Steve. Red herring indeed. Might as well suggest the possibility of Martians pissing in the system. Could happen. Unlikely but could. I was just passing on arguments I've heard from purveyors.
On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 2:45 PM, Steve Leyton <[email protected]> wrote: > That's a really cool report that I hadn't seen before, but addresses > systems comprised of non-potable water piping, such as (and especially) > black steel. It is possible to build a completely NSF-compliant > sprinkler system out of potable grade components, so why would a > backflow be required? And don't say stagnant water Ron - that's a > red herring and there is no code requirement in any published standard > that refers to good or standard practices in that regard. Every > plumbing system has dead ends - every fixture is on a dead end, for > cryin' out loud. > > SL > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Forest > Wilson > Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 2:36 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: 13D Backflow prevention > > Please refer to the following: > > http://www.waterresearchfoundation.org/research/topicsandprojects/execSu > m/158.aspx > > and > > http://books.google.com/books?id=X-f_x07RIgQC&pg=PR26&lpg=PR26&dq=wet+sp > rinkler+systems+and+water+contamination&source=bl&ots=S_8_-SeIho&sig=lTv > besgZN9ZbVT5nqrH3kGmc5kM&hl=en&ei=BM_RTPW8MZWSjAeCioW4DA&sa=X&oi=book_re > sult&ct=result&resnum=2&sqi=2&ved=0CBYQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=wet%20sprinkle > r%20systems%20and%20water%20contamination&f=false > > These are reports on the impact of wet sprinkler systems on water > quality. > Testing indicates that water from fire sprinkler systems is not potable. > > > > > > On 11/3/2010 5:01 PM, Gary Stites wrote: >> I am actually looking for your opinions as our water purveyors are > asking us >> for assistance and education... >> >> On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 1:51 PM, Gary Stites<[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> The water companies in our area are concerned about backflow > prevention on >>> 13D systems. With California adopting the IRC all the AHJ's are > scrambling >>> to put their spin on it! >>> >>> Anyway, what are the backflow concerns on a CPVC system that is not >>> intertwined with the plumbing system? There is talk of requiring RP > devices >>> etc. Is a check-valve not sufficient? >>> >>> Thank You >>> -- >>> Gary Stites >>> 661-213-9379 >>> >>> www.bakersfieldnbc.org/worshipteaminfo >>> www.wgt.com/clubs/the_lookouts/default.aspx >>> www.sprinklersoft.net >>> Pandora Station http://www.pandora.com/?sc=sh43464983213902734 >>> >>> >> > > > -- > Forest Wilson > Project Manager > Cherokee Fire Protection Co. > 1855 Bellbrook Ave Ste C > Xenia OH 45385 > > ph: 937-376-2333 > fx: 614-455-4324 > www.cherokee-fire.com > Visit our blog: www.cherokee-fire.blogspot.com > ******************************************* > This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and > intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are > addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the > system manager. This message contains confidential information and is > intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named > addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. > Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this > e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are > not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, > distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this > information is strictly prohibited. > ******************************************* > > _______________________________________________ > 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) > -- Ron Greenman Instructor Fire Protection Engineering Technology Bates Technical College 1101 So. Yakima Ave. Tacoma, WA 98405 [email protected] http://www.bates.ctc.edu/fireprotection/ 253.680.7346 253.576.9700 (cell) Member: AFSA, SFPE, ASCET, NFPA, NFSA, AFAA, ASEE, NIBS, WSAFM, WFC They are happy men whose natures sort with their vocations. -Francis Bacon, essayist, philosopher, and statesman (1561-1626) _______________________________________________ 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)
