I think it's a good idea. I know there is some frustration that the sprinkler industry has fought so hard to make sprinklers mandatory in one and two family homes, only to see technology and other simplifications likely make it possible for the plumbing industry to actually install the systems when that time comes. The PEX system manufacturers will design a combination system for you given a home's floorplan which a licensed plumber can install. These prescriptive rules Michael described will extend that capability.
If we as an industry really do want sprinklers to be mandatorily installed in every new home, then we will probably have to live with the fact that plumbers will be able to do it also - provided that can be done safely. It sounds like a move in the right direction. Have a good weekend, Steve Kowkabany, P.E. Fire Protection Engineer Neptune Fire Protection Engineering LLC 616 Davis Street Neptune Beach, FL 32266 904-652-4200 Phone 904-212-0868 Fax -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael O'Brian Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 9:19 PM To: SprinklerFORUM Subject: ICC Version of 13d Okay Sprinkler Guys Today at the ICC code hearings the Plumbing Committee heard RP3 and RP8. See the code change here (scroll one or two changes down to RP3) http://www.iccsafe.org/cs/codes/2007-08cycle/ProposedChanges/V2_RP1-8.pdf This is a code change which would give installation requirements for multi-purpose piping for sprinkler systems in the body of the residential code (a modified pipe schedule like system). RP3 passed and RP8 was denied. Now this was the committee action and it may be debated on the final action hearings in September. The code change only applies to multipurpose piping in one and two family dwellings. It has many layers of built in safety. A designer would still be allowed to utilize a 13d system and this really provides an option for the user. I am just curious what you all think? I know as sprinkler designers we may feel like we should not like this, but the intent is to make sprinkler installation in homes as convenient as possible. (ps there was a floor amendment which clarified hangers and some other issues) Michael O'Brian Code Savvy Consultants 313-618-6401 fax 313-557-0294 www.codesavvyconsultants.com www.inspector911.com ************************************ Checkout our partner website www.inspector911.com. It has free checklists, message boards, and lots of great information. Visit today and sign up for the free newsletter _______________________________________________ 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)
