A SSP has a maximum distance of 12" below the ceiling, which you are within. Even if you wanted to add a level of protection above, the short space would not allow for a full development of the spray pattern.
Taylor Schumacher From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Jerry Van Kolken Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 3:19 PM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: Floating Ceilings I'm still trying to wrap my head around this. For the most part I don't this the area above the floating ceilings can be classified as a concealed space from the rules in 13 (2016). All the ceiling are less than 12" below a concrete deck, but I don't know why that would exclude sprinkler above the ceiling. Jerry Van Kolken Millennium Fire Protection (760) 722-2722 From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Taylor Schumacher Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2017 9:04 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org<mailto:sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> Subject: RE: Floating Ceilings Buzz through 8.15, especially 8.15.22, for the other areas. But, if your sprinkler is within the allowable distance to the ceiling, I can't think of a reason why you would need protection above. Taylor Schumacher, CET Security Fire Sprinkler<http://www.j-berd.com/> P.O. BOX 7308 | St. Cloud, MN 56302-7308 3308 Southway Drive | St. Cloud, MN 56301 Office: 320.656.0847 | tay...@sfsprinkler.com<mailto:tay...@sfsprinkler.com> From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Jerry Van Kolken Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2017 10:49 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org<mailto:sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> Subject: RE: Floating Ceilings In most case yes. Jerry Van Kolken Millennium Fire Protection (760) 722-2722 From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Taylor Schumacher Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2017 4:30 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org<mailto:sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> Subject: RE: Floating Ceilings Can the pendent be less than 12" from the main ceiling? Taylor Schumacher, CET Security Fire Sprinkler<http://www.j-berd.com/> P.O. BOX 7308 | St. Cloud, MN 56302-7308 3308 Southway Drive | St. Cloud, MN 56301 Office: 320.656.0847 | tay...@sfsprinkler.com<mailto:tay...@sfsprinkler.com> From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Jerry Van Kolken Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 6:03 PM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org<mailto:sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> Subject: Floating Ceilings I have some floating ceilings that will possible have a space greater than 6" from the framing to the deck above. On 2 sides they are roughly 6" from a soffit and ranged from 18" to 48" from the far wall. It seems very impractical to install sprinkler above these ceiling, but I'm not sure what exclusions would allow me to not have to install the sprinkler above this ceiling arrangement. The ceilings are of limited combustibility under a concrete deck. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Jerry Van Kolken Millennium Fire Protection Corp. 2950 San Luis Rey Rd. Oceanside, CA 92058 (760) 722-2722 FX 722-2730
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