Seems like a couple inspection deficiencies exist. The concern of Mr. Hudnall over the presence of a Wet System in an area subject to freezing is one. And another is the fact that the alarms did not operate, forcing an evacuation of facility, as he stated "it would have no impact on classes." But thank goodness the ceiling tiles were in stock..
R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of ParsleyConsulting Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 11:49 AM To: SprinklerFORUM Subject: From the Provo Daily Herald Here's an interesting bit of news from Provo, Utah. Seems that Mr. Hudnal, in addition to his duties as a director of student services, has extensive background in the activation of fire sprinklers. Perhaps we should have him come lecture us. I think it would educational, to say the least. I didn't know that sprinklers could simply "pop off the mechanism", that's news to me. Daily Herald *WATER LEAK *-- Firefighters were called to Centennial Middle School in Provo on Sunday afternoon after a fire sprinkler broke and spilled water into the school hallways. Firefighters reported that the incident occurred at about 1 p.m. and several hundred gallons may have leaked into the school. Firefighters initially estimated several thousand dollars in damage to ceiling tiles, carpeting and wiring, but school officials say most property avoided extensive damage. Greg Hudnall, director of student services for the district, said crews were able to clean and dry the damaged carpet in the affected classrooms and hallway. Ceiling tiles were destroyed, but the school had the replacement supplies in stock and no electrical work was damaged. Hudnall said the sprinkler head simply popped off the mechanism, and the pipes were not frozen. Approximately 2,000 square feet were affected by the water, but Hudnall said it would have no impact on classes. -- PARSLEY CONSULTING Ken Wagoner, SET 760.745.6181 voice 760.745.0537 fax [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> e-mail www.ParsleyConsulting.com <http://www.ParsleyConsulting.com> website _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
