Section 8.6.4.1.2(5) allows the sprinkler deflector to be above the bottom of the tees providing the deflectors comply with Table 8.6.5.1.2. That still may not get you 7'-0" clear, but it's closer.
Ed Kramer Lawrence, KS > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jay > White > Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 8:04 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Sprinkler Design Of Parking Garage > > The IBC Code says you have to have 70 clearance in a parking garage. > We are having elevation clearance problems with our sprinkler pipe. Does > anyone know of a exception to the code that allows you to be below 7- > 0? Concrete tee construction. Bottom of the tee is 7-3 ¼. Deflector > has to maintain a 1 mninimum from bottom of tee. Dry system installed. > Any help would be appreciated. > > > > Jay White > > Dynamic Fire Protection > > 9771 Highway 25 South > > Starkville, MS 39759 > > PH: 662-312-2426 > > FAX: 662-324-1545 > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Sprinklerforum mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum- > firesprinkler.org _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
