Could be a low incidence since when 13D was set up there were very few "Home Elevators installed" and reporting of fires in them was nonexistent. As they become more popular the statistics could change. We see 5 or more a year in single family and duplex situations. (13D) Just as the info on "Beamed and Vaulted ceilings was a more recent trend from the original intent of 13D (8'-0" smooth flat ceilings)so too may elevators be.
Have a young mother of three and an infant die in one and we'll see where the requirements go? Just like I discuss with our local AHJ, existing condo's won't be retrofitted with sprinklers unless a fire kills 10 or 20 Texas (Insert you least favorite state) lawyers, and their partner survive. Thom McMahon, SET Firetech, Inc. 2560 Copper Ridge Dr P.O. Box 882136 Steamboat Springs, CO 80488 Tel: 970-879-7952 Fax: 970-879-7926 The supporting information is based on the premise of 13D protecting 'principal occupancy areas' and NFIRS data showing origins and residential fires. Agreed that fires could originate anywhere .. Statistically they aren't originating in the elevator areas of single family or two family dwellings and resulting in fatalities. _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.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)
