Re: FA not sprinkler question

2021-09-18 Thread John Drucker via Sprinklerforum
discussion https://forums.thefirepanel.com/t/the-mechanics-of-smartsync/1163/3 Hope that helps, John Drucker AHJ Fire and Electrical New Jersey USA John Drucker From: Sprinklerforum on behalf of BRUCE VERHEI via Sprinklerforum Sent: Friday, September 17, 2021

Re: 13 / 13R IN SAME BUILDING?

2021-05-11 Thread John Drucker via Sprinklerforum
What Building Code are you using ? John Drucker From: Sprinklerforum on behalf of BILL MENSTER via Sprinklerforum Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 11:49:24 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Cc: BILL MENSTER ; Fpdcdesign Subject: Re: 13 / 13R IN SAME

Re: [EXTERNAL] Activity

2021-02-15 Thread John Drucker via Sprinklerforum
George helped me get five homes sprinklered in New Jersey. George helped me connect a great sprinkler contractor with a developer on budget. Thank You George, you left us way to soon but you made this happen in my jurisdiction. lll never forget. John Drucker

Re: Covered Parking in 13R

2020-05-29 Thread John Drucker via Sprinklerforum
Are their standpipes in this building ? John Drucker From: Sprinklerforum on behalf of tstone52--- via Sprinklerforum Sent: Friday, May 29, 2020 07:46 To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Cc: tston...@comcast.net Subject: RE: Covered Parking in 13R John

Re: [External] Re: I-B construction - ABS plumbing piping

2020-05-22 Thread John Drucker via Sprinklerforum
yet. Well have a great weekend, we just figure it out as we go, in the end the rubber meets the road at the final inspection. John Drucker From: Steve Leyton Sent: Friday, May 22, 2020 12:55 To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org; BRUCE VERHEI Cc: John

Re: [External] Re: I-B construction - ABS plumbing piping

2020-05-22 Thread John Drucker via Sprinklerforum
gotta give. Your above ceiling construction issues most likely trace back to a similar circumstance John Drucker Fire and Electrical Code Official New Jersey. John Drucker From: Sprinklerforum on behalf of Travis Mack via Sprinklerforum Sent: Thursday, May 21

Re: [External] Re: I-B construction - ABS plumbing piping

2020-05-21 Thread John Drucker via Sprinklerforum
Or as in many jurisdictions, file an appeal. John Drucker From: Sprinklerforum on behalf of Travis Mack via Sprinklerforum Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2020 09:01 To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Cc: Travis Mack; Mitchell, Scott Subject: Re: [External] Re

Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: I-B construction - ABS plumbing piping

2020-05-20 Thread John Drucker via Sprinklerforum
conservatively. John Drucker From: Sprinklerforum on behalf of Mark.Phelps via Sprinklerforum Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 01:23 To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Cc: Mark.Phelps Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] RE: I-B construction - ABS plumbing piping Another

Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: Trouble getting Architects to give Revit files

2019-12-04 Thread John Drucker via Sprinklerforum
as its holding up the job. John Drucker From: Sprinklerforum on behalf of Steve Leyton via Sprinklerforum Sent: Wednesday, December 4, 2019 15:51 To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Cc: Steve Leyton Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] RE: Trouble getting Architects

Re: Fire Alarm plan checklist

2019-10-23 Thread John Drucker via Sprinklerforum
2015 IBC 907.1.2 Shop Drawings is also a good reference list. John Drucker From: Sprinklerforum on behalf of Parsley Consulting via Sprinklerforum Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 14:32 To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Cc: Parsley Consulting; John

Re: Fire Alarms

2019-08-21 Thread John Drucker via Sprinklerforum
Hi Ed, Me too Im trying to get rid of mine. Perhaps Ed Armm ? PS any antique stuff ? John Drucker From: Sprinklerforum on behalf of Ed Vining via Sprinklerforum Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 8:49 PM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Cc: Ed

Re: Fire Alarms

2019-08-13 Thread John Drucker via Sprinklerforum
The automatic fire alarm association (afaa) and the electronic security association (esa) have a number of excellent programs. As for references start right at the IBC 907 Fire Alarm Systems, pay particular attention to 907.2 When Required. Best wishes on your journey into this area. John

Re: [EXTERNAL] FDC - Permitted?

2019-07-09 Thread John Drucker
Which edition of building code, fire code and NFPA 13 have they adopted, any local amendments? John Drucker From: Sprinklerforum on behalf of Mark.Phelps Sent: Tuesday, July 9, 2019 10:25 To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] FDC

Re: FPE / SFPE

2018-09-28 Thread John Drucker
for conformance, ie how the sprinkler system plays nicely with the building, correct code references, issues the review letter avoiding the paid by the page deal that’s going on. John Drucker From: Sprinklerforum on behalf of Steve Leyton Sent: Thursday, September 27

RE: Type V Construction & Hangers

2018-09-26 Thread John Drucker - Home
for the design of the building. John Drucker, CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Electrical Subcode Official Building Inspector Borough of Red Bank Red Bank, New Jersey Email: jdruc...@redbanknj.org <mailto:jdruc...@redbanknj.org> Cell/Text: 732-904-6823

RE: Building Heights Requiring Standpipes

2018-08-09 Thread John Drucker
. Recessed loading docks for four vehicles or less. 5.2. Conditions where topography makes access from the fire department vehicle to the building impractical or impossible John Drucker, CET Fire and Electrical Subcode Official Building Inspector Building Department Borough of Red Bank, NJ Cell/Text 732

RE: HVLS Fan clearance

2018-07-27 Thread John Drucker
My next suggestion was to have the inspector issue a formal notice of violation and then file an appeal taking to a higher level. Only problem is my experience is that appeals may take longer, especially if a postponement is encountered, than a variation attempt. John John Drucker, CET

RE: HVLS Fan clearance

2018-07-27 Thread John Drucker
How about a variation using engineered technical substantiation in support of your position. ? John John Drucker, CET Fire and Electrical Subcode Official Building Inspector Building Department Borough of Red Bank, NJ Cell/Text 732-904-6823 From

RE: 13R ??

2018-07-23 Thread John Drucker
Give that man a medal for his honesty ! Now there's something I really miss. John Drucker, CET Fire & Electrical Subcode Official Building Inspector Borough of Red Bank, NJ Cell/Text 732-904-6823 On Jul 23, 2018 12:44, Bob wrote: That’s the worst kind, “I missed it”. I hate those. Thank

RE: Grounding Electrical Wire to Sprinkler System

2018-05-10 Thread John Drucker
or bonding jumper to the grounding electrode is of sufficient size The bonding jumper(s) shall be installed in accordance with 250.64(A), 250.64(B), and 250.64(E). The points of attachment of the bonding jumper(s) shall be accessible. John Drucker, CET Acting Construction Official Fire

RE: Grounding Electrical Wire to Sprinkler System

2018-05-10 Thread John Drucker
ugh the bonding wire connection thus enabling sufficient current to flow tripping the connected circuit breaker eliminating the hazardous condition. Hope that helps. John Drucker, CET Fire and Electrical Subcode Official Building Inspector Building Department Borough of Red Bank, NJ Ce

RE: Non-Combustible Concealed Space (NFPA 13 2013)

2018-05-09 Thread John Drucker
. Last but not least before throwing that rock be sure your house isn't made of glass. John John Drucker Fire & Electrical Subcode Official Borough of Red Bank, NJ Cell/Text 732-904-6823 On May 9, 2018 17:49, "Mark.Phelps" <mphe...@aerofire.com> wrote: I do it for the pure

Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: Looking for specific sprinkler code on tenant spaces

2017-11-29 Thread John Drucker
such example. When someone comes in with a code compliant application they are issued a permit to do the work as the regulations allow. John Drucker Assistant Construction Official Fire & Electrical Subcode Official Building Inspector Borough of Red Bank, NJ Cell/Text 732-904-6823 On Nov 28, 2017 2

