RE: Sprinklered vs. Sprinkled

2009-01-15 Thread Matthew J. Willis
So the term is appropriate for mist systems Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile m...@norredfire.com -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf

RE: Interesting statistics on electricity fire fighters

2009-01-15 Thread Matthew J. Willis
their arrival). That is interesting... Be sure not to sprinkle(--?) it with sugar when you ask them. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile m...@norredfire.com -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org

RE: Boat Storage

2009-01-15 Thread Matthew J. Willis
ALL of the fire reports you can find. Look at all the pics. I have seen triple 1000gpm nozzles on a SINGLE Story structure, and it lost in minutes.. Very Very much thin ice on these... R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile m

RE: Re[2]: Old Escutcheons and replacing them

2009-01-20 Thread Matthew J. Willis
The use of any other recessed escutcheon will void all approvals and negate all warranties. And the above is in most Manf sheets. The difference is not the statement from UL, but the actual listing/testing by the Manf. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318

RE: Re[2]: Old Escutcheons and replacing them

2009-01-20 Thread Matthew J. Willis
No. Back to the Manf data sheet..., the items were tested as an assembly. The only esch's this would not apply to are the 65 or 401 as previously stated. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile m...@norredfire.com -Original Message

RE: Re[2]: Old Escutcheons and replacing them

2009-01-21 Thread Matthew J. Willis
I had lunch with rep today. Last thing he gave me before leaving is a nice printed sheet showing the ONLY esch's approved with their sprinklers, dated 11/2008. Full color, with UL and FM columns. No AGRCO column visible.. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice

RE: Boat Storage

2009-01-23 Thread Matthew J. Willis
last racked marina fire I heard about could be seen from 20 miles away. Whrah Roland I would like to add to this.. Most of the pictures of the damage I found on these were taken from the air. Some of the secondary effects were across the bays, water not building type. R/ Matt Matthew J

RE: FW: Grounding, Bonding and Sprinkler Piping

2009-01-28 Thread Matthew J. Willis
Remember, that for it to be considered a ground, NFPA #70 requires 10' of continuous cover on the pipe. If it is plastic, such as the run up to the stub on most sprinkler systems, then this will not meet the definition. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318

RE: Information regarding Beijing's The Mandarin Oriental Hotel fire

2009-02-11 Thread Matthew J. Willis
On the subject of building design.., the conspiracy theorists are already using this building/fire to challenge the NIST findings on building 7 of the WTC. Just info, not for debate... R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile m

RE: Steel Piping and Tanks

2009-02-13 Thread Matthew J. Willis
I think that is Sch 80.. I will look around. Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile m...@norredfire.com -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Bob

RE: Steel Piping and Tanks

2009-02-13 Thread Matthew J. Willis
. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile m...@norredfire.com -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Bob Knight Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 1

RE: water source heat pumps

2009-02-13 Thread Matthew J. Willis
Greg, Is the closet built into the walls of the unit? Only thing I see about independent feed is it will mess up floor zoning. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile m...@norredfire.com -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun

RE: From the Provo Daily Herald

2009-02-17 Thread Matthew J. Willis
. But thank goodness the ceiling tiles were in stock.. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile m...@norredfire.com -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf

RE: leak statistic

2009-02-18 Thread Matthew J. Willis
Interestingly enough, FM Data sheet 8-21, Roll Paper storage, has a 15 year study of loss. This is broken down by fire, sprinkler leakage, water damage and a few others. Sprinkler Leakage was second highest at 24.7% of total loss. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387

RE: Max Floor Area

2009-02-19 Thread Matthew J. Willis
does not fall between these locations, it does not seem it can be called a system riser, thereby allowing you another 52k. I did not see combined system defined except for Dry/preaction. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile m

RE: Award/Display Case

2009-02-23 Thread Matthew J. Willis
Try 8-1.1 (7) in the 07 edition R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile m...@norredfire.com -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Jimmy Waite

RE: PE Peer Review

2009-02-26 Thread Matthew J. Willis
... R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile m...@norredfire.com -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Fletcher, Ron Sent: Thursday, February

