RE: Standpipes - protected?

2012-01-16 Thread John Drucker
No problem Mike, also note that the sprinkler exception only applies to the laterals. John John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ Not the official position of any agency, association, committee

RE: IBC - building separations

2011-12-16 Thread John Drucker
, I, R-1, R-2, U - 3a F-1, H-3b, H-5, M, S-1 - 3 H-1, H-2 - 4b F-2, S-2, R-3, R-4 - 2 Hope that helps John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ Not the official position of any agency, association, committee

Jack Martin Blvd. fire in Brick displaces 135 seniors - Sprinkler Save

2011-12-05 Thread John Drucker
as bad as it seems here, and that's good, Batzel said. This could've been a disaster. He added: This whole place would be evacuated and shut down for months - months - if not for that sprinkler system. Dustin Racioppi: 732-643-4028; dracio...@njpressmedia.com John Drucker, CET Fire Protection

RE: Jack Martin Blvd. fire in Brick displaces 135 seniors - Sprinkler Save

2011-12-05 Thread John Drucker
/Bureau_Safety/staff.htm John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Letterman

Re: NFPA 13R Question

2011-12-01 Thread John Drucker
Google. Dunes Fire Middletown NJ John Drucker - Mobile Email - Original Message - From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Sent: Thu Dec 01 23:40:26 2011 Subject: RE: NFPA

Re: Reliable model C sprinkelr

2011-11-26 Thread John Drucker
Sal Izzo from Reliable is a forum member perhaps he can help John Drucker - Mobile Email - Original Message - From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Sent: Sat Nov 26 11

Re: Hydralic Placard

2011-11-22 Thread John Drucker
And a place for the main drain test values so inspectors know the norm. Now we have something that's useful John Drucker - Mobile Email - Original Message - From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org

RE: Residential Sprinkler in I-2

2011-11-01 Thread John Drucker
within a smoke compartment containing patient sleeping units in Group I-2 in accordance with this code. 2. Dwelling units, and sleeping units in Group R and I-1 occupancies. 3. Light-hazard occupancies as defined in NFPA 13. John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building

Re: Residential Sprinkler in I-2

2011-11-01 Thread John Drucker
Whoa. Is this issue about the type of SYSTEM or the type of HEADS ? John Drucker - Mobile Email - Original Message - From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Sent: Tue Nov

RE: Residential Sprinkler in I-2

2011-11-01 Thread John Drucker
and their listings: 1. Throughout all spaces within a smoke compartment containing patient sleeping units in Group I-2 in accordance with this code. 2. Dwelling units, and sleeping units in Group R and I-1 occupancies. 3. Light-hazard occupancies as defined in NFPA 13. Hope that helps, John Drucker

RE: Residential Sprinkler in I-2

2011-10-31 Thread John Drucker
that helps, John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ Not the official position of any agency, association, committee or otherwise. Obtain required applications, permits, inspections and approvals from Authority(s

RE: Water quality for sprinklers

2011-10-25 Thread John Drucker
. Hope that helps, John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ Not the official position of any agency, association, committee or otherwise. Obtain required applications, permits, inspections and approvals from

RE: Grounding

2011-10-13 Thread John Drucker
, John John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ Not the official position of any agency, association, committee or otherwise. Obtain required applications, permits, inspections and approvals from Authority

RE: Grounding

2011-10-12 Thread John Drucker
you complete the circuit. Better the bonding does it than the human body. Hope that helps, John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ Not the official position of any agency, association, committee or otherwise

RE: Tuesday funny

2011-10-11 Thread John Drucker
in the junction where sprinklers are connected to piping. John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ Not the official position of any agency, association, committee or otherwise. Obtain required applications, permits

RE: Tuesday funny

2011-10-11 Thread John Drucker
PS, Any comments on the water supply, hydraulic calculations, storage configuration ? John -Original Message- From: John Drucker [mailto:john.druc...@verizon.net] Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 12:43 PM To: 'sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org' Subject: RE: Tuesday funny Perhaps

RE: Grounding

2011-10-11 Thread John Drucker
= 277V/2 Ohms= 138.5.9 Amps. The 20 Amp circuit breaker instantly opens and the pipe is deenergized. Hey what happened to the lights, Jimmy go get a flashlight, better yet coffee. Sure hope that helps, John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire

Re: Grounding

2011-10-11 Thread John Drucker
H. Better take a good look at the grass on your side first John Drucker - Mobile Email - Original Message - From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Sent: Tue Oct 11

RE: Woman pulled from burning home dies

2011-10-06 Thread John Drucker
developer has committed 5 additional homes with residential sprinklers two blocks from the fire, the first which was released for permits this morning. John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ Safe Buildings

RE: Sidewall below garage doors

2011-09-23 Thread John Drucker
be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction to demonstrate equivalency. The system, method, or device shall be approved for the intended purpose by the authority having jurisdiction. John Drucker NFIRS Coordinator FDID 13310 Middletown Township Fire Dept Middletown Township, NJ -Original

9/11

2011-09-10 Thread John Drucker
and months after 9/11 to recover the remains of those that never made it out. They are all 9/11 victims. This weekend please find pause and take a moment to remember those that are no longer with us. May they rest in peace. Respectfully, John Drucker Jr. Former Senior Project Manager Siemens Fire

RE: I-1 sprinklers, chapter 4 and passive requirements

2011-09-06 Thread John Drucker
or 13R, there are passive requirements that aren't found in the typical one and two family dwelling under the IRC. Todd, The designers of the project in question are aware of IBC Section 420 right ? Hope that helps, John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical

RE: I-1 sprinklers

2011-09-05 Thread John Drucker
substitution for the fire resistance of exterior walls shall not be permitted. Hope that helps, John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ Not the official position of any agency, association, committee

RE: I-1 sprinklers

2011-09-05 Thread John Drucker
Missed an IMPORTANT word while typing; NO Look closely NO area increase for 13R or 13D Corrected. John John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ Not the official position of any agency, association

RE: Assembly area in R occupancy

2011-08-29 Thread John Drucker
that helps, John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ Not the official position of any agency, association, committee or otherwise. Obtain required applications, permits, inspections and approvals from Authority

RE: Engineers Stamp vs. Seal

2011-08-24 Thread John Drucker
indicating that they have been reviewed and found to be in conformance with the regulations for the design of the building. Hope that helps, John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ Not the official position

RE: non-required systems

2011-08-11 Thread John Drucker
. When dealing with not required applications a performance statement indicating the fire protection goals of the intended protection is in order. The goals must match the design. Hope that helps. John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals

RE: non-required systems

2011-08-11 Thread John Drucker
referenced section of Chapter 1 shall be deleted throughout the code and the administrative provisions of the Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23) shall be inserted. Hope this helps. John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office

RE: IBC NJ Standpipe code section 905.2.2.1

2011-08-11 Thread John Drucker
Notwithstanding the exceptions (905.2.2.1 - 1. 2.) the city water supply can supply 500 gpm at a residual pressure of 65 psi (905.2.1) at the topmost outlet ? John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ

RE: sprinkler heads in exterior decks or balconies

2011-08-05 Thread John Drucker
OR DECK ABOVE. John John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ Not the official position of any agency, association, committee or otherwise. Obtain required applications, permits, inspections and approvals

RE: sprinkler heads in exterior decks or balconies

2011-08-05 Thread John Drucker
and ATTIC SPACES and result in major property damage FLOOR/CEILING ASSEMBLIES, i.e. Deck above ATTIC SPACES, i.e. = Roof Take a look at these; http://stevecie.com/v-web/gallery/album36/DSC06064 Hope that helps, John John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical

RE: sprinkler heads in exterior decks or balconies

2011-08-04 Thread John Drucker
not be limited. Hope that helps John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ Not the official position of any agency, association, committee or otherwise. Obtain required applications, permits, inspections

sprinkler heads in exterior decks or balconies

2011-08-04 Thread John Drucker
joist construction. Hope that helps John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ Not the official position of any agency, association, committee or otherwise. Obtain required applications, permits, inspections

RE: sprinkler heads in exterior decks or balconies

2011-08-04 Thread John Drucker
2009 IBC 201.4 Terms not defined. Where terms are not defined through the methods authorized by this section, such terms shall have ordinarily accepted meanings such as the context implies. John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals

RE: sprinkler heads in exterior decks or balconies

2011-08-04 Thread John Drucker
joist construction. Hope that helps John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ Not the official position of any agency, association, committee or otherwise. Obtain required applications, permits, inspections

RE: New Jersey Windowless Basement sprinkler system

2011-07-08 Thread John Drucker
shall be provided with a fire department connection, which shall be marked with a sign reading Basement Area Sprinkler Water Supply; and ii. A supervised automatic fire alarm system shall be installed in accordance with the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code. Hope this helps, John Drucker Jr

RE: water curtain and QR reduction

2011-06-29 Thread John Drucker
Is a draft stop present, 2007 NFPA-13 8.15.4 ? John Drucker Jr CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Borough of Red Bank, NJ -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf

RE: Building trade off update

2011-06-23 Thread John Drucker
The proponents have a quantified performance objective in mind and have validated it through testing correct ? I'm all for consensus particularly public consensus, but does the public truly understand what they're getting, or not getting ? All too often the public cries out, how did this

RE: Building trade off update

2011-06-23 Thread John Drucker
Members, Both the IBC and IFC Commentary (Figure 903.1 and 903.2) contain an excellent matrix of the IBC Sprinkler Thresholds, Modifications and Exceptions. Hope that helps, John John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough

RE: Building trade off update

2011-06-22 Thread John Drucker
the occupancy due to passive fire protection requirements. Hope this helps, John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ Not the official position of any agency, association, committee or otherwise. Obtain

RE: Building trade off update

2011-06-22 Thread John Drucker
FINDINGS: 1. That strict compliance with any specific subcode provision, if required, would result in PRACTICAL DIFFICULTY to such owner; and 2. That the exception, if granted, WILL NOT JEOPARDIZE THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF INTENDED OCCUPANTS AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY. John Drucker, CET Fire

RE: Indicating Valve Definition/Approval

2011-06-11 Thread John Drucker
, and take the voodoo (magic) out of the process. Hope that helps, John John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ Not the official position of any agency, association, committee or otherwise. Obtain

RE: Issue with water supply company

2011-05-16 Thread John Drucker
Unless it's a damp system pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:70-4.7(h) the automatic water supply must be adequate based on 2007 NFPA-13 without considering the FDC as a water source. Ask the water purveyor to cite a regulation and or code section and comply accordingly. Hope this helps John Drucker Jr

RE: Exit Enclosure - IBC 1022.4

2011-05-15 Thread John Drucker
enclosure. John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshal's Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ Not the official position of any agency, association, committee or otherwise. Obtain required applications, permits, inspections and approvals from Authority

FW: NRC waives enforcement of fire rules at nuclear plants

2011-05-14 Thread John Drucker
://www.app.com/article/20110514/NJNEWS/305150001/NRC-waives-enforcement- of-fire-rules-at-nuclear-plants-?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Frontpage|s John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ Not the official position of any

RE: Occupied Space over Canopy

2011-05-13 Thread John Drucker
within the horizontal projection of the roof or floor above. NFPA-5000 Hope that helps, John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ Not the official position of any agency, association, committee or otherwise

RE: Exit Enclosure - IBC 1022.4

2011-05-11 Thread John Drucker
into utility shafts and spaces including the penetrations they create. Does the referenced sprinkler piping also include a sprinkler head that serves the stair ? Hope that helps, John Drucker Jr CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Borough of Red Bank, NJ

RE: Making History in the Sprinkler Industry

2011-05-05 Thread John Drucker
Cecil congratulations to you, the program and best wishes to the graduates. John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org

Re: Heat collectors

2011-04-21 Thread John Drucker
Randy. Used to be Implying that they are no longer ? Seems like foregone conclusion - Original Message - From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Sent: Thu Apr 21

Middletown NJ House Fire Leaves Four Dead

2011-04-19 Thread John Drucker
neighbor's house. She said they were friendly, always waving to neighbors, but otherwise kept to themselves http://www.app.com/article/20110419/NJNEWS/110419008/Middletown-house-fire-l eaves-four-dead?odyssey=mod|breaking|text|Frontpage John Drucker Fire Protection Subcode Official Red Bank, New

Pennsylvania Legislature repeals sprinkler mandate

2011-04-14 Thread John Drucker
to set this up, and the builders needed to be able to phase it in over time. http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/state/s_732137.html John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official New Jersey Not the official position of any agency, association, committee or otherwise. Obtain

RE: IBC and Breezeways

2011-04-06 Thread John Drucker
the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code. Hope this helps, John Drucker, CET Fire

Re: FM Guildelines / ESFR

2011-03-16 Thread John Drucker
That's hedgamacation - Original Message - From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Sent: Tue Mar 15 18:39:29 2011 Subject: RE: FM Guildelines / ESFR And from an education

FW: NIST Releases Final Report on Charleston Sofa Store Fire

2011-03-16 Thread John Drucker
http://www.nist.gov/el/fire_research/20110315_charleston.cfm John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ ___ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum

Sprinklers put out Paquin fire, Fire Alarm notified occupants and fire dept

2011-03-10 Thread John Drucker
. The fire follows a similar incident last week in which automatic sprinklers quickly put out a fire in a hotel room at the Holiday Inn Select on I-70 Drive S.W. http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2011/mar/08/sprinklers-put-out-paquin-fi re/ -- John Drucker

RE: Interstitial Space

2011-03-07 Thread John Drucker
in the concealed space is not defined. John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ Not the official position of any agency, association, committee or otherwise. Obtain required applications, permits, inspections

Bosses Charged Over Firefighter Deaths

2011-03-01 Thread John Drucker
-Negligence/Article/2011024159425 24?f=rss John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Investigator ___ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman

RE: Electrical Rooms

2011-03-01 Thread John Drucker
. Take heed of (C), the operative term is PROTECTION not PIPING. So you can spray water in the dedicated space, just don't run the pipe in there. Hope this helps, John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ

RE: Electrical Rooms

2011-03-01 Thread John Drucker
1) Yes, Code References in previous email (below). 2) Yes, A17.1 Elevator Safety Code Rule 102.1 and Rule 102.2. prohibits non-elevator-related piping and equipment from entering or passing through the machine room. Hope this helps John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire

More Than 1, 000 Flee Fire at IN Theater-sprinkler systems extinguished the fire

2011-02-16 Thread John Drucker
://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chibrknews-fire-emptie s-star-plaza-theatre-in-merrillville-20110210,0,2035102.story John Drucker Jr CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Borough of Red Bank, NJ CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY: This email message is intended only

[NJFireSafety] Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled Due to Failure to Alert Monitoring Centers -

2011-02-14 Thread John Drucker
Protection Components John Drucker Jr CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Borough of Red Bank, NJ CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY: This email message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information

RE: Friday Brainfreeze - 13R Outside the dwelling Units Bathrooms

2011-02-11 Thread John Drucker
NFPA, stick with fire. A room (you didn't say stall) with only a toilet ?, sure hope there's a sink before you return to the bar with George and start shaking hands. So yes there would be a ...thought I was going to say sink, nope, sinks belong in kitchens if it's in a water closet it's a

FW: Electrical Rooms-Dedicated Equipment Space, Sprinklers and IBC Exemptions

2011-01-30 Thread John Drucker
must be suitable for smoke detectors in accordance with the products listing and NFPA-72. Hope this helps, John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Not the official position of any agency, association, committee or otherwise. Obtain required

RE: Electrical Rooms-Dedicated Equipment Space, Sprinklers and IBC Exemptions

2011-01-30 Thread John Drucker
into the introduction and nine chapters, as shown in Figure 90.3. CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3, AND 4 APPLY GENERALLY.” And last but not least, an online resource with descriptions, photos, etc of panelboards, distribution boards from NEMA http://www.nema.org/prod/be/lvde/panelboard/enclose-pd/ Hope this helps, John Drucker

RE: statistics: failure analysis: BFV: NFIRS: reality ;-)

2011-01-29 Thread John Drucker
right hand corner of the screen select Fire In New Jersey and the desired year from 2001 to 2009. The format is PDF. Hope this helps, John Drucker NFIRS Coordinator FDID 13310 Middletown Township Fire Dept Middletown Township, NJ -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun

RE: Electrical Rooms

2011-01-29 Thread John Drucker
heed of (C), the operative term is PROTECTION not PIPING. So you can spray water in the dedicated space, just don't run the pipe in there. Hope this helps, John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ

RE: Rolling medical file storage

2011-01-23 Thread John Drucker
Violations have no concept of time. However only time will tell if a violation results in an incident. John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ Not the official position of any agency, association

FW: Two LODD - CFD - Vacant Structure

2010-12-22 Thread John Drucker
-four-firefighters-trapped-after- building-collapses/?hpt=T1 John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ Not the official position of any agency, association, committee or otherwise. Verify all applications

RE: Flow Test With City Pump

2010-12-14 Thread John Drucker
is for ISO fire flow and that may not be achieved from sprinkler system demand. Hope that helps, John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ Not the official position of any agency, association, committee

RE: Flow Test With City Pump

2010-12-14 Thread John Drucker
that will respond to visible or invisible particles of combustion. Sprinklers shall not be omitted from any room merely because it is damp, of fire-resistance-rated construction OR CONTAINS ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. Hope that helps, John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical

RE: Flow Test With City Pump

2010-12-14 Thread John Drucker
Brian, Ask him what the normal pressure they run the system at. The pumps are most likely +/- 10% (the point of water complaints). I'm sure we all know what the large pump is for. John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office

RE: main flow switch

2010-12-09 Thread John Drucker
on the same floor, each zone on the floor shall be annunciated separately for purposes of alarm location. John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ Not the official position of any agency, association

RE: High Rise Office Jockey pump

2010-12-07 Thread John Drucker
the JP can be connected to a general purpose circuit without the need to jump through hoops trying to tap the supply conductors outside the fire pump controller. John Drucker Jr CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Borough of Red Bank, NJ -Original Message

RE: High Rise Office Jockey pump 2

2010-12-06 Thread John Drucker
Or for that matter FDC's or Manual Dry Standpipe's with a FD Engine wanging it at 150 psi. John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org

RE: tamper switches

2010-12-02 Thread John Drucker
sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised [by a listed fire alarm control unit][Added 2009]. Exceptions: 4. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position. Hope that helps John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire

Happy Thanksgiving

2010-11-25 Thread John Drucker
Blessed are we who live in this great nation. Remember to keep those in mind that are less fortunate and to reach out and lend a helping hand. Last but not least to our defenders, our public safety workers and our soldiers who keep us safe. Thank you. Happy Thanksgiving John Drucker, CET Fire

RE: I'm speechless

2010-11-23 Thread John Drucker
, pilots, police officers, crab fisherman, etc. Firefighters are workers no different than those in a trade, the fire and building codes are a safety code for firefighters much like the NEC is a safety code for electricians. John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building

RE: Why we have fire safety codes- MGM Grand - Nov 21 1980

2010-11-22 Thread John Drucker
Correct, heres the link to the NFPA Research Report; http://www.nfpa.org/assets/files/PDF/Research/Winecoff.pdf The notion of a fireproof building, mere mortals we are. John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank

Deadliest Fires and Explosions in US History by Property Class

2010-11-22 Thread John Drucker
Members, The Deadliest Fires and Explosions in US History by Property Class is available from NFPA Research at; http://www.nfpa.org/itemDetail.asp?categoryID=954itemID=23344URL=Research/ Fire%20statistics/Deadliest/large-loss%20fires Hope that helps, John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode

FW: Why we have fire safety codes- MGM Grand - Nov 21 1980

2010-11-21 Thread John Drucker
to the fires extension and resultant casualties. The full report is available from the NFPA. http://www.nfpa.org/assets/files/Press%20Room/LasVegasMGMGrand.pdf John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ

Re: Mechanical closet obstruction

2010-11-02 Thread John Drucker
Tell the ahj to cite the violation. Yea as in legally write it up and include the appeal rights - Original Message - From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Sent: Tue

RE: Mechanical closet obstruction

2010-11-02 Thread John Drucker
Bill, Hopefully some big ticket item isn't being overlooked while they talk on the radio forgetting to check the altimeter. John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ -Original Message- From

RE: Fully Sprinklered

2010-10-28 Thread John Drucker
with NFPA 13 except as provided in Section 903.3.1.1.1. John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Borough of Red Bank, NJ -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org

RE: Fire Hydrant Calculation Method

2010-10-19 Thread John Drucker
is standard fare out of the IFC, Table B105.1, B105.2 and AWWA M-31. John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org