RE: [EXTERNAL] RE: Looking for specific sprinkler code on tenant spaces

2017-11-28 Thread John Drucker
, building elements and so forth. John Drucker Assistant Construction Official Fire & Electrical Subcode Official Building Inspector Borough of Red Bank, NJ Cell/Text 732-904-6823 On Nov 28, 2017 21:11, Larry Keeping <lkeep...@plcfire.com> wrote: I’ve been following this thread and so far

RE: FDC sizing on wet automatic standpipes

2017-11-19 Thread John Drucker
) are the systems supplied by the fire department and thus the FDC is the primary water source, c) some combination wherein the fire department is supplying a portion of the demand. John John Drucker, CET Assistant Construction Official Fire and Electrical Subcode Official Building Inspector Building

RE: ANSI A1171.1 Figure 307.3

2017-11-16 Thread John Drucker
the valve to be hand opened and slightly canted outward to allow coupling up of the hose. Bottom line this is something that requires a collaborative approach between the architect and the fire protection engineer at the design stage not at the installation phase, i.e. 10# of stuff in 5# bag. John

Re: Average cost for 13D systems

2017-11-14 Thread John Drucker
range with all things considered. John Drucker From: Sprinklerforum <sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org> on behalf of Travis Mack <tm...@mfpdesign.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 7:21 PM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Cc:

Re: Average cost for 13D systems

2017-11-14 Thread John Drucker
How much ? Are owners on board having in their homes ? How does the cost effect the square foot estimates being cited ? Lets get some real world answers and costs. John Drucker -- Original message-- From: bcasterl...@fsc-inc.com Date: Tue, Nov 14, 2017 13:48

RE: Average cost for 13D systems

2017-11-14 Thread John Drucker
than the averages, means, estimates, etc etc, Welcome to my world. John Drucker, CET Assistant Construction Official Fire and Electrical Subcode Official Building Inspector Building Department Borough of Red Bank, NJ Cell/Text 732-904-6823 From: Sprinklerforum

Re: Liability Question

2017-09-16 Thread John Drucker
responsibile. Last but not least as our municipal attorneys reiterate, be sure your position is defensible in court. Hope that helps, not sure what the regulations are in your state. John Drucker Assistant Construction Official Fire & Electrical Subcode Official Building Inspector Borough of Red

Re: Parking under 13R system

2017-08-25 Thread John Drucker
Fire Protection Design/Consulting Stonington, CT 860-535-2080 (ofc) 860-553-3553 (fax) 860-608-4559 (cell) On Aug 25, 2017 at 8:13 AM, mailto:jdruc...@redbanknj.org>> wrote: Todd, being built in accordance with the special provisions section, i.e. podium, pedestal buildings ? John Drucker

Re: Parking under 13R system

2017-08-25 Thread John Drucker
Todd, being built in accordance with the special provisions section, i.e. podium, pedestal buildings ? John Drucker Assistant Construction Official Fire & Electrical Subcode Official Building Inspector Borough of Red Bank, NJ Cell/Text 732-904-6823 On Aug 25, 2017 8:03 AM, fpdcdes...@gmail

Re: Parking under 13R system

2017-08-25 Thread John Drucker
Which Building Code are you using ? John Drucker Assistant Construction Official Fire & Electrical Subcode Official Building Inspector Borough of Red Bank, NJ Cell/Text 732-904-6823 On Aug 25, 2017 6:29 AM, fpdcdes...@gmail.com wrote: I am looking at a 3 story apartment building that is g

RE: Electric monitoring of control valves - Reference

2017-07-06 Thread John Drucker - Home
Members, 2016 NFPA-72 also has a real nice explanation and illustration on pgs. 72-336 and 72-337. John John Drucker, CET Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official Electrical Subcode Official Building Inspector Borough of Red Bank Red Bank, New Jersey

Re: Electric monitoring of control valves

2017-07-06 Thread John Drucker
Members.  Adding to others comments the distinction pursuant to NFPA-72 is that of a supervisory signal versus a trouble signal, the latter indicating a circuit fault. Since these circuits (pathways) are required to be monitored for integrity (supervised) it's easy to wire a tamper in that

RE: End Seal Gaskets

2017-06-16 Thread John Drucker
Minnesota issued a bulletin on this https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/sfm/programs-services/Documents/Quick%20Response%20Newleter/QR%201212%20Coupling%20Gaskets%20for%20Dry%20Pipe%20Service.pdf John Drucker, CET Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official Electrical Subcode

Re: special inspections

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 12:3

Re: special inspections

2017-05-08 Thread John Drucker
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 it of the sprinkler guy? On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 10:54 AM Joh

RE: special inspections

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

RE: RE: Covered Restaurant Seating Area

2017-04-18 Thread John Drucker
as for canopies, fire retardant lasts a few seasons until the canopy needs to be replaced and the vendor with the lowest price installs the non-retardant variant, so much for the books. From the movie; “There’s the way it should be and there’s the way it is”. John John Drucker, CET Assistant Construction

RE: Sprinklers over low partitions

2017-04-08 Thread John Drucker - Home
e always three sides to these things. As for storage, partitions, coverage blah blah blah..show me, that's all I ask, show me (as in "demonstrate" as the regulations state.) we're getting water on the fire at the proper density. John Drucker, CET Assistant Construction Off

Re: Another NFPA 25 Question - Controllers

2017-03-30 Thread John Drucker
in imbalance from cinder caught in impeller, overcurrent protection too low, cut in /out settings wrong.. John Drucker Assistant Construction Official Fire & Electrical Subcode Official Building Inspector Borough of Red Bank, NJ Cell/Text 732-904-6823 On Mar 30, 2017 12:36 AM, Bruce Verhei &

RE: Another NFPA 25 Question - Controllers

2017-03-28 Thread John Drucker
at 10,000 ft. John Drucker Assistant Construction Official Fire & Electrical Subcode Official Building Inspector Borough of Red Bank, NJ Cell/Text 732-904-6823 On Mar 27, 2017 1:44 PM, Jim Davidson <jdavid...@davidsonassociates.net> wrote: Roland, If I remember correctly there was an anal

RE: NFPA 25 - Main Drain Tests

2017-03-15 Thread John Drucker
, still low flow. Shut down the curb box disassembled pipe at the BFP and inserted camera. Found that the lining of the 4" fire main had detached and clogged the pipe. Dug up the main, replaced, full flow and pressure. John John Drucker, CET Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Su

More about Electronic Supervision

2017-01-28 Thread John Drucker - Home
where the sprinkler system waterflow alarm device(s) and supervisory device(s) are electrically supervised and such supervision is monitored at an approved, constantly attended location.” Which numbers were used, 30-60, 60-90 ? Food for thought. John Drucker, CET Assistant Construction

Re: Ghostship Fire

2016-12-11 Thread John Drucker
department, and lower premiums from your insurance company. As for the property tax issue, municipalities should be rewarding those that invest in safety, and surcharge those that dont. John Drucker Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official Electrical Subcode Official

Re: Ghostship Fire

2016-12-11 Thread John Drucker
Welcome, please excuse the grammatical errors. John Drucker. Brad Casterline <bcasterli...@gmail.com> wrote: >___ >Sprinklerforum mailing list >Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org >http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.

Re: Ghostship Fire

2016-12-10 Thread John Drucker
nnecessary to relearn what we already know. We have the knowledge on how to prevent and protect against fires. We will all back at this same juncture soon enough, it's not a matter of if but when. Happy Holidays all, keep the faith. John Drucker Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcod

RE: FM and Concealed Sprinklers

2016-10-07 Thread John Drucker
Hi Pete, Just saying what the code stipulates and therein we follow, however if it’s acceptable for AHJs to use interpretive approval discretion (i.e. I don’t agree with that standard) regarding listings just say the word. Case in point UL 2196. John Drucker From: Sprinklerforum

RE: FM and Concealed Sprinklers

2016-10-07 Thread John Drucker
long as it meets the applicable code its code compliant. John Drucker, CET Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official Electrical Subcode Official Building Inspector Borough of Red Bank, NJ 90 Monmouth Street Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 Cel/Text: 732-904-6823 Email: jdruc

RE: Pex

2016-09-30 Thread John Drucker
interconnected (in 2015 the interconnect can even be wireless !) smoke alarms as recognized by the IBC and NFPA-72. Remember nothing gets us just that… nothing. Yours in Fire Safety, John John Drucker, CET Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official Electrical Subcode

Re: Pex

2016-09-30 Thread John Drucker
a building is let's begin a new thread. John Drucker Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official Electrical Subcode Official jdruc...@redbanknj.org<mailto:jdruc...@redbanknj.org> Cell/Text 732-904-6823 John Irwin <jir...@criticalsystemsolutions.com> wr

Re: Power Line Clearance?

