Arthur, It looks like if the lattice cannot be installed a minimum of 18" below the existing sprinkler deflectors,you already have the best option with the upright heads.You will also have to contend with the structure above the existing ceiling.Good luck.
Lamar Vaughn Vaughn and Company ---- Arthur Tiroly <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Arthur Tiroly > ATCO Fire Protection Design > Tiroly and Associates > 3300 King Ave > Cleveland, OH 44114 > 216-621-8899 > 216-570-7030 cell > > Architect calls for a wood lattice with 1x8" boards vertical on edge spaced > 7-12" apart 9-12" below the existing sprinklers in the 10ft high dropped > ceiling. The lattice work is an obstruction to the sprinklers with only > 7-12" above the wood grid. > If I drop sprinklers below the lattice to avoid the obstruction sprinklers > are 16-18" below the ceilings and there is no spray protection above the > wood lattice. I would like to see the sprinklers 3-4ft above the lattice for > best protection by removing ceiling tiles and installing upright sprinklers > near the metal roof deck. > > If this lattice arrangement is understood please offer options for good > protection. > > Arthur Tiroly > ATCO Fire Protection Design > Tiroly and Associates > 3300 King Ave > Cleveland, OH 44114 > http://www.atcofirepro.com/ > 216-621-8899 > 216-570-7030 cell > > > _______________________________________________ > 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)
