Agreed, I'm the sub of a sub so I can't officially send an RFI to the prime contractor.
Although I'm curious, is there any difference between the two expansion joints? As far as fire protection? I'm going to have a meeting with the people I'm working for tomorrow and just lay it out what I've found. So it's up to them to find out. But if they don't, I have to sign off on it at the end, or not. Sent from my iPhone Aaron M. Peck, SET Fire Protection Skype +1(202)407-9079 Cambodia +855(0)78700407 > On Oct 22, 2014, at 2:27 PM, Forest Wilson <[email protected]> wrote: > > If in any doubt, I always send an RFI. > You have nothing to lose by asking for formal information/ instruction. > > >> On 10/22/2014 1:24 AM, Aaron Peck wrote: >> I seem to remember there's no difference. Except on this project I have an >> irregular expansion line and the USACoE plans only indicate expansion joints >> on the mains, allowing branch lines to cross it without a problem. >> >> This project doesn't require seismic bracing. So any thoughts if I should >> bring it up about the branch lines crossing it? They are 2" in size to 1". >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> Aaron M. Peck, SET Fire Protection >> Skype +1(202)407-9079 >> Cambodia +855(0)78700407 >> >>> On Oct 18, 2014, at 8:56 PM, Bob <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Jerry, >>> Looking at the 2010 ed. 6.6.6 (yikes), crawl spaces are specifically omitted >>> from requiring sprinklers. Also, a "test" is provided to determine if >>> sprinklers are required or not, "other concealed spaces that are not used or >>> intended for living purposes or storage and do not contain fuel-fired >>> equipment". >>> Your situation meets the crawl space omission so there should be no reason >>> to sprinkle it. I'm working instead of hunting, my weekend is shot! Hope >>> you have a good weekend. >>> >>> Thank You, >>> >>> Bob Knight, CET III >>> 208-318-3057 >>> www.Firebyknight.com >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:[email protected]] >>> On Behalf Of MFPC >>> Sent: Friday, October 17, 2014 7:46 PM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: Sprinklers underneath a struture >>> >>> I'm working on a 13r bungalow type building that is built on a hillside. >>> Would the exposed crawlspace under the build need to be sprinklered. Or >>> could that be considered balcony type situation? >>> >>> Jerry Van Kolken >>> MFPC (760) 722-2722 >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >> _______________________________________________ >> Sprinklerforum mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org > > > -- > Forest Wilson > Project Manager > 193 California St > Xenia OH 45385 > Ph: 937-736-0425 > > ///WHO IS JOHN GALT?/// > > ******This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and > intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are > addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system > manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only > for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not > disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender > immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete > this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are > notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in > reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.*** > > _______________________________________________ > 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
