O.K. then probably a workable solution would be similar to what George 
suggested.Design the internal module roof as a removable panel system to allow 
for access to the high roof system with a boom lift.You will also need access 
to any heating system for this very large blind space since it is going to be a 
wet system.Just a suggestion.

Lamar Vaughn,SET

 
---- [email protected] wrote: 
> That would be the easy solution however the Underwriter has already stated 
> that overhead protection will still be required.
> 
> 
> Craig Prahl
> CH2MHILL/SPB
> 864-599-4102
> ________________________________________
> From: [email protected] 
> [[email protected]] On Behalf Of 
> [email protected] [[email protected]]
> Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 3:35 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: RE: accessing sprinkler system
> 
> If you are installing protection in the internal module and it covers the 
> entire floor space of the existing building (assuming this is all 
> noncombustible construction ) then you could disable the existing system at 
> the main roof.It is no longer needed.
> 
> Lamar Vaughn,SET
> 
> 
> ---- Matt Grise <[email protected]> wrote:
> > Is the internal module capable of supporting all of the foam if it were to 
> > discharge?
> >
> > Matt Grisé PE*, LEED AP
> > Sales Engineer
> > Alliance Fire Protection
> > *Licensed in KS & MO
> >
> > 913.888.0647 ph
> > 913.888.0618 f
> > 913.927.0222 cell
> > www. AFPsprink.com
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [email protected] 
> > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of 
> > [email protected]
> > Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 11:09 AM
> > To: [email protected]
> > Subject: accessing sprinkler system
> >
> > We have a IIB building, low point of roof at 51ft, high point of roof at 
> > 65ft.  Bldg is 154ft x 164ft.
> >
> > Currently the bldg. has a NFPA 16 foam-water sprinkler system.
> >
> > Owner is going to be inserting a pre-engineered module within the space 
> > that is approx. 30 ft high.  It will take up the entire floor space.
> >
> > Not going to get into al the design details because that is not the issue.
> >
> > Issue is this,  owner's Insurance is requiring the module to have internal 
> > sprinklers, AND is also requiring sprinklers to remain at the roof of the 
> > structure as they are now.  Problem is access to the roof sprinklers,  if 
> > you had to perform service on the overhead system how would you approach 
> > this issue?
> >
> > Even if we assume that the roof of the module was walkable the difference 
> > from the surface to the sprinklers overhead could be from 20 ft up to 64ft. 
> > No way to put a lift on top of the module.
> >
> > I'm looking for some ideas on how you would perform a repair to a leaking 
> > head for instance or a broken pipe if you got this call.
> >
> >
> >
> > Craig L. Prahl, CET
> > Fire Protection Specialist
> > Mechanical Department
> > CH2MHILL
> > Lockwood Greene
> > 1500 International Drive
> > Spartanburg, SC  29304-0491
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> > Fax - 864.599.8439
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