Brian I'll email you about getting those details. Not that I plan to but I was 
insinuating that to a HVAC guy on a project. Mostly to be funny because we 
couldn't all fit in the space. And he's already having to do "unconventional" 
(i.e. using silicon as a sealer) things to his system at the request of the 
AHJ. This just added to it.

But I definitely see a concern of condensation and a sleeve being a must.

Aaron M. Peck
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On Jun 13, 2013, at 12:27 AM, Brian Harris <[email protected]> wrote:

> I have a pdf file showing details of the "approved" way to do this I got from 
> SMACNA a few years back, I've never actually done it but If you'd like a copy 
> just email me off forum at "[email protected]"
> 
> Brian Harris, CET
> BVS Systems Inc.
> bvssytemsinc.com
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected] 
> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Richard 
> Lindner
> Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 1:22 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: routing sprinkler pipe through a duct
> 
> There is a fitting for ductwork to deal with the issue when pipes pass 
> through the ductwork.  Looks like a teardrop constructed of sheetmetal and is 
> provided to stop issues such as the whistling.  Also, sealing the ductwork 
> openings is a necessity.
> 
> 
> On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 1:12 PM, Tom Wellen <[email protected]>wrote:
> 
>> I hear of one instance where this was done where after the
>> installation, a whistle developed from the moving air.
>> 
>> Tom Wellen
>> 
>> 
>> On Jun 12, 2013, at 11:48 AM, <[email protected]> wrote:
>> 
>>> Yeah you read that right.
>>> 
>>> I had a query regarding running a 1" sprinkler drop through a duct
>>> to
>> provide sprinklers below.  The client is afraid that running the line
>> beside the duct will look ugly and doesn't want to do that.
>>> 
>>> The area does have a finished ceiling and the duct is exposed and
>> extends to about 2ft below the ceiling.  Essentially the duct is
>> similar to a soffit as far as obstruction rules are concerned.  The
>> duct is just over 48" in width.
>>> 
>>> I suggested just spacing the sprinklers beside the run of duct as if
>>> you
>> were dealing with a soffit but for some reason the idea of punching
>> through the duct is more attractive.
>>> 
>>> I couldn't find any prohibitive language in NFPA 13 that would
>>> prevent
>> this.
>>> 
>>> Anyone know of anything or any text that expressly prohibits this?
>>> 
>>> 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]
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