RE: statistics - air pockets

2009-03-05 Thread Matthew J. Willis
the 2 check valves when cross was a concern. Just my thoughts.., Matt Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile m...@norredfire.com What is the best most affordable way to do that? A combination ITC/Purge? If we accept some air trapped in systems

Rack Storage of Motor Oil

2009-03-05 Thread Matthew J. Willis
controlling measurers built into floor or racks. The 1, 1, 1¼ branch lines looked awful lonely at the roof.. Thanks, Matt Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile m...@norredfire.com

RE: Rack Storage of Motor Oil

2009-03-05 Thread Matthew J. Willis
/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile m...@norredfire.com -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Rodney Hamm Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 3:59 PM

RE: Rack Storage of Motor Oil

2009-03-06 Thread Matthew J. Willis
this will qualify for state requirement of professional. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile m...@norredfire.com -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org

Open Grating

2009-03-09 Thread Matthew J. Willis
sprinkler water thru, thereby satisfying the requirement of open grate for buildings with sprinkler systems. I have never heard that before. Anybody else? R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile m...@norredfire.com

RE: Test/Drain at the Riser

2009-03-11 Thread Matthew J. Willis
Marshal showing back up huh? R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile m...@norredfire.com ___ Sprinklerforum mailing list http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical

RE: Bahlen Roof System

2009-03-16 Thread Matthew J. Willis
for hanging do not forget 9.2.1.3.1 also from the 02. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile m...@norredfire.com -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org

Air Compression

2009-03-23 Thread Matthew J. Willis
discusses the potential high pressure from the air. The same reason that we do not air test plastic. I was just curious as these look like some more numbers snatched from air. - Get It? R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile m

RE: Does NFPA 13 require as-built drawings

2009-03-26 Thread Matthew J. Willis
Yes you should, every time. The only difference in my experience, is plastic pipe is normally shown as center to center and steel has cuts. If anything, since plastic has more restrictions than steel, the drawings should have Much more info than standard steel pipe drawings. R/ Matt Matthew J

RE: NFPA 14 roof access

2009-03-30 Thread Matthew J. Willis
quite stretch that yet. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile m...@norredfire.com ___ Sprinklerforum mailing list http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical

RE: RESIDENTIAL OCCOPANCY DRY SYSTEM

2009-03-30 Thread Matthew J. Willis
The dry system in the attic falls under 13, 13R allows the omission. If 13 is specified, that may be the reason why. I have seen and done it in nursing homes. Also you will see this in 4 story and under hotel/motels depending on owner. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318

RE: RESIDENTIAL OCCOPANCY DRY SYSTEM

2009-03-30 Thread Matthew J. Willis
I believe you still must use residential sprinklers IF it is residential. I do not know of any listed for dry use. You may have to cover the pipe and use listed attic sprinklers to protect any CPVC and the like, and run it wet. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134

RE: Sub-scribe

2009-04-10 Thread Matthew J. Willis
It might be a sign that you need to stay. Matt Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile m...@norredfire.com Can anyone tell me what I need to do to unsubscribe? I have typed that in the email subject line and sent several times but I am still

RE: antifreeze combustibility?

2009-04-21 Thread Matthew J. Willis
How about the thickening of the solution? R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile m...@norredfire.com -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf

RE: Fire rated escutcheon

2009-04-30 Thread Matthew J. Willis
--triumvirate Good Word! Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile m...@norredfire.com -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Todd Williams Sent

RE: Definition of Throughout

2009-05-28 Thread Matthew J. Willis
Bob, See 8.1 and the annex (02) Matt Matthew J. Willis, CET Automatic Fire Sprinklers Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile m...@norredfire.com -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun

RE: Combustible rated floors

2009-06-02 Thread Matthew J. Willis
. THIS AREA PROVIDED WITH PROTECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE SUCH AND SUCH, SECTION SUCH AND SUCH. I have found this to be effective as education, albeit a bit slower than the phone call. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis, CET Automatic Fire Sprinklers Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318

RE: CPVC Concealed Space Installation

2009-06-12 Thread Matthew J. Willis
You cannot use tenting as a barrier. A concealed space is a concealed space. If it is exposed, the minimum protection is a layer of sheet rock, or plywood. Where you are allowed to use insulation is under the listing for the attic sprinklers from Tyco. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis, CET Automatic

RE: Seismic Protection

2009-06-18 Thread Matthew J. Willis
We all are. :-) It is determined by an engineering evaluation in the building code. I am sure there are lots of topics in the archives that will help..? Matt Matthew J. Willis, CET Automatic Fire Sprinklers Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile m

RE: Seismic Protection

2009-06-18 Thread Matthew J. Willis
the US looking at the red dots in places you would never expect. Be aware, if you zoom to close to California, your entire screen turns red. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis, CET Automatic Fire Sprinklers Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile m...@norredfire.com

RE: 13D Question 1988 Edition

2009-06-19 Thread Matthew J. Willis
for the standard response sprinklers was first accepted in 1988, listed quick response sprinklers were not as readily available as they are today. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis, CET Automatic Fire Sprinklers Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile m...@norredfire.com -Original

RE: Piping installed vs. Piping Spec'd

2006-12-21 Thread Matthew J. Willis
Threaded fittings cost less in most cases than grooved fittings and weld-o-lets. Then there is the price for welding each outlet. There are always as many fittings at least as sprinklers, so the less expensive is to thread and screw. Fitters like the grooved pipe yes, but they hate to make it in

RE: Piping installed vs. Piping Spec'd

2006-12-21 Thread Matthew J. Willis
://www.lg.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Matthew J. Willis Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 9:57 AM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: Piping installed vs. Piping Spec'd Threaded fittings cost less in most cases than

RE: both QR SR sprinklers

2006-12-21 Thread Matthew J. Willis
I would offer Craig, in demonstrations I have conducted, and others I have seen, the sprinkler went off Well before the detector. Matt -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 10:45 AM To:

RE: both QR SR sprinklers

2006-12-21 Thread Matthew J. Willis
://www.lg.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Matthew J. Willis Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 10:48 AM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: both QR SR sprinklers I would offer Craig, in demonstrations I have conducted

RE: ESFR On Line Spacing Less Then 8' Options??

2007-01-16 Thread Matthew J. Willis
Baffles won't help you. The problem with close spacing is that water droplets from a sprinkler operating over a fire are carried upward by the fire plume, cooling adjacent sprinklers and resulting in skipping, regardless of the presence of baffles. Water spraying directly from one sprinkler to

RE: POD Storage

2007-01-18 Thread Matthew J. Willis
Living Water Fire Protection, LLC 1160 McKenzie Road Cantonment, FL 32533 850-937-1850 Fax: 850-937-1852 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Matthew J. Willis Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 3:39 PM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject

RE: POD Storage

2007-01-18 Thread Matthew J. Willis
Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Matthew J. Willis Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2007 7:11 AM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: POD Storage Yeah I know. This is why you didn't see a solution from the last time. Please consider Mr. Joe's words

RE: Sprinklers in PA

2007-01-29 Thread Matthew J. Willis
Will be interesting to see what they argue when the new code is adopted Requiring sprinklers as the Uniform Consensus . Matt -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jay Stough Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 9:33 AM To: AFSA Sprinkler Forum

RE: regarding fire pumps

2007-01-31 Thread Matthew J. Willis
got a nice industrial lead set for my fluke meters and that helps. Are the leathers like a welder's apron? I'm shopping for one. Tom -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Matthew J. Willis Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 9:52 AM

RE: New Regulations -NJ Nightclubs, Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinklers

2007-02-06 Thread Matthew J. Willis
That sounds pretty close to the old code John, of 100/300. What happened to 50/100. Guess when the news settles, so do the shouts? R/ Matt -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Drucker Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 8:37 PM To:

RE: Determining a Warehouse Commodity Classification

2007-02-06 Thread Matthew J. Willis
just food for thought... I have never seen a spec warehouse stay the way the owner/developer described it. After the job is done, many liberties will be taken, of which YOU did not make them aware, (height, location, type, etc..) Be sure you document well. R/ Matt -Original

RE: Burnt Food Causes Malfunction

2007-02-12 Thread Matthew J. Willis
You know how strong willed some of those fire officials are... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of George Church Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 8:24 AM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: Burnt Food Causes Malfunction I

RE: Design software

2007-02-15 Thread Matthew J. Willis
I am ordering his upgrade as we speak. Tim is a designer by trade, but his products are some of the best I have seen. I will be glad to discuss them with you off forum if you like. R/ Matt -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kathryn Tyler

RE: Grid peaking

2007-02-20 Thread Matthew J. Willis
It must be peaked especially because it is not symmetrical. The sprinklers on either side could easily increase the demand. Matt -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Travis Mack Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 10:10 AM To:

RE: Alarm Valve Inquiry

2007-02-27 Thread Matthew J. Willis
Is Grimes correct Tom? All searches yielded aircraft stuff.. Matt -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Duross Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 7:38 AM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: Alarm Valve Inquiry Does anyone out

RE: Grid peaking

2007-02-28 Thread Matthew J. Willis
Fortunately, NICET requires 5 years of experience (actually laying out drawings) for a III and 10 for a IV. This is not classroom time, or looking at drawings. This is actual layout, coordination, fixing bottles for the foremen etc.. (sorry, just had to..) I cannot see a PE meeting any of these

RE: Grid peaking

2007-02-28 Thread Matthew J. Willis
Message - From: Matthew J. Willis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 8:40 AM Subject: RE: Grid peaking Fortunately, NICET requires 5 years of experience (actually laying out drawings) for a III and 10 for a IV. This is not classroom time

RE: Fwd: Schirmer Engineering

2007-05-18 Thread Matthew J. Willis
not forget the CPSC's statement that absence of sprinklers increase the risk of lost life R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC. 1160 McKenzie Rd. Cantonment, FL. 32533 850-937-1850 Voice 850-937-1852 Facsimile - -Original Message- - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: (no subject)

2007-05-25 Thread Matthew J. Willis
Did you mean 13R in your first statement? Matt Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC. 1160 McKenzie Rd. PO Box 877 Cantonment, FL. 32533 850-937-1850 Voice 850-937-1852 Facsimile [EMAIL PROTECTED] - -Original Message- - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - [mailto

RE: Quick Response Reduction in a small building

2007-06-01 Thread Matthew J. Willis
No just the density applies.. See also 11.2.3.1.8 R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC. 1160 McKenzie Rd. PO Box 877 Cantonment, FL. 32533 850-937-1850 Voice 850-937-1852 Facsimile [EMAIL PROTECTED] - -Original Message- - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: Steam Room

2007-06-22 Thread Matthew J. Willis
See 4.1 (02) R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC. 1160 McKenzie Rd. PO Box 877 Cantonment, FL. 32533 850-937-1850 Voice 850-937-1852 Facsimile [EMAIL PROTECTED] - -Original Message- - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: hanging from sprinklers

2007-06-25 Thread Matthew J. Willis
Remember, the concealed cup is part of the Listed sprinkler assembly.., Manf Data? R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC. 1160 McKenzie Rd. PO Box 877 Cantonment, FL. 32533 850-937-1850 Voice 850-937-1852 Facsimile [EMAIL PROTECTED] - -Original Message

RE: Gang Drain for Attic Dry System

2007-06-28 Thread Matthew J. Willis
Yes... But see 8.15.2.5.3.4 (02). The handbook gives a good commentary if available. The piping is limited to 1, so you do not increase the gridding effect. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC. 1160 McKenzie Rd. PO Box 877 Cantonment, FL. 32533 850-937-1850 Voice 850-937

RE: Gang Drain for Attic Dry System

2007-06-28 Thread Matthew J. Willis
Not a benefit, but a detriment. The losses thru the 1 add up quick R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC. 1160 McKenzie Rd. PO Box 877 Cantonment, FL. 32533 850-937-1850 Voice 850-937-1852 Facsimile [EMAIL PROTECTED] - -Original Message- - From: [EMAIL

RE: Remodel Jobs

2007-07-02 Thread Matthew J. Willis
And keep in mind,,, sprinklers have a pretty legible date stamped on them, just as your contract for re-work.. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC. 1160 McKenzie Rd. PO Box 877 Cantonment, FL. 32533 850-937-1850 Voice 850-937-1852 Facsimile [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: What does not fully functional mean?

