Read the definition of "Approved". In a nutshell, if the AHJ is requiring one, then it's approved.
SML -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Todd Williams Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 9:08 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Standpipe FDC Inlets Steve, I'm going by what was issued by the CT State Fire Marshal. (could not attach it. Google "Storz fire UL" . It should be the first listing). I did not look in 14, but 13 does require the FDC to be "of an approved type" (6.8.5 in 2002 and 6.8.3 in 2010). Unless things have changed since this was written, there are no approved Storz connections for FDC use. I am not aware of any. Some municipalities have ignored this in some situations, but this is what the ruling at the state level is. At 11:51 AM 2/1/2012, you wrote: >Hold on there Todd. An FDC can be approved - see 6.8.1.1 and other >references in both 13 and 14. If the serving FD wants an FDC >configured a certain way because that's how they're equipped and >programmed for firefighting operations, then by all means give the >EXACTLY WHAT THEY WANT. It's their connection ... > >SML > > > > >-----Original Message----- >From: [email protected] >[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Todd >Williams >Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 8:45 AM >To: [email protected] >Subject: RE: Standpipe FDC Inlets > >At 11:28 AM 2/1/2012, you wrote: >>Now, what has the forum done when the AHJ requires a 5"X4" storz >>connection instead? We have only been putting one for standpipes >>1000gpm and under. >>Dewayne > > >I tell them that since they are not UL listed for fire service, they are >not legal in the State of Connecticut (per State Fire Marshal) > > > > >Todd G. Williams, PE >Fire Protection Design/Consulting >Stonington, CT >860.535.2080 >www.fpdc.com > >_______________________________________________ >Sprinklerforum mailing list >[email protected] >http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum >_______________________________________________ >Sprinklerforum mailing list >[email protected] >http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum Todd G. Williams, PE Fire Protection Design/Consulting Stonington, CT 860.535.2080 www.fpdc.com _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum
