Gee thanks........ 

Regards,
Brian Harris
FDFP INC.

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Cliff
Whitfield
Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 3:27 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: ESFR Heads

Brian,

That's one of the things you have to take into consideration.  You can often
times pay for larger pipe easier than paying for K25's.  You just have to
run the numbers both ways to make the right decision.  There are usually
several things to factor into the process.  Pipe, fittings, hangers, LABOR,
etc.

Have fun!

Cliff
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Brian Harris
Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 2:21 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: ESFR Heads

The ceiling height is right at 32', I'm hoping to be able to use the k...@20
since it will keep the pipe sizes down. However the K25 are about 3 times as
much as the K16.8.... 


Regards,
Brian Harris
FDFP INC.

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of
[email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 3:15 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: ESFR Heads

Is the ceiling height 32 or 35ft?

It is odd that 32' is the only height that only offers two choices where all
the others offer four choices. 

But both the Handbook and FMDS 2-2 have some comments related to the
selection of sprinklers.  

If you did not have 40-60psi to use for the system and a k...@20 psi for
instance lists its use as applicable to your conditions I can't see any
reason why you could not use a K-25 ESFR sprinkler.  

But understand that a plan reviewer may not accept your alternative since
it's not listed on the chart.  

Per the NFPA 13 Handbook:
"The criteria in Table 16.2.3.1 have been expanded to permit broader
applications of ESFR sprinkler technology based on large-scale test results
reviewed by the Technical Committee on Sprinkler System Discharge Criteria."

FMDS 2-2
The K14.0 (K200) pendent, being the original suppression mode sprinkler, has
the widest array of applications.
Do not assume that other suppression mode sprinklers can be used for
applications where the K14.0 (K200) pendent sprinkler is permitted.

Craig L. Prahl, CET   
Fire Protection Specialist
Mechanical Department
CH2MHILL
Lockwood Greene
1500 International Drive
Spartanburg, SCĀ  29304-0491
Direct - 864.599.4102
Fax - 864.599.8439
[email protected]
http://www.ch2m.com 


-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Brian Harris
Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 9:20 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: ESFR Heads

Quick question about ESFR heads,
In my particular situation I'm using table 16.2.3.1 (pg.150) Storage height
is 25ft, ceiling height is 32ft. Per the table I'm given the choice of
either 14.0k or 16.8k, am I limited to these two options or can I use any
"K" as long as the data sheets support it?
 
Also,
If it helps the calc's can you go up a level to the 35ft ceiling row and use
those heads?
 
Thanks!
 
 

Brian Harris

 

 


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