Also consider looking at the applicable fire code. If the ICC fire code, then this might be a high-piled combustible storage situation beginning at six feet (see high-piled storage definition in ICC Fire Code Chapter 2, and then Chapter 32). Pillows and mattress are in section 3203.6, further classified as a “high-hazard commodities” presenting special fire hazards beyond those of Class I, II, III or IV…
Andrew Steele From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Fpdcdesign via Sprinklerforum Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2020 9:44 AM To: Sprinklerforum Cc: Fpdcdesign; Matt Grise Subject: Re: mattress storage I am actually working on a foam mattress manufacturer right now. Expanded Group A plastic. You would have to check if they are exposed or in cardboard boxes. Some mattresses are compressed and put into boxes. I’m not sure how a compressed foam mattress would behave in a fire situation when the box burns away. Ceiling height plays a big role in design requirements. Todd G Williams, PE Fire Protection Design/Consulting Stonington, CT 860-535-2080<tel:860-535-2080> (ofc) 860-554-7054<tel:860-554-7054> (fax) 860-608-4559<tel:860-608-4559> (cell) On Jun 4, 2020 at 9:33 AM, <Matt Grise via Sprinklerforum<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Group A (not 1) Matt From: Sprinklerforum <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Matt Grise via Sprinklerforum Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2020 8:32 AM To: [email protected] Cc: Matt Grise <[email protected]> Subject: RE: mattress storage Usually exposed, expanded group 1 plastic. NFPA 13 and FM have some protection criteria. Matt From: Sprinklerforum <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> On Behalf Of Trillium Fire Sprinkler Design Inc. via Sprinklerforum Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2020 8:00 AM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Cc: Trillium Fire Sprinkler Design Inc. <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Subject: mattress storage I need opinions on mattress storage warehouse in furniture store. I have a furniture store with a 8000sqft storage area with mattresses stacked on the floor to a maximum height of 12 feet. Mostly foam mattresses. Any idea where I would start to look for the design criteria? Any guidance would be appreciated. Troy _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
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