I personally wouldn't touch it, if something bad happens in any area of the
system I'm sure the legal system would try to tie you to it since you were
aware of the problems even though you didn't originally cause it.
Jim Johnston, P.E.
Fire Protection Engineer
Inland Fire Protection, Inc
1100
Noreen can omit almost anything in contract :)
I assume its over 400 SF warehouse and not in a light hazard building?
I'd scan the horizon for what could bite you later, tho- is return worth
risk?
glc
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From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org
The classic contractor's dilemma - Risk versus Reward. A few humble-opinion
thoughts on each:
From a Risk standpoint, if something (anything) goes wrong later down the
road, what can you rely on that will prove you installed in accordance with
applicable standards, manufacturers' instructions,
Sounds like a great project for your competition.
Many moons ago (my previous employer), we did a partial system in a
manufacturing area that was so caustic that galvanized pipe would rot
in less than a year. We got permission to use CPVC and it held up
fine. Other than that, stay away
At
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[mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Todd Williams
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Subject: Re: CPVC in Ord Hazard
Sounds like a great project for your competition.
Many moons ago
To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org
Subject: RE: CPVC in Ord Hazard
What did you hang the pipe with?
Just because someone gave permission to install a product in a system
outside of it's listing doesn't absolve a contractor of potential negligence
if the system fails or does not perform as a listed
craig.pr...@ch2m.com
http://www.ch2m.com
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[mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Todd Williams
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Subject: Re: CPVC in Ord Hazard
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Subject: RE: CPVC in Ord Hazard
I don't recall what they used for hangers. The job was done 22 years
ago +/-, so I don't remember all the details. My boss at the time
handled the negotiations and everybody signed off on it (Ins co, AHJ,
etc.). As I recall there was an issue
