Thom, I'll work on that resume. lol
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 Thom McMahon Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 2:43 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Hydrostatic testing recalled sprinkler heads P.S. Because the system was taken out of service to replace the heads, it must be "Re-activated" (Generally follow same guidelines as for "Activation".) Also if you want to be the "DEVIL'S" Advocate, you must first apply in person, with a fire proof resume. (If selected you'll have to supply your own cape and pitchfork! The horn's will grow on their own.) Thom McMahon Firetech, Inc. 2560 Copper Ridge Dr Steamboat Springs, CO 80488-2136 Tel: 970-879-7952 Fax: 970-879-7926 ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 12:28 PM Subject: RE: Hydrostatic testing recalled sprinkler heads What's the definition of "activating", sprinkler discharge such as during a fire scenario as opposed to shutting one down for service and placing it back into service? I can completely understand the de-energization of critical equipment in a sprinkler discharge scenario as triggered by the water flow indicator tied into equipment controls via the fire alarm system or something like that. Sorry, just playing devil's advocate. 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 Thom McMahon Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 2:17 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Hydrostatic testing recalled sprinkler heads IF YOU ARE UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF THE UFC 3-600-01, (adopted by the Dept. of the Airforce April 2003) take heart! 6-8.1.1 Automatic sprinkler protection, Requires all power to be disconnected from and sensitive electronic equipment when activating a fire sprinkler system. (If your facility is "Mission Critical" they won't want to do that! Negotiate! By their own standard your not allowed to "Activate the system unless they power down all equipment, much less Test at 200 Psi! which is not required since all testing is referenced to the requirements of NFPA 13, in UFC 3-600-01) Check before you leap! I understand a newer version has been released, but I don't have a copy yet. Thom McMahon Firetech, Inc. 2560 Copper Ridge Dr Steamboat Springs, CO 80488-2136 Tel: 970-879-7952 Fax: 970-879-7926 ----- Original Message ----- From: "mail" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 11:00 AM Subject: Fwd: Hydrostatic testing recalled sprinkler heads > Hi Group, > > A little more information about the building. It is on an Air Force site > and the Fire Chief, who is the AHJ, is requiring the hydrostatic test > after the Omega heads were replaced. The fire sprinkler head replacement > did not emcompass the entire building because there are mixed heads within > the building. No single area can be isolated because the replaced heads > were at random places throughout the building. Many of the existing heads > remain. > > The building is full of very sensitive electronic equipment and a ruptured > fitting or pipe would cause damage to this equipment. No mention was made > of a hydro test when we were awarded the job, but at the completion of the > job the AHJ required it. We want to get paid, and the Air Force is > reluctant to indemnify us for any damage that might occur. > > I think we are between a rock and a hard place. Any help from forum > members will be appreciated. > > Thanks, > > Martin Campbell > >>[email protected] > > _______________________________________________ > Sprinklerforum mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum > > _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum
