Re: 13R local alarm

2013-05-29 Thread Greg McGahan
I am not sure what you are referring to exactly, but we often use a flow switch wored to a 6 electric bell. On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 10:24 PM, Todd - Work t...@fpdc.com wrote: I have an FM that wants local alarms for a 13R system within each unit (3 family house). Any suggestions on a small

Re: 13R local alarm

2013-05-29 Thread John Drucker
:03 2013 Subject: 13R local alarm I have an FM that wants local alarms for a 13R system within each unit (3 family house). Any suggestions on a small wall mounted unit? Todd G Williams, PE Fire Protection Design/Consulting Stonington, CT www.fpdc.com

Re: 13R local alarm

2013-05-29 Thread Todd - Work
I was thinking that a 6 bell inside an apartment might be a little overkill as well as obtrusive. Todd G Williams, PE Fire Protection Design/Consulting Stonington, CT www.fpdc.com On May 29, 2013, at 7:24 AM, Greg McGahan g...@livingwaterfp.com wrote: I am not sure what you are referring to

Re: 13R local alarm

2013-05-29 Thread Todd - Work
...@firesprinkler.org sprinklerfo...@firesprinkler.org Sent: Tue May 28 23:24:03 2013 Subject: 13R local alarm I have an FM that wants local alarms for a 13R system within each unit (3 family house). Any suggestions on a small wall mounted unit? Todd G Williams, PE Fire Protection Design

RE: 13R local alarm

2013-05-29 Thread Johnson, Duane (NIH/OD/ORS) [C]
-Original Message- From: Greg McGahan [mailto:g...@livingwaterfp.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 8:31 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: Re: 13R local alarm mount it in the closet On Wed, May 29, 2013 at 7:03 AM, Todd - Work t...@fpdc.com wrote: I was thinking

RE: 13R local alarm

2013-05-29 Thread Mike Henke
...@lists.firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Todd - Work Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 10:24 PM To: sprinklerfo...@firesprinkler.org Subject: 13R local alarm I have an FM that wants local alarms for a 13R system within each unit (3 family house

13R local alarm

2013-05-29 Thread John Drucker
What's the purpose of these local alarms ?, to alert the dwelling unit occupants ? First and foremost is a fire alarm system required in this building in accordance with IBC 907 ? If so then a fire alarm system is required pursuant to IBC 907 and accordingly notification appliances in accordance

Re: 13R local alarm

2013-05-29 Thread Todd - Work
Services National Institutes of Health 301-496-0487 Protecting Science - One Sprinkler at a Time -Original Message- From: Greg McGahan [mailto:g...@livingwaterfp.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 8:31 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: Re: 13R local

Re: 13R local alarm

2013-05-29 Thread George Church
[mailto:g...@livingwaterfp.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 8:31 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: Re: 13R local alarm mount it in the closet On Wed, May 29, 2013 at 7:03 AM, Todd - Work t...@fpdc.com wrote: I was thinking that a 6 bell inside an apartment might

Re: 13R local alarm

2013-05-29 Thread Mike Cabral
Using smoke detectors at first blush seems like a bad idea. A separate sounder that would indicate water flow in my view be a better choice. Many local jurisdictions require this and the intent is to notify occupants. The sounder Mike Henke noted has been a staple in the State of CA for years.

Re: 13R local alarm

2013-05-29 Thread Todd - Work
Message- From: Greg McGahan [mailto:g...@livingwaterfp.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 8:31 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: Re: 13R local alarm mount it in the closet On Wed, May 29, 2013 at 7:03 AM, Todd - Work t...@fpdc.com wrote: I was thinking that a 6

13R local alarm

2013-05-29 Thread John Drucker
What's the purpose of these local alarms ?, to alert the dwelling unit occupants ? First and foremost is a fire alarm system required in this building in accordance with IBC 907 ? If so then a fire alarm system is required pursuant to IBC 907 and accordingly notification appliances in accordance

RE: 13R local alarm

2013-05-29 Thread Mike Henke
-Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of John Drucker Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 10:28 AM To: sprinklerfo...@firesprinkler.org Subject: 13R local alarm What's the purpose of these local alarms

RE: 13R local alarm

2013-05-29 Thread Tom Duross
] On Behalf Of Mike Henke Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 11:43 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org; sprinklerfo...@firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: 13R local alarm It may be possible to activate both the smoke alarms and a separate waterflow alarm. The flowswitch should have 2 sets

Re: 13R local alarm

2013-05-29 Thread Todd - Work
, 2013 11:43 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org; sprinklerfo...@firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: 13R local alarm It may be possible to activate both the smoke alarms and a separate waterflow alarm. The flowswitch should have 2 sets of contacts. One switch can activate a local alarm

RE: 13R local alarm

2013-05-29 Thread John Drucker - Home
: sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Todd - Work Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 4:25 PM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: Re: 13R local alarm The FM asked for the sprinkler alarms to be connected to ring the smoke

Re: 13R local alarm

2013-05-29 Thread Todd - Work
] On Behalf Of Todd - Work Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 4:25 PM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: Re: 13R local alarm The FM asked for the sprinkler alarms to be connected to ring the smoke detectors. I asked if a separate bell would be acceptable. The present system

RE: 13R local alarm

2013-05-29 Thread Steve Leyton
: sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of John Drucker - Home Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 2:08 PM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: 13R local alarm Todd, How old are the smoke alarms ?, at 10 yrs

Re: 13R local alarm

2013-05-29 Thread Ron Greenman
-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of John Drucker - Home Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 2:08 PM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: 13R local alarm Todd, How old are the smoke alarms ?, at 10 yrs. their due

Re: 13R local alarm

2013-05-29 Thread George Church
- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Todd - Work Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 4:25 PM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: Re: 13R local alarm The FM asked for the sprinkler alarms

Re: 13R local alarm

2013-05-29 Thread Ron Greenman
- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Todd - Work Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 4:25 PM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: Re: 13R local alarm The FM asked for the sprinkler

13R local alarm

2013-05-28 Thread Todd - Work
I have an FM that wants local alarms for a 13R system within each unit (3 family house). Any suggestions on a small wall mounted unit? Todd G Williams, PE Fire Protection Design/Consulting Stonington, CT www.fpdc.com ___ Sprinklerforum mailing list