2016-09-28 Thread John Drucker
Nice. John Drucker Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official Electrical Subcode Official jdruc...@redbanknj.org<mailto:jdruc...@redbanknj.org> Cell/Text 732-904-6823 Richard Mote <rich...@rowesprinkler.com> wrote: Met at the site with all parties concerned,

RE: Power Line Clearance?

2016-09-27 Thread John Drucker - Home
34C1b. John Drucker, CET Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official Electrical Subcode Official Building Inspector Borough of Red Bank Red Bank, New Jersey Email: jdruc...@redbanknj.org <mailto:jdruc...@redbanknj.org> Cell/Text: 732-904-6823

Re: Cloud computing for NFPA standards

2016-09-27 Thread John Drucker
Travis, Bingo...I use Microsoft One Drive, go one step further and print selected pages to PDF, say the list of stuff required on plans, name it "NFPA13 Stuff Required on Plans" and save it to my cloud library. Makes it quick and easy to find common stuff and print just that page. Jo

RE: SPRINKLERS ABOVE GARAGE

2016-08-30 Thread John Drucker
requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. John Drucker Fire Protection Subcode Official Red Bank, New Jersey From: Sprinklerforum [sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] on behalf of Roland Huggins [rhugg...@firesprinkler.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 30

Re: MAIN PIPE DRAINS AND INSPECTOR TESTS

2016-08-16 Thread John Drucker
A few years back the authority actually had us out surveying buildings for non approved sources into their system. John Drucker Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official Electrical Subcode Official jdruc...@redbanknj.org<mailto:jdruc...@redbanknj.org> Cell/Text 7

Re: MAIN PIPE DRAINS AND INSPECTOR TESTS

2016-08-16 Thread John Drucker
Tom, with all due respect, in our jurisdiction sewage authority says no. John Drucker Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official Electrical Subcode Official jdruc...@redbanknj.org<mailto:jdruc...@redbanknj.org> Cell/Text 732-904-6823 Tom Duross <tduro...@comcast.n

Re: MAIN PIPE DRAINS AND INSPECTOR TESTS

2016-08-16 Thread John Drucker
Notwithstanding applicable plumbing codes the sewage authority has restricted sanitary to effluent from sinks, water closets, lavatories, dishwashers, showers requiring biological treatment, ie grey and black water. The idea is to reduce outfall from sources other than above. Jeff Bridges

Re: MAIN PIPE DRAINS AND INSPECTOR TESTS

2016-08-16 Thread John Drucker
In our jurisdiction not only is the discharge of fire pumps, relief valves, main drains or inspectors tests into sanitary sewers prohibited, likewise for condensate, sump pumps, stormwater or pool water. John Drucker Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official Electrical

Re: Surge Suppression

2016-08-12 Thread John Drucker
Just curious how do the water purveyors deal with fire department apparatus using fire hydrants ? What's the concern, low or negative suction pressures ? John Drucker Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official Electrical Subcode Official jdruc...@redbanknj.org<mailto:jd

Re: National Museum of Natural History - Delhi, Burns

2016-04-27 Thread John Drucker
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/national-museum-gutted-no-fire-ok-equipment-didnt-work-rare-fossils-lost-in-blaze-2772098/ John Drucker Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official jdruc...@redbanknj.org<mailto:jdruc...@redbanknj.org> Cell/Te

Re: 2015 NJ IRC R300 Here it is

2016-03-15 Thread John Drucker
Steve, R5, one and two family and townhouses up to three stories in height. Edgewater changes did not make it into the 2015 I Code Adoption, although there is proposed legislative action. John Drucker Steve Leyton <st...@protectiondesign.com> wrote: >John: > >This is for R

2015 NJ IRC R300 Here it is

2016-03-15 Thread John Drucker - Home
ratings of building elements meet or exceed the requirements for type VA in Tables 601 and 602 of the building subcode. John Drucker, CET Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official Building/Fire/Electrical Inspector Borough of Red Bank Red Bank, New Jersey Email: jdruc

Re: Friday PE Question

2016-03-15 Thread John Drucker
nd never will be an FDC at this location. Then back to the office to contact a large sprinkler ITM company whos punched a 13D system as deficient because there's no waterflow bell...arghh. John Drucker Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official Building/Fire/Electrical Inspector Red

RE: Fire pump in pit

2016-02-23 Thread John Drucker - Home
other adverse conditions." As a an AHJ would never allow this. Hope this helps John Drucker, CET Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official Building/Fire/Electrical Inspector Borough of Red Bank Red Bank, New Jersey Email: jdruc...@redbanknj.org Cell/Text: 732-904-6823 ---

Re: Canopies Over gas Pumps

2015-12-09 Thread John Drucker
New Jersey is unique, no self service...fire extinguishers, emergency shutoffs, shear valves and breakaway hoses, no fixed system requirements. However my observations in other parts of the country has been dry chemical fixed systems. John Drucker Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection

Re: Electrical Equipment room

2015-11-20 Thread John Drucker
Like the stick and the bear part :-) John Drucker Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official jdruc...@redbanknj.org<mailto:jdruc...@redbanknj.org> Cell/Text 732-904-6823 Roland Huggins <rhugg...@firesprinkler.org> wrote: DOE showed us long ago that a stand

RE: Passing of Phil Gaughan

2015-11-17 Thread John Drucker
I had the honor of presenting at an ASCET meeting at Phil's request. I didn't really know the man but he seemed genuinely concerned for the betterment of the association and its members. May he rest in peace. John John Drucker Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official

Re: pex for 13R

2015-11-07 Thread John Drucker
that want to negotiate this topic if they have ever been a firefighter, worn an airpak, AND been in a basement on fire. Once you have the notion of not fully sprinklering a basement is moot. John Drucker Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official jdruc...@redbanknj.org<mailto:jd

RE: porte cochere

2015-11-03 Thread John Drucker - Home
o. Travis, not directed at you, just commentary in general. John Drucker, CET Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official Building/Fire/Electrical Inspector -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of T

RE: porte cochere

2015-11-03 Thread John Drucker - Home
tell him that the appendix doesn't count. I see your conundrum John. Maybe there should be an up or out policy... If something isn't moved up to the main body of the code after 2-3 cycles, it gets removed from the appendix. -Ben Benjamin Young On Tue, Nov 3, 2015 at 2:47 PM, John Drucke

RE: porte cochere

2015-11-03 Thread John Drucker
ailto: > sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of John Drucker > - Home > Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2015 11:15 AM > To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org > Subject: RE: porte cochere > > The operative term."the annex". If I had my druthers t

Re: sprinkler pipe passing through electrical rooms

2015-10-30 Thread John Drucker
! John Drucker Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official jdruc...@redbanknj.org<mailto:jdruc...@redbanknj.org> Cell/Text 732-904-6823 Lamar Vaughn <lvaughn2...@gmail.com> wrote: Thanks to you all for FINALLY clearing this issue up. I have chased this rainbow

9/11

2015-09-11 Thread John Drucker - Home
in your minds and hearts on not just the anniversary of 9/11 but each and every day as a reminder of just how fragile our existence is. RIP WTC NY, Shanksville PA and the Pentagon, Washington. John Drucker Project Manager Siemens World Trade Center, NYC

RE: AHJ Powers

2015-09-01 Thread John Drucker
. Hope that helps, John Drucker Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official Building/Fire/Electrical Inspector Borough of Red Bank, NJ 90 Monmouth Street Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 Cel/Text: 732-904-6823 Email: jdruc...@redbanknj.org -Original Message- From

RE: AHJ Powers

2015-09-01 Thread John Drucker
, a finding of willful and wanton misconduct usually supports a recovery of Punitive Damages, whereas gross negligence does not. West's Encyclopedia of American Law, edition 2. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved. John Drucker Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection

