Couldn't treat em as 13d irc townhouses? Sent from my iPhone
On May 29, 2013, at 11:06 AM, "Todd - Work" <t...@fpdc.com> wrote: > This is an older single story 3 family side-by-side structure. The 13R system > is being retrofitted. I believe (am confirming) that they have local hard > wired smoke detectors only. Located in MA. > > Todd G Williams, PE > Fire Protection Design/Consulting > Stonington, CT > www.fpdc.com > > On May 29, 2013, at 9:19 AM, "Johnson, Duane (NIH/OD/ORS) [C]" > <johnson...@mail.nih.gov> wrote: > >> NFPA 101:30.3.4.2.3 In buildings protected throughout by an approved, >> supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 30.3.5, required >> fire alarm systems shall be initiated upon operation of the automatic >> sprinkler system. >> >> Someone will need to go through Section 30.3.4.3 for notification >> requirements as they very based on the number of dwelling units, building >> height, etc. >> >> Ask for the code reference for the deficiency that is being noted. >> >> Here is the audibility requirement for sleeping areas: >> >> NFPA 72: 18.4.5 Sleeping Area Requirements. >> 18.4.5.1 Where audible appliances are installed to provide signals for >> sleeping areas, they shall have a sound level of at least 15 dB above the >> average ambient sound level or 5 dB above the maximum sound level having a >> duration of at least 60 seconds or a sound level of at least 75 dBA, >> whichever is greater, measured at the pillow level in the area required to >> be served by the system using the A-weighted scale (dBA). >> >> >> >> >> Duane Johnson, PE >> Program Manager >> Division of the Fire Marshal (Contractor) >> Office of Research Services >> National Institutes of Health >> 301-496-0487 >> >> "Protecting Science - One Sprinkler at a Time" >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Greg McGahan [mailto:g...@livingwaterfp.com] >> Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 8:31 AM >> To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org >> Subject: Re: 13R local alarm >> >> mount it in the closet >> >> >> On Wed, May 29, 2013 at 7:03 AM, Todd - Work <t...@fpdc.com> wrote: >> >>> I was thinking that a 6" bell inside an apartment might be a little >>> overkill as well as obtrusive. >>> >>> Todd G Williams, PE >>> Fire Protection Design/Consulting >>> Stonington, CT >>> www.fpdc.com >>> >>> On May 29, 2013, at 7:24 AM, Greg McGahan <g...@livingwaterfp.com> wrote: >>> >>>> I am not sure what you are referring to exactly, but we often use a >>>> flow switch wored to a 6" electric bell. >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 10:24 PM, Todd - Work <t...@fpdc.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I have an FM that wants local alarms for a 13R system within each >>>>> unit >>> (3 >>>>> family house). Any suggestions on a small wall mounted unit? >>>>> >>>>> Todd G Williams, PE >>>>> Fire Protection Design/Consulting >>>>> Stonington, CT >>>>> www.fpdc.com >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Sprinklerforum mailing list >>>>> Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org >>>>> >>>>> >>> http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkl >>> er.org >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Greg McGahan >>>> Living Water Fire Protection, LLC <http://www.livingwaterfp.com> >>>> 1160 McKenzie Road >>>> Cantonment, FL 32533 >>>> 850-937-1850 >>>> fax 850-937-1852 >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Sprinklerforum mailing list >>>> Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org >>>> >>> http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkl >>> er.org _______________________________________________ >>> Sprinklerforum mailing list >>> Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org >>> >>> http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkl >>> er.org >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Greg McGahan >> Living Water Fire Protection, LLC <http://www.livingwaterfp.com> >> 1160 McKenzie Road >> Cantonment, FL 32533 >> 850-937-1850 >> fax 850-937-1852 >> _______________________________________________ >> Sprinklerforum mailing list >> Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org >> http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org >> _______________________________________________ >> Sprinklerforum mailing list >> Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org >> http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org > _______________________________________________ > Sprinklerforum mailing list > Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org > http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
