I am in the early stage of Sprinkler design for a new Research Cow Barn and
Milking Parlor.
It is a Wood Frame Structure with a 4:12 pitich roof. The barn and milking
parlor both have finished ceilings at [13'-6] above a concrete slabs.
The Barn and Milk Parlor are to be equipped with Ventilation equipment
consisting of 6- 30,000 CFM, 1 - 86,000 CFM directional flow circulation
fans mounted/suspended at the ceiling, 4 - 72" wall mounted exhaust fans at
one end of the barn.
Also there are 14 automatically actuated ceiling air inlets in the cow barn
and another 8 manually actuated inlets in the Milking parlor.
There is no indication on the Electrical or Mechanical Bid Documents that
the ventilation system is tied into the Fire Alarm Panel. I have submitted a
RFI to the General Contractor asking just this question.
My question to you is, In a warehouse the ventilation system is tied in to
the fire alarm for shutdown. Shouldn't this Research Cow Barn be treated the
same way?
Thank you in advance.
Regards,
G. Tim Stone
G. Tim Stone Consulting, LLC
NICET Level III Engineering Technician
Fire Protection Sprinkler Design
and Consulting Services
117 Old Stage Rd. - Essex Jct., VT. 05452
CELL: (802) 373-0638 TEL: (802) 434-2968 Fax: (802) 434-4343
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