2007-07-02 Thread Matthew J. Willis
. What is used to - confirm it is flushed in accordance with NFPA 24 (verses - the plumbing code with it's slightly lower flow rate)? The test certificate included in the book they installed it by R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC. 1160 McKenzie Rd. PO

RE: What does not fully functional mean?

2007-07-03 Thread Matthew J. Willis
mean the one that the plumbing contractor knows - nothing about?. The question was really directed at - asking what everyone does to CYA when it isn't provided. - - Roland - - On Jul 2, 2007, at 11:15 AM, Matthew J. Willis wrote: - - . What is used

RE: What does not fully functional mean?

2007-07-03 Thread Matthew J. Willis
can we bitch about the jack of all trades local - guy when those that know better accept that crap? - - glc - - -Original Message- - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On - Behalf Of Matthew J. - Willis - Sent: Tuesday, July 03

RE: Backflow: Sprinkler System

2007-07-16 Thread Matthew J. Willis
been omitted R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC. 1160 McKenzie Rd. PO Box 877 Cantonment, FL. 32533 850-937-1850 Voice 850-937-1852 Facsimile [EMAIL PROTECTED] - -Original Message- - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: Aerosols for protection of hazardeous materials

2007-07-17 Thread Matthew J. Willis
I believe FIT operates like Halon. Does the space need to be hermetically sealed, and how can this be accomplished in a warehouse? R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC. 1160 McKenzie Rd. PO Box 877 Cantonment, FL. 32533 850-937-1850 Voice 850-937-1852 Facsimile [EMAIL

RE: Aerosols for protection of hazardeous materials

2007-07-20 Thread Matthew J. Willis
Bingo. One of the main problems with Halon was reflash. You also have to set neutral ventilation so the powder is not blown around or sucked out.. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC. 1160 McKenzie Rd. PO Box 877 Cantonment, FL. 32533 850-937-1850 Voice 850-937-1852

RE: Charleston cuts water fees

2007-07-26 Thread Matthew J. Willis
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks George. The above is his email for those of us wishing to thank him for good/accurate reporting. (never thought we could use those words together) R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC. 1160 McKenzie Rd. PO Box 877 Cantonment, FL. 32533 850-937

RE: Fan Coil Enclosure in dwelling unit

2007-07-30 Thread Matthew J. Willis
http://chengdigger.wordpress.com/2007/07/28/day-8-fan-death-confirmed/ The above came in on one of my alerts. Although it is in Korea, I thought I would share it. You can skip to read under the fire pics for the pertinent info.. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC

RE: Pipe supported from truss

2007-07-31 Thread Matthew J. Willis
(for sprinkler activation not seismic) on the system. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC. 1160 McKenzie Rd. PO Box 877 Cantonment, FL. 32533 850-937-1850 Voice 850-937-1852 Facsimile [EMAIL PROTECTED] - On 7/31/07, Travis Mack [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - In a 13R

RE: Telling an AHJ No ?

2007-08-01 Thread Matthew J. Willis
and adopted by the local jurisdiction. A copy of which should be made available to those practicing trades. Then it falls to us to be aware of them where we work. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC. 1160 McKenzie Rd. PO Box 877 Cantonment, FL. 32533 850-937-1850 Voice 850-937

RE: SUSE

2007-08-01 Thread Matthew J. Willis
Suitable for use as a service entrance Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC. 1160 McKenzie Rd. PO Box 877 Cantonment, FL. 32533 850-937-1850 Voice 850-937-1852 Facsimile [EMAIL PROTECTED] - -Original Message- - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: Telecom Data Rooms

