I had been told by one elevator inspector that there was an FM approved hydraulic media that was non-combustible and if that was being used the sprinkler in the pit could be deleted.
On the other hand in another jurisdiction I was told that regardless of the hydraulic media used that we were to provide a sprinkler in the pit due to the possible accumulation of miscellaneous debris which could catch fire. Isn't it wonderful to be in an industry where everything is so black and white? ;) Craig L. Prahl, CET Fire Protection Group Mechanical Department CH2MHILL Lockwood Greene 1500 International Drive PO Box 491, Spartanburg, SC 29304-0491 Direct - 864.599.4102 Fax - 864.599.8439 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.lg.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of George Church Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 10:41 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: hydraulic elevators Perhaps everyone else in the area installs to #13R ? Perhaps a call to the local AHJ(s) would clear up whether you're the only one doing it correctly, in which case maybe your competitors will be a little dismayed to find themselves going back and retrofitting their bottoms. The call to the AHJ(s) could be two-fold: ask them if they believe it should be required; and ask WHY it is not- you may find in the near future you're no longer alone in the shaft. George Church Rowe Sprinkler -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David de Vries/Firetech Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 10:30 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: hydraulic elevators Pat on the back to the only contractor in the area complying with this provision of 13. -- David de Vries, P.E., CSP [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Greg McGahan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > We are receiving mixed reviews from AHJ's regarding this issue: Are > sprinklers required in the bottom of hydraulic elevator shafts? > > I know what the code says but we have never been able to document that > ANY > hydraulic elev fluid is non-combustible by definition. I was informed > this > morning that we are the only contractor in the area putting sprinklers > in the bottom of these shafts. > > Thanks, > Greg McGahan > > > _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum
