In a perfect world, my friend. I lost my perspective of reality for a minute there. Sorry.
Craig L. Prahl, CET Fire Protection CH2MHILL Lockwood Greene 1500 International Drive Spartanburg, SC 29304-0491 Direct - 864.599.4102 Fax - 864.599.8439 CH2MHILL Extension 74102 [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 9:31 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Seismic and ASCE 7 What "fire protection engineered drawings"? I wish I had a dollar for every time the "FP Consultants" on a project (when there is one) told me that we are responsible for meeting code and that we are the EOR. The projects with no consultant go much smoother for us because there is no confusion. If we ask about hose valves at the horizontal exits because none were shown on the standpipe schematic they furnished, they tell us they aren't the EOR and we are responsible for complying with code. Ron F -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 5:40 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Seismic and ASCE 7 A couple of years back we had a company come in and do their dog and pony show regarding seismic bracing for mechanical systems. They specialize in the hardware but also will do the engineering and provide a complete package to the contractor for installation. SDC A & B as has been stated in this discussion, do not require bracing on sprinkler systems. SDC C is when it begins and those requirements can be met by applying the prescribed methods within NFPA 13. When you get to SDC D then special engineering and special inspections come into play. Please don't talk about Seismic Zones as they were once shown in NFPA 13, those zones are not relevant anymore and are not used to determine the need for seismic bracing. Lastly, the info regarding the need for EQ bracing should be on the fire protection engineered drawings. This should not be left up to the sprinkler contractor to determine. Craig L. Prahl, CET Fire Protection CH2MHILL Lockwood Greene 1500 International Drive Spartanburg, SC 29304-0491 Direct - 864.599.4102 Fax - 864.599.8439 CH2MHILL Extension 74102 [email protected] _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum
