For those interested in the UFC 3-600-01 design approaches, I received an informal opinion on the appropriate method to apply NFPA 13R calculation methods. Of course this is based on using NFPA 13R for the correct buildings in the first place.
1. Inside the dwelling unit use NFPA 13R. 2. Outside the dwelling unit use NFPA 13R and any references to NFPA 13. 3. A four head corridor calculation in the dwelling unit is acceptable (see NFPA 13, Figure A.11.3.1.2). 4. No hose stream is necessary. Last, no fire department connection is required. The project RFP or project plans and specs could overrule any or all of the above and local installation guidelines might also differ. 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 _______________________________________________ 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)