Re: AHJ Powers

2015-09-01 Thread John Drucker
that is not in the NFPA standard, does that negate the IBC requirement ? John Drucker - Mobile Email jdruc...@redbanknj.org<mailto:jdruc...@redbanknj.org> Cell/Text 732-904-6823 craig.pr...@ch2m.com wrote: Here's the difference in the PVC versus chain issue. I could defend the chaining option

Re: AHJ Powers

2015-08-31 Thread John Drucker
later or when you get to visit a room that resembles a church but isn't but you still swear to god. John Drucker - Mobile Email Asst Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official jdruc...@redbanknj.org<mailto:jdruc...@redbanknj.org> Cell/Text 732-904-6823 firs...@aol.com wrote

Re: AHJ Powers

2015-08-31 Thread John Drucker
Are the valves required to be electrically supervised by applicable code ? John Drucker - Mobile Email Asst Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official jdruc...@redbanknj.org<mailto:jdruc...@redbanknj.org> Cell/Text 732-904-6823 firs...@aol.com wrote: What say you? An ins

Re: 2 Residential Supply For Coolers

2015-08-18 Thread John Drucker
Ed, yes ibc 903.3.8.3http://3.3.8.3 provides that simultaneous demand be considered. John Drucker - Mobile Email jdruc...@redbanknj.orgmailto:jdruc...@redbanknj.org Cell/Text 732-904-6823 Ed Kramer kd...@knology.net wrote: Depending on what version of 13 you're using, you may need to add

Re: 2 Residential Supply For Coolers

2015-08-18 Thread John Drucker
903.3.8.1http://3.3.8.1 20, drops to 6 in 2015 IBC John Drucker - Mobile Email jdruc...@redbanknj.orgmailto:jdruc...@redbanknj.org Cell/Text 732-904-6823 Dale Wingard da...@aaafp.com wrote: Check the IBC (not sure of chapter and verse) I believe if you have less than 20 sprinklers you can use

Re: 2 Residential Supply For Coolers

2015-08-18 Thread John Drucker
903.3.8.3http://3.3.8.3 is the water supply arrangement John Drucker - Mobile Email jdruc...@redbanknj.orgmailto:jdruc...@redbanknj.org Cell/Text 732-904-6823 John Drucker jdruc...@redbanknj.org wrote: 903.3.8.1http://3.3.8.1 20, drops to 6 in 2015 IBC John Drucker - Mobile Email jdruc

Re: Chicago: predicting when exemptions are removed from high-rise sprinkler ordnance

2015-08-14 Thread John Drucker
Expense John Drucker - Mobile Email Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official jdruc...@redbanknj.orgmailto:jdruc...@redbanknj.org Cell/Text 732-904-6823 Joe inspect...@ifacilityconsulting.com wrote: As a follow-up, is there any real reason that landmark high rise

FW: [NJFireSafety] 2015 I Code Adoption as Amended - New Jersey

2015-07-28 Thread John Drucker
Received word late this afternoon. The Governor's Office has approved publication of the Notice of Adoption. The Notice will appear in the September 8 edition of the New Jersey Register. The six month grace period, as provided at NJAC 5:23-1.6, will extend until March 8, 2016. John Drucker

RE: standpipes in fire separated building

2015-06-28 Thread John Drucker - Home
, in accordance with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, and 1250 gpm (4731 L/min) for buildings that are not sprinklered throughout, in accordance with NFPA 13. Hope that helps, John Drucker, CET Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official Building

RE: BFP_Compare_Roland

2015-06-23 Thread John Drucker
John, You're on the mark, what good is an exercised BFP if the hydraulics degrade, especially if the degradation results in being below the demand curve. John Drucker -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of John

Re: BFP_Compare_Roland

2015-06-23 Thread John Drucker
removing the cover and moving the vane arm by hand. We do forward flow BFPs per 25 and have yet to see one hang. But I'm sure that day is coming. John Drucker - Mobile Email Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official jdruc...@redbanknj.orgmailto:jdruc...@redbanknj.org Cell

RE: GE fire COMMENT

2015-06-16 Thread John Drucker
http://www.nj.com/burlington/index.ssf/2013/09/dietz_and_watson_warehouse_fire_solar_panels_make_battling_blaze_much_harder_officials_say.html Dietz and Watson, Delanco, NJ John Drucker From: Sprinklerforum [sprinklerforum-boun

RE: showroom vs mercantile.

