A couple of things to consider: - Section 8.4.5.2 – can’t use residential sprinks on a dry system unless specifically listed for dry systems.
- Section 8.3.4.1(2) – Unless the pipe is galvanized or otherwise corrosion resistant, minimum K-factor is 5.6. So you’ll need a residential sprink that is listed for dry systems and is K5.6 or greater. Ed Kramer From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dewayne Martinez Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2017 8:13 AM To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Subject: NFPA 13 dry system - residential sprinklers NFPA 13 (07ed) I have an existing 5th floor shell space that is installed as a light hazard dry system that has pipe in the shell space and in the attic. They are turning this floor into a dormitory (R-2). 1)Can I use listed residential heads on return bends and only pick up 4 heads per 11.3.1.1 or will I need to pick up 1950SF? What if there are incidental areas such as a laundry room, ect. in the same areas as the dorm rooms? 2)What would be the required trip time be per Table 7.2.3.6.1? 15sec for residential or 60sec for light hazard? Thanks, Dewayne Martinez Fire Protection Design Manager TOTAL Mechanical Building Integrity W234 N2830 Paul Rd. Pewaukee, WI 53072 [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Ph: 262-522-7110 Cell: 414-406-5208 http://www.total-mechanical.com/ TOTAL Mechanical voted “Top Workplace” for a 4th consecutive year.
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