Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: flex heads touching stuff

2020-05-19 Thread Joe via Sprinklerforum
gt; *5.2.2.1* *Pipe and fittings shall be free of mechanical damage, >> >> leakage, and corrosion. >> >> *5.2.2.2 *Sprinkler piping shall not be subjected to external >> >> loads by materials either resting on the pipe or hung from the >> >> pipe. >> >>

Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: flex heads touching stuff

2020-05-19 Thread John Denhardt via Sprinklerforum
t; *From:* Sprinklerforum *On > Behalf Of *Joe via Sprinklerforum > *Sent:* Tuesday, May 19, 2020 1:51 PM > *To:* sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org > *Cc:* Joe ; John Denhardt < > jdenha...@firesprinkler.org> > *Subject:* [EXTERNAL] Re: flex heads touching stuff > &g

RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: flex heads touching stuff

2020-05-19 Thread Larrimer, Peter A (HEFP\10NA5B) via Sprinklerforum
: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of Joe via Sprinklerforum Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 1:51 PM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Cc: Joe ; John Denhardt Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: flex heads touching stuff I can only speak from an electrical standpoint... For electrical: https://www.ecmweb.com/national

Re: flex heads touching stuff

2020-05-19 Thread Joe via Sprinklerforum
I can only speak from an electrical standpoint... For electrical: https://www.ecmweb.com/national-electrical-code/qa/article/20887010/code-qa Raceways, cable assemblies, boxes, cabinets, and fittings must be securely fastened in place. The ceiling-support wires or ceiling grid must not be used to

Re: flex heads touching stuff

2020-05-18 Thread John Denhardt via Sprinklerforum
I received this comment directly from Victaulic. I copies the applicable section:: *John is correct in his response, there is no issue or code prohibiting VicFlex from touching another component above the ceiling or the ceiling itself. The question may arise regarding weight/load impact on the

Re: flex heads touching stuff

2020-05-18 Thread cw bamford via Sprinklerforum
Ceilings should be installed to ASTM C635/C635M maximum unsupported length does not exceed 6'... most new ceilings are designed to handle weight of light fixtures and other things but it does have its limits Chuck Bamford On Mon, May 18, 2020 at 12:08 PM Matt Grise via Sprinklerforum <

RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: flex heads touching stuff

2020-05-18 Thread Michael Hill via Sprinklerforum
‘future’ renovations. Mike Hill From: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of Prahl, Craig/GVL via Sprinklerforum Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 3:51 PM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Cc: Prahl, Craig/GVL ; Matt Grise ; John Denhardt Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: flex heads touching stuff The flex drops

RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: flex heads touching stuff

2020-05-18 Thread Prahl, Craig/GVL via Sprinklerforum
prinklerforum Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 1:20 PM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org<mailto:sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> Cc: Michael Hill Subject: RE: flex heads touching stuff We have been told by one jurisdiction that we must support the flex so that it does not rest o

Re: flex heads touching stuff

2020-05-18 Thread John Denhardt via Sprinklerforum
effort to comply. > > > > Any idea where it might be written that touching is ok? > > > > Matt > > > > > > *From:* Sprinklerforum *On > Behalf Of *John Denhardt via Sprinklerforum > *Sent:* Monday, May 18, 2020 2:36 PM > *To:* sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler

RE: flex heads touching stuff

2020-05-18 Thread Matt Grise via Sprinklerforum
be written that touching is ok? Matt From: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of John Denhardt via Sprinklerforum Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 2:36 PM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Cc: John Denhardt Subject: Re: flex heads touching stuff What I have been taught and read, no sprinkler unrelated

Re: flex heads touching stuff

2020-05-18 Thread John Denhardt via Sprinklerforum
, > > > > Bob Knight, CET III > > Fire by Knight, LLC > > 208-318-3057 > > > > *From:* Sprinklerforum [mailto: > sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] *On Behalf Of *Michael > Hill via Sprinklerforum > *Sent:* Monday, May 18, 2020 1:20 PM > *To:* spr

RE: flex heads touching stuff

2020-05-18 Thread Bob Knight via Sprinklerforum
Subject: RE: flex heads touching stuff We have been told by one jurisdiction that we must support the flex so that it does not rest on the ceiling. I haven't seen anything to back that up either, but was easier to comply than to argue. Mike Hill From: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of Matt

RE: flex heads touching stuff

2020-05-18 Thread Matt Grise via Sprinklerforum
Cc: Michael Hill Subject: RE: flex heads touching stuff We have been told by one jurisdiction that we must support the flex so that it does not rest on the ceiling. I haven't seen anything to back that up either, but was easier to comply than to argue. Mike Hill From: Sprinklerforum

RE: flex heads touching stuff

2020-05-18 Thread Michael Hill via Sprinklerforum
We have been told by one jurisdiction that we must support the flex so that it does not rest on the ceiling. I haven't seen anything to back that up either, but was easier to comply than to argue. Mike Hill From: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of Matt Grise via Sprinklerforum Sent: Monday, May 18,