NFPA-13 2007ed. Sec. 22.4.4.5.4 & 22.4.4.5.5 might help.

George Medina Jr. 





-----Original Message-----
From: Todd Williams <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Fri, Oct 8, 2010 11:15 am
Subject: RE: Full height walls in exposed room - segue


Since we are talking about this sort of thing, I will hijack this thread for 
something similar. 
 
I am about to start on a project that has a somewhat similar situation that I 
would appreciate some feedback on. This is an existing facility and the company 
manufactures medical devices. There is an existing sprinkler system at the 
ceiling level, approximately 25 ft off the floor. The majority of the space has 
ceilings at around 8 ft, some hard tile, some melt-away. The sprinkler system 
modifications (heads below ceilings, etc) were done in house and not correctly. 
My charge is to come up with a design that meets Code. All of the melt-away 
tiles are to be replaced and rated tiles to be installed in their place. 
Consequently, sprinklers will be needed below the ceilings. The problem is that 
one large area has a ceiling which partly covers the space and the rest is open 
to the roof. There is no wall between the low ceiling and the deck, so it is a 
wide open space. My question is on the hydraulics; am I going to have to 
include sprinklers both at the roof and below the ceiling 
 in my remote area? I think I am since it does somewhat mirror a cloud 
situation, but would appreciate some feed back. 
 
 
Todd G. Williams, PE 
Fire Protection Design/Consulting 
Stonington, CT 
860.535.2080 
www.fpdc.com 
 
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