sizes

2009-06-05 Thread Brad Austin
I have what may be a simple question, but I am having a hard time finding the answer. Hopefully some of you will know this off hand - especially some of the folks who work internationally. Here’s my question: What are the sprinkler sizes used in countries outside the U.S. where the

RE: Metric Sprinkler Sizes

2009-06-05 Thread Craig.Prahl
You can find that by looking on any of the sprinkler mfgr web sites. A Viking standard upright is listed as 5.6K, 1/2 NPT / 15mm BSP, 8.0K 3/4 NPT is listed as 20mm BSP Craig L. Prahl, CET Fire Protection Specialist Mechanical Department CH2MHILL Lockwood Greene 1500 International Drive

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2009-06-05 Thread Leif Glans
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DoD UFC - 13R System Design

2009-06-05 Thread bill . brooks
I know there are quite a few individuals out there who work with the UFC 3-600-01. Perhaps we can start a discussion about the application of the DoD 13R criteria. After working a number of jobs using NFPA 13R I find the application of this document is not clearly defined in UFC 3-600-01. We

Re: DoD UFC - 13R System Design

2009-06-05 Thread Roland Huggins
Bill Have you tried chatting with Joe Simone who heads up the NAVFAC FPE group. He presented at our last convention which was in DC (home of NAVFAC headquarters). Roland On Jun 5, 2009, at 8:33 AM, bill.bro...@brooksfpe.com wrote: I know there are quite a few individuals out there who

RE: DoD UFC - 13R System Design

2009-06-05 Thread Fletcher, Ron
Bill, An excellent idea, please count me in. There are many things could be better defined. We currently involved in a number of 13R projects at DOD facilities. Most have common areas like dayrooms, laundry rooms mechanical rooms and so on but the entire building is classified as R2 occupancy,

Exposure Protection

2009-06-05 Thread ETHER BARLOW
What is your take on an exposure protection system on a cabin in the mountains to protect the cabin in the event of a forest fire? -- My Thanks to You! Ether J. Barlow Cell 702-375-1228 ___ Sprinklerforum mailing list

RE: Exposure Protection

2009-06-05 Thread Scott Stookey
It's not a requirement of the International Urban Wildland Interface Code (IUWIC). The IUWIC focuses on the use of fire-resistive materials and opening protectives for one and two family dwellings in a wildfire risk area. Scott Stookey International Code Council (ICC) 807 Sweetwater River Drive

RE: Exposure Protection

2009-06-05 Thread larryshulman
First and foremost, adequate protection is about proper clear space from brush, trees, and other combustible plants. No exposure sprinkler system will stop a giant wall of flame. If adequate clearance is maintained, the system might help by cooling burning embers that land on the structure.

RE: Exposure Protection

2009-06-05 Thread Thom McMahon
Insure it and re-build if it burns. Thom McMahon, SET Firetech, Inc. 2560 Copper Ridge Dr P.O. Box 882136 Steamboat Springs, CO 80488 Tel: 970-879-7952 Fax: 970-879-7926 -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org]

RE: Exposure Protection

2009-06-05 Thread Chris Cahill
They've had a lot of success in northern MN with these. Sorry I don't have a contact. The FD actually checks on them during fire, refill fuel tanks, etc. Chris Cahill, P.E. Fire Protection Engineer Sentry Fire Protection, Inc. 763-658-4483 763-658-4921 fax Email: chr...@sentryfiremn.com

RE: Exposure Protection

2009-06-05 Thread Scott A. Futrell
Minnesota was incredibly successful a few years ago with a large forested area called the Boundary Waters that had several million acres of trees blow down. This is largely national forest with limited roads, but cabins, lake homes and other structures. The Minnesota Department of Natural

chain link roof

2009-06-05 Thread Todd Williams
I am working on a project with a couple of large rooms where the ceiling/roof is 2/3 solid and 1/3 chain link. Any thoughts on how to protect this? Todd G. Williams, PE Fire Protection Design/Consulting Stonington, Connecticut www.fpdc.com 860.535.2080