I tried. The response is that we are required to use the table, and
that governs everything. However, the contractor does not want ordinary
temp sprinklers in this area. So, I am having to track down some
interpretations and such that prove the point.
Gotta love the games we have to play.
I will say that this reviewer is normally very good and quite nice to
work with. Something must have recently happened to cause him to flag
this as an issue.
Travis Mack, SET
MFP Design, LLC
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Gilbert, AZ 85298
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On 11/12/2015 11:07 AM, Ed Kramer wrote:
So ask him where in the table (or the text) it say if you're more than the
minimum distance away for the ordinary temp sprink that you must use an
ordinary temp sprink? He's really reaching.
Ed Kramer
Lawrence, KS
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Subject: Re: Intermediate temperature sprinklers
For example, the plan reviewer is stating that if the sprinkler is >6"
from a furnace or water heater, it MUST be ordinary temp rated.
I understand the standard to state that you can use intermediate or ordinary
throughout. Table 8.3.2.5(c) just states that if I am within certain
distances to a heat source, I MUST use the intermediate temp sprinkler.
The plan reviewer is reading that if I am more than the minimum distance
away, I MUST use ordinary. He is stating that Table 8.3.2.5(c) over-rides
8.3.2.1.
So, who is correct? That is the question that I need to be able to resolve
with the plan reviewer.
Travis Mack, SET
MFP Design, LLC
2508 E Lodgepole Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85298
480-505-9271
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On 11/12/2015 10:29 AM, Ed Kramer wrote:
Table 8.3.2.5(c) gives the minimum distance from various heat sources
for both ordinary and intermediate temp sprinks. I don't see anything
in that table that dictates which sprink temp must be used. Are we
missing something?
Ed Kramer
Lawrence, KS
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Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2015 9:53 AM
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Subject: Intermediate temperature sprinklers
We are designing an apartment complex per NFPA 13 requirements. Is it
permissible to install intermediate temperature sprinklers throughout
all spaces (except those that would specifically require a high temp
sprinkler due to other sections)?
The specific question arises because we have ordinary temperature
sprinklers throughout most areas, and intermediate temp sprinklers in
mechanical closets and laundry rooms in the dwelling units. The AHJ
states that since the areas (mech closets and laundry areas in the
dwelling units) are conditioned spaces, that we must use ordinary
temperature rated sprinklers.
He states that Table 8.3.2.5(c) over-rides the flexibility provided by
8.3.2.1 which allows ordinary or intermediate temp sprinklers
throughout buildings.
This has been common practice to install the intermediate temp
sprinklers in these areas. This is the first time that this plan
reviewer has ever brought this up. Some contractors in this area are
moving toward intermediate temp sprinklers throughout in residential
areas for various reasons.
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