RE: A matter of conscience

2010-10-14 Thread John Drucker
Thomas, Best Wishes this morning, but I must say you sir are truly boots on the ground taking the time to address a sprinkler issue while awaiting a procedure in the cardiac unit. Again Best Wishes to a full recovery. Humbly John Drucker Jr CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building

RE: No Fire Alarm Control Panel for 100 Sprinklers

2010-10-12 Thread John Drucker
alarm system. John Drucker Jr CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Borough of Red Bank, NJ -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Steve Leyton Sent: Tuesday

RE: 13-R Attic Losses or 13 Attic Saves

2010-10-10 Thread John Drucker
(Station 8) can be seen operating in the center of the video. John Drucker Captain Station 8 (2006) Middletown Township Fire Dept -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Sal Izzo (TECH- 103) Sent

Re: Elevator Shafts

2010-10-08 Thread John Drucker
So perhaps the shaft doesn't comply at all which makes it an even larger issue that sprinklers. Time to get the architect involved. John Drucker - Original Message - From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org To: sprinklerforum

RE: [SPAM] - RE: Owner refusal - Found word(s) XXX in the Text body

2010-10-05 Thread John Drucker
arises, and it will eventually. John Drucker Jr CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Borough of Red Bank, NJ -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Todd

RE: Backflow Forward Flow Test

2010-10-04 Thread John Drucker
possible. Hope that helps John Drucker Jr CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Borough of Red Bank, NJ -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Jay White Sent: Monday

RE: Pump Calc's

2010-10-04 Thread John Drucker
You mean to say the pump doesn't make water ?. You can lead the horse to water but you can't make him think. John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun

Re: Moving part of sprinkler system

2010-09-17 Thread John Drucker
Look at what they do for the waterway of a fire apparatus aerial platform. Contact one of the major manufacturers I'm sure than can help. As for listing request a variation - Original Message - From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org To:

RE: Pump Rooms

2010-09-16 Thread John Drucker
Yes, However the cited standards reference applies to Outdoor Fire Pump Units. 5.12.1.2 Outdoor Fire Pump Units. John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Fire Marshals Office Borough of Red Bank, NJ -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum

RE: Pump Rooms

2010-09-16 Thread John Drucker
a second look. Provide ventilation. John -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of John Drucker Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 11:48 AM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: Pump Rooms

RE: Fire pump meter loop

2010-09-15 Thread John Drucker
with 8.3.3.1.2.3, a test shall be conducted every 3 years in accordance with 8.3.3.1.2.1 or 8.3.3.1.2.2 in lieu of the method described in 8.3.3.1.2.3. John Drucker Jr CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Borough of Red Bank, NJ PS, Interesting, just had

911

2010-09-11 Thread John Drucker
In remembrance of those that perished on 9/11/2001. Rest in Peace. John Drucker Senior Project Manager Siemens Fire Safety Special Projects World Trade Center, NYC 1993-2001 ___ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org http

Re: T-Rating of Fire stop

2010-09-01 Thread John Drucker
Mike. I'm on the road so don't have tech info with me. However most FS mfgs Hilti,3M have engr depts that can assist with the application and in some cases issue an engr judgement for an ahjs approval - Original Message - From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org

Massive crew fights fire at landmark

2010-09-01 Thread John Drucker
Massive crew fights fire at landmark Nearly 200 respond to 27th-floor blaze at downtown Chase building By MIKE GLENN, HOUSTON CHRONICLE The Houston Chronicle August 31, 2010 Houston firefighters followed the textbook approach in fighting a blaze at a high-rise building Monday night, officials

RE: Job Tracking Software

2010-08-31 Thread John Drucker
MS Project Primavera Suretrak http://www.microsoft.com/project/en/us/default.aspx http://www.oracle.com/us/products/applications/042378.htm Used both, MSP is less money but PST is the leader. John Drucker Jr CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Borough

RE: [SPAM] - Re: Job Tracking Software - Found word(s) list error in the Text body

2010-08-31 Thread John Drucker
for Word, I installed Open Office and have been happy so far, with minor quirks on the excel. Forest Wilson Cherokee Fire On 8/31/2010 3:24 PM, John Drucker wrote: MS Project Primavera Suretrak http://www.microsoft.com/project/en/us/default.aspx http://www.oracle.com/us/products/applications

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