In 8.3.2.5(a) a minimum distance of 2'-6" away from diffusers is listed to allow Ordinary Temp Sprinklers.
8.3.2.5 (9) negates this requirement if the discharge air is less than 100F. The handbook explains the requirement for the 2'-6" minimum distance and is being interpreted by one individual as if the intent in the explanation is that in the event of a malfunction the air could run "hot" (similar to a car running hot) and therefore the 2'-6" requirement still applies... I believe the intent is that if the HVAC normally runs "hot" meaning in excess of 100F the 2'-6" distance must be maintained in order to use Ordinary Temp heads... 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 [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
