Jeff, That's the confusing part, how can 36" work when the book also says it needs to be 96"? I think some clarifying in the next release may be in order.
Brian Harris FDFP INC. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff Hewitt Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 2:51 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Sprinkler Pattern Obstructions Brian, I believe it should be read to mean that the most/furthest away you have to be is a maximum of 36-in. The 36-in. is the maximum limit. Without this provision, you would instead need to be 4 times away or 96-in. Jeff Hewitt, PE, SET, SFPE (Professional Member) Corporate Engineer Bi-State Fire Protection Corporation 241 Hughes Lane St. Charles, MO 63301 636-946-0011 636-946-5172 (FAX) This e-mail and any attachments are CONFIDENTIAL and may be protected by one or more legal privileges. It is intended solely for the use of the addressee identified above. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, disclosure, copying or distribution of this e-mail is unauthorized. If you received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately at the above captioned address. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Harris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 1:36 PM Subject: Sprinkler Pattern Obstructions > Forum, > I know I must be reading this wrong but as usual I am in a hurry and > could use some help. NFPA-13 (2007) 8.8.5.2.1.3 states that the > sprinkler shall be positioned a minimum of 4 times the maximum > dimension of the obstruction, but then it goes on to say a maximum of > 36" clear space. In my case I have a 24" column I'm trying to avoid > which by the 4 times rule would get me 8' > away, how does the max. 36" clear come into play? Also look at Figure > 8.8.5.2.1.3, I'm so confused ........ > > > Regards, > > > <http://www.firstdefensefire.com/> > > > > > > > > > E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (6.0.0.354) Database version: > 5.10250e http://www.pctools.com/en/spyware-doctor-antivirus/ > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > _______________________________________________ > 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) E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (6.0.0.354) Database version: 5.10250e http://www.pctools.com/en/spyware-doctor-antivirus/ E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (6.0.0.354) Database version: 5.10250e http://www.pctools.com/en/spyware-doctor-antivirus/ _______________________________________________ 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)
