Jim,
Your last paragraph succinctly describes the problem. There probably
isn't a way to effectively sprinkle this configuration.
On top of the problem you describe, that's to prevent the fabric from
melting where flames impinge on it, resulting in both directing heat
away from sprinklers and further blocking discharge of sprinklers that
operate.
Just because it can be designed and built doesn't mean sprinklers can
protect it. It it were me, I'd ask the architect/engineer to tell you
how to protect in and what they base their design on.
Joe
Jim Kettler wrote:
I have a church being built with a large auditorium. There will be an open
ceiling exposing the roof structure: metal trusses with a plywood roof
decking. For sound deadening, there are installing "lapendary panels" as
seen here:
http://www.mbiproducts.com/products/photos.aspx?ProductID=4000-1010P The
most appropriate photo is in the second column, 3rd photo down from the top.
The "fabric" panels will run essentially parallel to the roofline - between
the trusses.
We are looking at the best way to sprinkler the room. Do we install
sprinklers below the panels or above or both? Our concerns are that
sprinklers above will be obstructed by the panels and/or sprinklers below
might not collect enough heat to fuse the sprinklers. Any thoughts?
Jim Kettler
Fire Marshal
Buckingham, PA
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