Unlike NFPA 13, NFPA 14 has the height requirement in the body and not the appendix. From NFPA 14, 2007 edition:
6.4.6 Fire department connections shall be located not less than 18 in. (457 mm) nor more than 48 in. (1219 mm) above the level of the adjoining ground, sidewalk, or grade surface. Jack Fairchild -----Original Message----- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of JONATHAN GARCIA Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2015 11:07 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: help Thank you very much -----Original Message----- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jack Carlson Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2015 8:51 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: help NFPA 13 (2010 and 2013 Edition) A.8.17.2 The fire department connection should be located not less than 18 in. (457 mm) and not more than 4 ft (1.2 m) above the level of the adjacent grade or access level. Jack W. Carlson, SET Triple "A" Fire Protection Office - 251.649.2034 Fax - 251.649.2037 Cell - 706.247.5050 -----Original Message----- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of JONATHAN GARCIA Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2015 10:43 AM To: [email protected] Subject: help To whom it may concern I am asking for the location in the code book NFPA or if it is in the IFC that indicates the height minimum and maximum for a FDC. Thank you in advance Jonathan Garcia Fire Marshal/Investigator 1526 Stephanie Rd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Cell (505) 238-7097 Office (505) 891-5871 Fax (505) 892-3178 _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
