Hello Mike,

They say that is not an option. It is their "policy" that if there is a
sprinkler system in the location the smallest tap "they" allow is 2 1/2",
But so far they have not put in a tap smaller than 4".

Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 4:07:34 PM, you wrote:

> I would consider a tank and pump before I had to install a 2.5 in service.

> Mike Cabral

> ---- Charles Thurston <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 
>> Hello Thom,
>> 
>> I am working on my first 13D system now. The problem I am having is
>> the water purveyor will not install a tap of less than 4" (they can be
>> forced to a 2 1/2" by their "policy") when there is a fire system involved.
>> THEN The building department wants it reviewed to 13R as they have never
>> dealt with a 13D system. It is on the third review...
>> 
>> Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 10:59:04 AM, you wrote:
>> 
>> > Just wondering if others are seeing excessive water demands for 13D systems
>> > by AHJ's? We see 4 head design requirements with 0.10 Gpm/Sf for slope
>> > ceilings over 8/12. This is the same as a 13 system in residential
>> > occupancy, yet these two systems are not intended to provide the same level
>> > of protection.
>> 
>> > Thom McMahon, SET
>> > Firetech, Inc.
>> > 2560 Copper Ridge Dr
>> > P.O. Box 882136
>> > Steamboat Springs, CO 80488
>> > Tel:  970-879-7952
>> > Fax: 970-879-7926
>> 
>> 
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>> -- 
>> Best regards,
>>  Charles Thurston                            mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>   Coastal Fire Protection
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