RE: Calculation requirement when adding sprinklers

calc. But this was a question from a fitter and I really was more concerned that I gave the right answer to the code question. John P. Crown FSD From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Travis Mack; MFP Design, LLC Sent: T

RE: Calculation requirement when adding sprinklers

I concur with Jeff. With the ease of doing calcs in today’s software, it is not uncommon for me to run several just to justify to myself. We are talking a few seconds to a few minutes. Nothing major. Travis Mack, SET MFP Design, LLC 3356 E Vallejo Ct Gilbert, AZ 85298 480-505-9271

RE: ESFR sprinkler with 18" Wide Flanges

Yes. You will want 1.5" or 2" diameter return bends. Travis Mack, SET MFP Design, LLC 3356 E Vallejo Ct Gilbert, AZ 85298 480-505-9271 fax: 866-430-6107 email:tm...@mfpdesign.com http://www.mfpdesign.com

RE: Bid Drawings

I consider it a form of advertising as well. I have my title blocks on them. The contractor can remove my title block if they want. Travis Mack, SET MFP Design, LLC 3356 E Vallejo Ct Gilbert, AZ 85298 480-505-9271 fax: 866-430-6107

RE: Bid Drawings

I do this often. As long as I have been paid, I have no issue providing our drawings to others to use. We have disclaimers on them about having to verify information, blah, blah, blah. Travis Mack, SET MFP Design, LLC 3356 E Vallejo Ct Gilbert, AZ 85298 480-505-9271 fax: 866-430-6107

RE: Bid Drawings

To go with this, ours are when the local authority requires the fire sprinkler set to be in the bid documents. They are always approved before we release. I guess I didn't make all of that clear. We have PE on staff, my NICET IV and we carry quite a bit of professional liability to cover all of

RE: NAVIS or WHAT?

YES. AutoSprink all the way. I can bring in REVIT models, run clash detection, get suggested arm arounds, etc. I can export to DWG or RVT (2 step process). Best out there for 3D modeling. Travis Mack, SET MFP Design, LLC 3356 E Vallejo Ct Gilbert, AZ 85298 480-505-9271 fax:

RE: NAVIS or WHAT?

I use it for clash detection. I find that it is on par or better than Navis. Honestly, I can barely move around in Navis. As long as I get other trades files early enough, I typically go into the meetings clash free or nearly clash free. That is because I can run AutoSprink clash detection

RE: NAVIS or WHAT?

Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Travis Mack; MFP Design, LLC Sent: Friday, August 4, 2017 4:18 PM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: NAVIS or WHAT? I use it for clash detection. I find that it is on par or better than Navis. H

RE: Longitudinal Bracing Question

And guys (and ladies), this kind of information is exactly why AFSA membership is invaluable. So, time for the regular plug for any of you participating in this forum and not AFSA members to figure out a way to join. I am 100% certain that my annual dues (while very reasonable as a design

RE: Shared FDC

I would not say it is uncommon at all. Travis Mack, SET MFP Design, LLC 3356 E Vallejo Ct Gilbert, AZ 85298 480-505-9271 fax: 866-430-6107 email:tm...@mfpdesign.com http://www.mfpdesign.com

RE: Hose Stream Demand Residential

I'm going off of memory - which seems to be slipping as I age - but I don't believe NFPA 13R has a hose stream requirement. However, be cautious of that domestic demand. Maybe I get conservative, but if I have a complex with several buildings on a site water line, I add the domestic demand to

RE: 175 degree sprinks in attic.

We had this issue in AZ with the interstitial sprinklers. They were only rated at 175F. That is a problem in Arizona attics. They have now come out with 200F sprinklers. I questioned one of the manufacturers at one time and they referred me back to the chart in NFPA 13 that says you must

RE: Pipe Height Above Ceiling

If ceiling sprinklers only, I typically shoot for 8-10” above ceiling. However, if there are sprinklers in the concealed space, that changes the target. Also, I have had some jobs with seismic criteria and where we have to be high in order to meet max bracing lengths. It is obviously job

RE: Revit Fire Protection Classes

AutoSprink does have the beta for it. There are some videos of it on YouTube and LinkedIn. It is called AutoSprink RVT. I've looked into it, but I can't use REVIT for anything more than import/export. But, for every REVIT project I've dealt with, the AutoSprink VR conversions have worked very

RE: Revit Fire Protection Classes

I have not taken REVIT classes. However, if you have AutoSprink software, there is a 2 step conversion if you have REVIT that will allow you to convert REVIT files to AutoSprink and AutoSprink to REVIT. There is also a beta version of AutoSprink for REVIT. AutoSprink also does its own clash

RE: Listed residential head guard

I doubt you will find one. Residential sprinklers are typically not installed in areas where subject to mechanical damage. Travis Mack, SET MFP Design, LLC 2508 E Lodgepole Drive Gilbert, AZ 85298 480-505-9271 fax: 866-430-6107

RE: Parking under 13R system

If your building code gives you 13R, then just treat it as areas outside the dwelling unit. You then just pretty much default to 0.15 / 1500 with appropriate design area modifications. Travis Mack, SET MFP Design, LLC 3356 E Vallejo Ct Gilbert, AZ 85298 480-505-9271 fax: 866-430-6107

RE: Light Hazaed areas in NFPA 13R Building

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