Vince,
My understanding of the definitions is this:
Perpendicular is the measurement from gable end to gable end of a roof
structure.
Parallel is the Measurement from the peak to the eve of the roof or down the
slope.
Regards,
G. Tim Stone
G. Tim Stone Consulting, LLC
NICET Level III Engineering Technician
Fire Protection Sprinkler Design
and Consulting Services
117 Old Stage Rd. - Essex Jct., VT. 05452
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> [email protected]] On Behalf Of Vince Sabolik
> Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 3:11 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: SLOPAGE STUFF
>
> Need some help w/ dry sprinkler spacing before I hang myself along with
> the pipe!
>
> Referring to Table 8.6.2.2.1 (a) - (spacing along slopes),
>
> I have this condition:
>
> Wood trusses, 36 in or less, pitching 6"/ft
>
> The "bay" is 31-0 actual, resulting in a line spacing of 10-4, or 11-
> 6½ on that slope.
>
> My question:
>
> Does that slope dimension of 11-6½ - apply to the perpendicular
> dimension of 10 ft in that table?
>
> If not, can someone make sense of this?
>
>
> Vince Sabolik, West Tech Fire Protection, Inc.
> 11351 Pearl Road / Strongsville, Ohio
> 44136 440 238-4800 Fax 440 238-4876
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