See figure A*.6.5.1.2 from NFPA 13, 2016
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From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:[email protected]] On
Behalf Of Gregory Lindholm
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 8:32 AM
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Subject: 38" wide soffit along wall
I thought I knew the answer to this one, but now having second thoughts
21'-6" to roof deck, Light Hazard, 38" wide soffit along a wall @ 8'-2" above
the floor.
Do we need sprinklers under the soffit?
1st thought was no, because it is less than 48" wide, but then looking @ NFPA
#13 - 2016, 8.6.5.1 and 8.6.5.2, it looks like we "will need" heads under the
soffit.
It is not like something 38" wide sitting out in the middle of a room where a
pattern could develop around the obstruction from different areas. The edge of
this soffit goes to the roof deck, so no pattern can develop around it.
Thoughts?
Greg Lindholm
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