Some of the fabric duct is designed not to collapse.  I’m assuming this has 
been verified as not being that type?


Craig L. Prahl
Fire Protection Group Lead/SME
CH2M
200 Verdae Blvd.
Greenville, SC  29607
Direct - 864.920.7540
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CH2MHILL Extension  77540
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From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:[email protected]] On 
Behalf Of Dewayne Martinez
Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2017 5:06 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Fabric Ductwork - ESFR obstruction? [EXTERNAL]

NFPA 13, 07ed

ESFR System
What are the obstructions rules concerning a fabric supply duct installed below 
an ESFR system.
The RTU will shut down and collapse the duct under any of the following 
conditions – Flow switch activation, heat detector and pull stations.
I don’t think it should be considered an obstruction but we have a AHJ that is 
concerned that there could be up to a 60sec delay if the collapse is triggered 
by the flow switch and is requiring sprinklers below unless we can show 
otherwise.
Thanks,
Dewayne



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