That is correct, but we are looking to the future on the 13r and 13
buildings.

Greg

Living Water Fire Protection, LLC
1160 McKenzie Road
Cantonment, FL 32533
850-937-1850
Fax: 850-937-1852


-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Todd Williams
- work
Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 8:07 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: bathrooms in 13 residential

Greg,

The exclusion in 13D does not make mention of a thermal barrier, but 
it does in 13R and 13. (2002 versions)

Todd.


At 08:44 AM 4/27/2007, you wrote:
>Dale,
>
>We are actually working on a 13d system and he let it slide. But when he
>explained his decision and reasoning I HAD to get in to it to see if he was
>correct on a broader scale. I think he is wrong but I see his reasoning.
>
>For those interested - His reasoning is based on 8.15.8.1.1 which states
>that bathrooms do not require sprinklers that do not exceed 55 sq ft, AND
>that have walls and ceilings of noncombustible or limited-combustible
>materials with a 15 minute thermal barrier rating.
>
>The he defines thermal barrier in 3.3.18 and determines from this that
there
>must be a rated door there to meet the criteria.
>
>Thanks,
>Greg
>
>Living Water Fire Protection, LLC
>1160 McKenzie Road
>Cantonment, FL 32533
>850-937-1850
>Fax: 850-937-1852
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dale Wingard
>Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 7:17 AM
>To: [email protected]
>Subject: RE: bathrooms in 13 residential
>
>You're right.
>
>Our overall relationship with this FM is good, we did in our case just
>ate heads and went on.
>If enough contractors approach him in this argument, maybe he will see
>the light.
>We wish Greg the best of luck in this round.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of PCE
>Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 7:05 PM
>To: [email protected]
>Subject: Re: bathrooms in 13 residential
>
>Dale,
>
>Let's try that again.
>
>Don't feel bad.  I've a badge thumper out here who claims that the
>"least dimension" in a closet should be measured from the face of the
>wall to the outside, yes, I said outside, of the closet door.
>
>Sometimes, you simply have to shake your head, and just do what they
>want.
>
>I sure wish it were otherwise.
>PARSLEY CONSULTING
>Ken Wagoner, SET
>760.745.6181 voice
>760.745.0537 fax
>[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> e-mail
>www.ParsleyConsulting.com <http://www.ParsleyConsulting.com> website
>
>
>
>
>Dale Wingard wrote:
> > There is no written local amendment just his interruption.
> > He's the FM so you could take it to the FC.
> >
> > We even gave him a copy of ASFA's Informal Interruption, he still
> > would not accept it.
> >
> > Dale F. Wingard, CET
> > Senior Designer
> > Triple "A" Fire Protection, Inc.
> > 251.649.2034
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of George
> > Church
> > Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 4:31 PM
> > To: [email protected]
> > Subject: RE: bathrooms in 13 residential
> >
> > a) Does he have a local amendment adding this requirement?
> > b) Does he have a boss?
> >
> > glc
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dale
> > Wingard
> > Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 4:05 PM
> > To: [email protected]
> > Subject: RE: bathrooms in 13 residential
> >
> > Understand.  We have already been down that road with him, bottom
> > line, he wants the head.  If you read the definitions for bathroom and
>
> > compartment in NFPA 13, you will see that it is very clear that they
> > are separate rooms.  We were not able to get him to accept it even
> > when we showed him what was in black and white.
> > Good luck,
> >
> > Dale F. Wingard, CET
> > Senior Designer
> > Triple "A" Fire Protection, Inc.
> > 251.649.2034
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Greg
> > McGahan
> > Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 2:45 PM
> > To: [email protected]
> > Subject: RE: bathrooms in 13 residential
> >
> > I am talking to Orange Beach. However, I want to know the TRUTH
> > regardless of what TP requires. He is hung up on the "required level
> > of protection"
> > statement. Where do we define this level?
> >
> > If it is an AHJ call then I understand. If it is written then we have
> > a discussion point.
> > Greg
> >
> > Living Water Fire Protection, LLC
> > 1160 McKenzie Road
> > Cantonment, FL 32533
> > 850-937-1850
> > Fax: 850-937-1852
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dale
> > Wingard
> > Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 2:38 PM
> > To: [email protected]
> > Subject: RE: bathrooms in 13 residential
> >
> > Greg,
> >
> > A compartment only requires a minimum of 8" lintel, it can have a
> > cased opening.
> > However, if you are talking about Orange Beach, then you will have to
> > add the head.
> >
> >
> > Dale F. Wingard, CET
> > Triple "A" Fire Protection, Inc.
> > 251.649.2034
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Greg
> > McGahan
> > Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 1:42 PM
> > To: [email protected]
> > Subject: bathrooms in 13 residential
> >
> >
> >
> > NFPA #13 2007 edition
> >
> > A.3.3.2 Bathroom. A room is still considered a bathroom if it contains
>
> > just a toilet. Additionally, two bathrooms can be adjacent to each
> > other and are considered separate rooms, provided they are enclosed
> > with the required level of construction.
> >
> > I have an AHJ that is stating that this excerpt from NFPA #13 is
> > requiring a toilet room to have 20 minute walls to be considered a
> > separate room with a UL listed door.
> >
> > Has anyone researched this? Is this the intent in 13?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Greg
> >
> > Living Water Fire Protection, LLC
> > 1160 McKenzie Road
> > Cantonment, FL 32533
> > 850-937-1850
> > Fax: 850-937-1852
> >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sprinklerforum mailing list
> > [email protected]
> > http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum
> >
> > To Unsubscribe, send an email
> > to:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sprinklerforum mailing list
> > [email protected]
> > http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum
> >
> > To Unsubscribe, send an email
> > to:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sprinklerforum mailing list
> > [email protected]
> > http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum
> >
> > To Unsubscribe, send an email
> > to:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sprinklerforum mailing list
> > [email protected]
> > http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum
> >
> > To Unsubscribe, send an email
> > to:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sprinklerforum mailing list
> > [email protected]
> > http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum
> >
> > To Unsubscribe, send an email
> > to:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sprinklerforum mailing list
> > [email protected]
> > http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum
> >
> > To Unsubscribe, send an email
> > to:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sprinklerforum mailing list
> > [email protected]
> > http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum
> >
> > To Unsubscribe, send an email
> > to:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
> >
> >
> >
>_______________________________________________
>Sprinklerforum mailing list
>[email protected]
>http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum
>
>To Unsubscribe, send an email
>to:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>(Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
>_______________________________________________
>Sprinklerforum mailing list
>[email protected]
>http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum
>
>To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>(Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
>
>_______________________________________________
>Sprinklerforum mailing list
>[email protected]
>http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum
>
>To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>(Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)

Todd G. Williams, PE
Fire Protection Design/Consulting
Stonington, Connecticut
860-535-2080
www.fpdc.com 

_______________________________________________
Sprinklerforum mailing list
[email protected]
http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum

To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
(Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)

_______________________________________________
Sprinklerforum mailing list
[email protected]
http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum

To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
(Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)

Reply via email to