Most carpeting meets the definition of non-combustible, but I would suggest checking the manufacturers cut sheet to verify.
Paul J. Pinigis, P.E. Chief Life Safety Engineer -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Margaret Zabel Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 11:39 AM To: Sprinkler Forum Subject: Stair shafts Using NFPA 13-2002, paragraph 8.14.3.2 describes the requirements for sprinklers in non-combustible stair shafts. Would a non-combustible construction stair shaft (concrete stairs, sheetrock/rated walls) that has carpet on the landings and stair treads be considered "non-combustible"? Assuming the stairs are over 4'-0 wide, should there be sprinklers located throughout the shaft -- below treads and stairs? Thank you, Margaret Zabel Cisco Fire Sprinklers _______________________________________________ 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)
