There is a lot of unique things on this project.  The structure is
reinforced at various locations where the mains are to run.  The system has
about 65 psi available.  The consultant laid out a 120k sq ft building with
3 tree systems, therefore, the structure is only reinforced at those
locations - we are locked into tree systems.  When was the last time you did
a big box retailer with a tree system and ex cov sprinklers where only 65
psi is available?  I guess I will have to check with Tyco to see if it is
acceptable to decrease the flow for the ex cov sprinklers.

T 

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Travis,

I'm with you. I've always been of the opinion that you do what the cut-sheet
says unless you're using standard spray and then you can play. But then
again what I've always had the opinion of seems to crash and burn a lot on
this Forum.

On Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 1:15 PM, Travis Mack, SET <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> I have a big box retail project where the design criteria is 0.19 gpm 
> / sq ft over 2000 sq ft.  The design documents specify to use Tyco 
> EC-11 ex cov sprinklers.  The sprinklers are spaced at 16X16 sq ft.  
> Per the data sheet, for OH2 (0.20 density), the sprinkler is req'd to
discharge 51 gpm.
> However, the consultant is saying that because our specified density 
> is 0.19 that we are able to only discharge 48.64 (256*.19)gpm per 
> sprinkler.  Has anyone done this before?  Is it acceptable?  I thought 
> I had to go with the minimum the sprinkler cut sheet shows for OH2 (51
gpm).
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> T
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