The IBC reads that it is up to the fire code official if alternative fire extinguishing systems are allowed in lieu of the required automatic sprinklers.
Reed A. Roisum Fire Protection Technician NICET Level III Ulteig Engineers, Inc. 3350 38th Avenue South Fargo, ND 58104-7079 Direct Number: 701.280.8580 Mobile: 701.212.8810 Main Office: 701.280.8500 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ron Greenman Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 11:23 AM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: Re: fm200 vs sprinkerls Gregg, I'm not an AHJ although I do train them on occasion. My interpretation is that the sprinkler system is general protection for the building and that the wonder gas d'jour is equipment protection (hence special hazard in an otherwise general building environment) therefore the sprinklers are required by building code and NFPA 13. Unless amended all building codes I'm familiar with reference NFPA 13 for sprinkler coverage if the building occupancy, type and size requires sprinklers. NFPA states sprinklered throughout with no proviso for alternatives. On Apr 8, 2008, at 9:10 AM, Greg McGahan wrote: > We have done multiple projects in which the server rooms have been > protected > with FM200 systems and had no sprinklers. > We now have a bldg like this in which the AHJ is stating that a room > with > FM200 is not exempted from NFPA 13's requirement to be protected > throughout > and therefore must have both FM200 and sprinklers. > > Is this a true statement in you other AHJ's eyes? > > Thank you, > Greg McGahan > > 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 Tom > Duross > Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 6:48 AM > To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org > Subject: Fitter Question > > Maybe more suited for chat but I'll throw it out here. > > I need to get an in-place groover for an upcoming job. > I've borrowed a friends rigid before but it's gone. > Can any fitters share their likes and dislikes? > Rigid vs. Reed, or others... > > I wish they made one for a 700 as I have to groove old 4" and 6" > sch. 40. > I've got to cut-in about 12 FCV's 8-10' in the air. > All recommendations and advice accepted. > (I don't like roustabouts) > > Tom > GRS > _______________________________________________ > Sprinklerforum mailing list > Sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org > 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 > Sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org > http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum > > To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) Ron Greenman ...at home _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org 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 Sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
