Actually NFPA 13 2002, requires the use of sprinklers specifically listed for CC spaces less than 36" deep. Section 8.14.1.6
Thanks, Eric Tysinger CET NICET III - 108988 Designer Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc. 4370 Motorsport Drive Concord, NC 28027 p: (704)782-3032 x1751 f: (704)795-6838 C: (239)633-9703 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 10:11 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: CC sprinklers You don't necessarily have to use "CC" sprinklers (Tyco nor Viking).These are required if you are attempting to use CPVC piping in this space , which it sounds like you are not.If OH1 then I would use Standard coverage/quick response sprinklers spaced @ 130 sq.ft. Lamar Vaughn , SET ---- "A.P.Silva" <[email protected]> wrote: > > NFPA has requirements for combustible concealed space sprinklers. > However, the TYCO CC sprinklers have their own restrictions on the > application. Such as, to be used for light hazard only. If used with > TJI's, the TJI space has to be filled with non-combustible insulation > etc. What happens if these restrictions don't apply. Use standard > heads? Or use CC heads regardless, as they are required by NFPA? > > What I have is a 24" to 36" deep crawlspace, the ceiling of which > comprises of TJI's which are exposed to the space below. The > insulation is on the floor and not in the TJI space. The building is a > school, but specd. To be designed for OH 1. Any comments? > > Also, any other manufacturer's for CC heads? > > Tony > > _______________________________________________ > 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) _______________________________________________ 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) _______________________________________________ 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)
