Re: N1.85 graph paper

2019-08-28 Thread cw bamford via Sprinklerforum
https://pingfire.com/ At bottom you can customize GPM and PSI. I print to PDF and finish in BlueBeam On Tue, Aug 27, 2019 at 12:03 PM Mitchell, Scott via Sprinklerforum < sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> wrote: > Me too please > > > > Thank you, > > > > *J. Scott Mitchell, PE* > >

Re: 3000 sqft rule

2020-03-04 Thread cw bamford via Sprinklerforum
I found this 1996 edition 5-2.3.1.2. (b).unsprinklered combustible concealed spaces .3000 sq ft Chuck Bamford On Wed, Mar 4, 2020 at 12:30 PM Ron Greenman via Sprinklerforum < sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> wrote: > Does anyone know what edition of 13 the 3000 sqft rule was

Re: Commodity classification for palletized wine storage

2020-01-09 Thread cw bamford via Sprinklerforum
Much like a milk storage, the commodity may not be the design hazard. Idle Pallets, cardboard boxes, encapsulated boxes, ect... Chuck Bamford On Thu, Jan 9, 2020 at 9:15 AM Bob Knight via Sprinklerforum < sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> wrote: > I’m looking at the commodity tables in

Re: Looking for a 6" hanger for sloped roof

2020-01-02 Thread cw bamford via Sprinklerforum
Just looking at 316 pages of AnvilAfcon fig 550 fig 206 207 fig AF777 for 3/8" and 1/2" On Thu, Jan 2, 2020 at 5:52 AM James Litvak via Sprinklerforum < sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> wrote: > I'm trying to hang 6" pipe flat beneath a roof with a 4:12 slope, but > having trouble

Re: flex heads touching stuff

2020-05-18 Thread cw bamford via Sprinklerforum
Ceilings should be installed to ASTM C635/C635M maximum unsupported length does not exceed 6'... most new ceilings are designed to handle weight of light fixtures and other things but it does have its limits Chuck Bamford On Mon, May 18, 2020 at 12:08 PM Matt Grise via Sprinklerforum <

Re: FM 8-9

2020-10-01 Thread cw bamford via Sprinklerforum
The Impact of the Interim Revisions of FMDS 8-9 on the Protection of Storage Viking Corp just did a paper and webinar. On Thu, Oct 1, 2020 at 6:14 AM Bruce Hermanson via Sprinklerforum < sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> wrote: > Does anyone know what FM Data sheet points you to what

Re: Structural Load

2020-06-03 Thread cw bamford via Sprinklerforum
Building loads may use a different safety factor from the 2019 NFPA 13 table A.18.5.9 4" sch 1011.78 lbs/ft if hangers are every 10' that's 117.8 lbs at each hanger. hangers every 15' 177lbs. Sprinkler design safety factor is 5 times + 250 lbs they MAY design a 5 times dead load

Re: CPVC EQ Bracing - 2 hole straps and another question

2021-01-03 Thread cw bamford via Sprinklerforum
Ken W. did this article a couple years ago. Afocn/Anvil and Tolco/Eaton have some braces. https://sprinklerage.com/seismic-bracing-of-cpvc-pipe/ "ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Ken Wagoner, C.F.P.E., C.W.B.S.P, S.E.T. " Seismic Bracing of CPVC Pipe August 29, 2018 please note comments: IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Re: Electrically Actuated BFV

2021-04-08 Thread cw bamford via Sprinklerforum
Maybe NFPA 1901 fire truck https://www.elkhartbrass.com/products/apparatus-valves/traditional-apparatus/manuals Akron? On Thu, Apr 8, 2021 at 5:03 AM Taylor Schumacher via Sprinklerforum < sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> wrote: > Does anyone know of an Electrically Actuated

Re: FP Suction Control Valve

2021-07-28 Thread cw bamford via Sprinklerforum
I looked at this Question a few times and finally saw - "3 hydrants it serves." my initial thought was 750 gpm pump x 1.5 = 1125 gpm Max. design that's a big for an apartment and 13R 1125 gpm 60 minute supply 67,500 gallons or double that for 120 minutes Was pump designed for

Re: Supervised Air Manual Dry Standpipe

2021-10-20 Thread cw bamford via Sprinklerforum
Can somebody on East Coast big city please respond? What about using a PS15 Nominal System Pressure 15 psi low pressure switch on the dry system standpipe? On Wed, Oct 20, 2021 at 2:08 PM Mike Morey via Sprinklerforum < sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> wrote: > I don’t know that

Re: Dry System Size

2021-11-01 Thread cw bamford via Sprinklerforum
I would review 2016 edition NFPA 13 7.2.3.6.1 What hazard is Dry system? figure A.7.2.3.7 is very nice (run big pipe for I.T. line) and if you are really hurting "It's Back" 7.2.3.9 subdivide with check valves in a heated room Chuck Bamford On Mon, Nov 1, 2021 at 6:42 AM Brian Harris via