We often hire a local architect to assist in code evaluations to ensure local-code compliance. I do have the fire code of Taiwan if anyone speaks Mandarin.
Paul Pinigis, P.E. Life Safety Department Head -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 3:40 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: UAE, Saudi, Codes and standards and component certifications Do not assume any U.S. standards are the most stringent. I have seen authorities ask for 1) sprinklers in concealed spaces because of minor amounts of combustibles, 2) clean agent systems in electronic areas just because there is an NFPA standard for these systems, 3) standpipes in single story buildings because there is an NFPA standard, 4) smoke detection systems above and below ceilings in fully sprinklered buildings, 5) prohibit a sprinkler head from being placed on anything other than a branch line (a previous discussion we had - the forum response was generally "that's nuts, why would anyone misinterpret NFPA 13 that way"). If possible, it is good policy to separate yourself from any compliance with host country codes and standards. If you are a sub to a sub to a sub, like most of us are, see that the guy at the top of the food chain hires a host country entity to determine your scope and the standards you will follow, including the local interpretations. Bill Brooks William N. Brooks, P.E. Brooks Fire Protection Engineering Inc. 372 Wilett Drive Severna Park, MD 21146 410-544-3620 Phone 410-544-3032 FAX 412-400-6528 Cell -------- Original Message -------- Subject: UAE, Saudi, Codes and standards and component certifications From: <[email protected]> Date: Mon, May 11, 2009 12:05 pm To: <[email protected]> I know we have a few international participants here and I need to know if someone can assist in telling me what Codes are used for fire protection in the above mentioned areas. Also, we use Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.) here as our testing agency which NFPA indirectly references and I'm wondering what is the equivalent over there. Craig L. Prahl, CET Fire Protection Specialist Mechanical Department CH2MHILL Lockwood Greene 1500 International Drive PO Box 491, Spartanburg, SC 29304-0491 Direct - 864.599.4102 Fax - 864.599.8439 [email protected] http://www.ch2m.com _______________________________________________ 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) _______________________________________________ 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)