2015-04-30 Thread John Drucker - Home
stores Sales rooms NFPA-13 A.5.3.2 Ordinary hazard (Group 2) occupancies include occupancies having uses and conditions similar to the following: (15) Mercantile M = OH2 John Drucker, CET Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official Building/Fire/Electrical Inspector Borough

Chris Christie: Please sign the New Home Fire Safety Act

2015-04-04 Thread John Drucker - Home
. The legislation awaits a signature from Governor Chris Christie. Safety advocates are urging the governor to sign this important piece of legislation. Please sign the petition today and urge Governor Christie to support the sprinkler bill. Let's make history in New Jersey. Thanks! John Drucker

RE: Chris Christie: Please sign the New Home Fire Safety Act

2015-04-04 Thread John Drucker - Home
Members, yes it's a long link. Please cut and paste it into your browser if the hyperlink is broken. John -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of John Drucker - Home Sent: Saturday, April 4, 2015 4:57 PM

Re: ignoring new standard requirements

2015-04-03 Thread John Drucker
trumping whatever the standard says. In New Jersey we are in process of adopting 2015 I Codes and those reference standards. The I codes are being adopted with state amendments. John Drucker - Mobile Email jdruc...@redbanknj.orgmailto:jdruc...@redbanknj.org Cell/Text 732-904-6823 David Autry da

Re: ignoring new standard requirements

2015-04-03 Thread John Drucker
Sprinkler everything and everywhere no exceptions. John Drucker - Mobile Email jdruc...@redbanknj.orgmailto:jdruc...@redbanknj.org Cell/Text 732-904-6823 svang...@aerofire.com wrote: Thank you for the clarification. I agree with the tank, where can I buy one

Re: ignoring new standard requirements

2015-04-03 Thread John Drucker
Brad, interestingly many a code guy swear by the 1996 BOCA code. Frankly the codes and standards have become unwieldy and with more complexity less compliant in the field which is where it matters most not on the drafting board. John Drucker - Mobile Email jdruc...@redbanknj.orgmailto:jdruc

RE: Fire Wall Integrity

2015-03-26 Thread John Drucker - Home
your question it's the Missouri thing..show me, not just that's it permitted by code but how. Hope this helps, John John Drucker, CET Assistant Construction Official Fire Protection Subcode Official Building/Fire/Electrical Inspector Borough of Red Bank Red Bank, New Jersey

Re: Mattresses

2015-03-25 Thread John Drucker
Sounds familiar.. FRT wood. Funny thing I've seen it in burn barrels and makeshift outdoor fireplaces. John Drucker - Mobile Email jdruc...@redbanknj.orgmailto:jdruc...@redbanknj.org Cell/Text 732-904-6823 Roland Huggins rhugg...@firesprinkler.org wrote: Allow me to start with I did

Re: Floor Control Stations

2015-03-25 Thread John Drucker
LOL Horizontal Fire Wall..we inspectors are still scratching our heads how this meets the performance definition of a firewall...collapse on one side, stays in placethen again sprinkler guys are famous for skyhooks. You just can't make this stuff up. John Drucker - Mobile Email jdruc

RE: Pump transfer Switch

2015-03-21 Thread John Drucker - Home
or transmission (3) The normal source of power is not supplied by overhead conductors outside the protected facility. (4) Only the disconnect switches and overcurrent protection devices permitted by 9.2.3 are installed in the normal source of power Hope this helps, John Drucker, CET Assistant

RE: exterior cooler/freezer

2015-03-10 Thread John Drucker
, not that I'm comparing your cooler issue to a 400 unit R2, just saying. Again, with all due respect. John Drucker -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Todd - Work Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 7:28 AM To: sprinklerforum

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