2007-08-02 Thread Matthew J. Willis
outs... Might be something from HFSC as well.?? R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC. 1160 McKenzie Rd. PO Box 877 Cantonment, FL. 32533 850-937-1850 Voice 850-937-1852 Facsimile [EMAIL PROTECTED] - -Original Message- - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: Design Area Rotation

2007-08-09 Thread Matthew J. Willis
That's the way I see it. Extending to 46 would mean going to the other cross main yes? Matt Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC. 1160 McKenzie Rd. PO Box 877 Cantonment, FL. 32533 850-937-1850 Voice 850-937-1852 Facsimile [EMAIL PROTECTED] - -Original Message

RE: Ceiling Clouds throughout Band / Choir Room

2007-08-16 Thread Matthew J. Willis
will. For what it is worth... R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC. 1160 McKenzie Rd. PO Box 877 Cantonment, FL. 32533 850-937-1850 Voice 850-937-1852 Facsimile [EMAIL PROTECTED] - -Original Message- - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: ESFR heads at airflow openings

2007-09-05 Thread Matthew J. Willis
in accordance with 2-2. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC. 1160 McKenzie Rd. PO Box 877 Cantonment, FL. 32533 850-937-1850 Voice 850-937-1852 Facsimile [EMAIL PROTECTED] - -Original Message- - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: Church Multi-Purpose Areas

2007-09-10 Thread Matthew J. Willis
See 13.33 (02) R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC. 1160 McKenzie Rd. PO Box 877 Cantonment, FL. 32533 850-937-1850 Voice 850-937-1852 Facsimile [EMAIL PROTECTED] - -Original Message- - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: pump test header location

2007-09-19 Thread Matthew J. Willis
How does 5.19.3.4 play into this? It mentions pump discharge piping only... R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC. 1160 McKenzie Rd. PO Box 877 Cantonment, FL. 32533 850-937-1850 Voice 850-937-1852 Facsimile [EMAIL PROTECTED] - -Original Message

RE: pump test header location

2007-09-19 Thread Matthew J. Willis
to 6, even if your crossmain calcs for light hazard indicate 2½ R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC. 1160 McKenzie Rd. PO Box 877 Cantonment, FL. 32533 850-937-1850 Voice 850-937-1852 Facsimile [EMAIL PROTECTED] - -Original Message- - From: [EMAIL

RE: Still connected

2007-09-28 Thread Matthew J. Willis
I think they are all at some party in AZ? Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC. 1160 McKenzie Rd. PO Box 877 Cantonment, FL. 32533 850-937-1850 Voice 850-937-1852 Facsimile [EMAIL PROTECTED] - -Original Message- - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: Fire Flow requirements

2007-10-03 Thread Matthew J. Willis
If the building is fully sprinklered, I believe IFC allows up to a 75% reduction of the required fire flow? R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC. 1160 McKenzie Rd. PO Box 877 Cantonment, FL. 32533 850-937-1850 Voice 850-937-1852 Facsimile [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: Shower Room

2007-10-05 Thread Matthew J. Willis
a dishwasher, but a large room where dishes are washed. If it is a molded piece, then I might could be swayed to believe it is a fixture, but from the definition, they sounded like rooms. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC. 1160 McKenzie Rd. PO Box 877 Cantonment, FL. 32533

RE: Double-check vs RPs

2007-10-09 Thread Matthew J. Willis
gun R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC. 1160 McKenzie Rd. PO Box 877 Cantonment, FL. 32533 850-937-1850 Voice 850-937-1852 Facsimile [EMAIL PROTECTED] - -Original Message- - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On - Behalf

RE: Double-check vs RPs

2007-10-09 Thread Matthew J. Willis
It is a requirement in 13 8.17.4.6.2 (07) Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC. 1160 McKenzie Rd. PO Box 877 Cantonment, FL. 32533 850-937-1850 Voice 850-937-1852 Facsimile [EMAIL PROTECTED] - -Original Message- - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: Gauges on both sides of a system check

2007-10-10 Thread Matthew J. Willis
It is used to establish a database on the available water supply. Pressure surges are trapped above the seat showing higher pressures on the gauge above the seat. The gauge on the supply side is also used during the main drain test. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC

RE: purlins

2007-10-18 Thread Matthew J. Willis
Or if they are spaced in each bay of obstructed,(SSU,SSP), 1-12 must be met.. Matt Matthew J. Willis Living Water Fire Protection, LLC. 1160 McKenzie Rd. PO Box 877 Cantonment, FL. 32533 850-937-1850 Voice 850-937-1852 Facsimile [EMAIL PROTECTED] - With typical purlin depths of 8 to 10

RE: Listed Solenoid Valve

2012-08-23 Thread Matthew J. Willis
If you loose power you loose the sprinkler system. Nah, the valve would fail open, and the headline would read Sprinkler System accidentally floods Elevator R/ Matt ___ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org

RE: Remote Area Question

2012-08-23 Thread Matthew J. Willis
This is what can happen when we focus too much on a paragraph, and not the Section. Start at the beginning: Area divided by the coverage to get total to calculate. Then to get the number per Branchline, 1.2 times the square of the area divided by the spacing along a Branchline. Then comes the

8.14.5.2 (2002 edt.)

2012-08-27 Thread Matthew J. Willis
I am looking for clarification of the word enclosed in the above referenced. Seems most elevators I see, you can see into the pit. A8.14.5.1 clearly indicates the reason for the sidewall. Anyone have a description or explanation of enclosed? I always thought, if you could see into it, it is Not

RE: 8.14.5.2 (2002 edt.)

2012-08-27 Thread Matthew J. Willis
Drive Spartanburg, SC  29304-0491 Direct - 864.599.4102 Fax - 864.599.8439 CH2MHILL Extension 74102 craig.pr...@ch2m.com -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Matthew J. Willis Sent: Monday, August 27

RE: 8.14.5.2 (2002 edt.)

2012-08-27 Thread Matthew J. Willis
...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Matthew J. Willis Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 4:27 PM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: 8.14.5.2 (2002 edt.) I am looking for clarification of the word enclosed in the above referenced. Seems most elevators I see, you

Re: 8.14.5.2 (2002 edt.)

2012-08-27 Thread Matthew J. Willis
International Drive Spartanburg, SC 29304-0491 Direct - 864.599.4102 Fax - 864.599.8439 CH2MHILL Extension 74102 craig.pr...@ch2m.com -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Matthew J. Willis Sent: Monday

RE: Golf Ball Commodity Class

2012-09-10 Thread Matthew J. Willis
About 40 years ago I placed one in our oven. When my mother pre-heated this old gas box, the ball expanded very quick and bounced around the inside of the oven creating damage. Later I cut one open and found the inside to be basically lots of tight wound rubber bands around a hard rubber super

Re: Golf Ball Commodity Class

2012-09-10 Thread Matthew J. Willis
...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Matthew J. Willis Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 8:21 AM To: 'Charles Thurston'; sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: Golf Ball Commodity Class About 40 years ago I placed one in our oven. When my mother pre-heated

RE: 9/11/2001

2012-09-12 Thread Matthew J. Willis
From Clausewitz, War is a mere continuation of politics by other means, Though this is argued as not the full intent of his meaning.. Have fun, Matt -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Bill

RE: 9/11/2001

2012-09-12 Thread Matthew J. Willis
Crap. I thought that was private. My sincere apologies. I will now finish my coffee... R/ Matt -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Matthew J. Willis Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 8:23 AM

NFPA 13R (2002) 6.8.6

2012-09-13 Thread Matthew J. Willis
on 1st floor because dictionary says balcony is elevated. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Key Fire Protection Services, Inc. 2526 Dean's Bridge Rd. Augusta, GA. 30906 706-790-FIRE (3473) Office 706-738-2119 Facsimile 706-619-0398 Mobile m...@keyfps.com mailto:m...@keyfps.com

Re: NFPA 13R (2002) 6.8.6

2012-09-13 Thread Matthew J. Willis
(6.9.7) but I think the language is the same. Rod at Rapid -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Matthew J. Willis Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 2:27 PM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org

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