13-8.6.5.3.3 applies to obstructions OVER four foot wide. (I just went
through this on a job with a 48" wide duct).


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of
[email protected]
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 3:27 PM
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Subject: RE: 2'x4' Light Obstruction

FMDS 2-8N used to state OVER 4 ft wide or 10 sq. ft.  That pretty much
eliminated 2x4 light fixtures.  


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
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http://www.ch2m.com 


-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
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Jr
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 3:25 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: 2'x4' Light Obstruction

Thanks guys, just making sure!


George Medina Jr. 
Sr. Fire Sprinkler Designer 



-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Tysinger <[email protected]>
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Mon, Mar 29, 2010 12:24 pm
Subject: RE: 2'x4' Light Obstruction


I have always looked at the width as being the shortest side. Take for
instance  2' wide duct that is 15' long. Is it really 15' wide and 2' long? 
Thanks,
ric Tysinger CET
ICET III - 108988
esigner
ayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc.
370 Motorsport Drive
oncord, NC 28027
: (704)782-3032 x1751
: (704)795-6838
: (239)633-9703


----Original Message-----
rom: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] 
n Behalf Of George Medina Jr
ent: Monday, March 29, 2010 3:13 PM
o: [email protected]
ubject: 2'x4' Light Obstruction
I have a situation where I have an open ceiling tiled hallway and there are
2' x 
' light fixtures. According to NFPA-13 (2007) Sec. 8.6.5.3.3 it seems I need

overage under a 4' wide fixed obstruction. My sprinklers are 5' above the 
ights. Do they need to have ceiling tiles in place around it or is there a 
olution I am missing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

eorge Medina Jr. 
23-236-1640
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