Re: BFP's Addendum

2012-06-06 Thread ACCENTFIRE
Ladies/Gentlemen: I recently learned, through a reliable source, that the BFP - inside a structure - is required to be be the same size as the underground water supply pipine: 6 UG requires 6 BFP, etc. - no 'down-sizing' at base of riser. My source (certified BFP tech) says this is a

RE: BFP's Addendum

2012-06-06 Thread RFletcher
To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: Re: BFP's Addendum Ladies/Gentlemen: I recently learned, through a reliable source, that the BFP - inside a structure - is required to be be the same size as the underground water supply pipine: 6 UG requires 6 BFP, etc. - no 'down-sizing' at base

RE: BFP's Addendum

2012-06-06 Thread Bob
AM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: Re: BFP's Addendum Ladies/Gentlemen: I recently learned, through a reliable source, that the BFP - inside a structure - is required to be be the same size as the underground water supply pipine: 6 UG requires 6 BFP, etc. - no 'down-sizing' at base

RE: BFP's Addendum

2012-06-06 Thread George Church
, June 06, 2012 11:34 AM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: Re: BFP's Addendum Ladies/Gentlemen: I recently learned, through a reliable source, that the BFP - inside a structure - is required to be be the same size as the underground water supply pipine: 6 UG requires 6 BFP, etc

RE: BFP's Addendum

2012-06-06 Thread Todd Williams
@firesprinkler.org Subject: Re: BFP's Addendum Ladies/Gentlemen: I recently learned, through a reliable source, that the BFP - inside a structure - is required to be be the same size as the underground water supply pipine: 6 UG requires 6 BFP, etc. - no 'down-sizing' at base of riser. My source

RE: BFP's Addendum

2012-06-06 Thread Ed Kramer
If my memory hasn't fully failed me, I think there was some generic wording in the Uniform Plumbing Code years ago that could be interpreted that way. Had a battle with a local plumbing inspector at the time and lost. Otherwise, haven't had anybody get bent over it. Anybody know if the IPC

RE: BFP's Addendum

2012-06-06 Thread George Church
...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Todd Williams Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 2:22 PM To: b...@firebyknight.com; sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: BFP's Addendum Or maybe it's the certain town in MA where the Fire Marshal's (or Building Official, I don't remember which) brother-in-law sold