Playing the devil's advocate here, one could argue that the presence of an electrically energized air handler negates the part stating "minimal combustible loading", that this is actually a mechanical closet not just a "concealed space".
Craig Prahl | Jacobs | Group Lead/SME - Fire Protection | 864.676.5252 | [email protected] | www.jacobs.com 1041 East Butler Road Greenville, South Carolina 29606 -----Original Message----- From: Sprinklerforum <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Mike Hairfield via Sprinklerforum Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2020 1:59 PM To: [email protected] Cc: Mike Hairfield <[email protected]> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Non-Combustible Concealed Space Here is my situation: Hotel Rooms that have a 3'-6" x 2'-6" Non-Combustible Concealed space that has a heat pump unit inside this space. There is not a door into this space only a discharge grill that can be removed by the maintenance staff to get access to service these units. The local AHJ says that I have to install a sprinkler head to protect this space. The way I interpret NFPA-13 2013 paragraph 8.15.1.2 and 8.15.1.2.2 it does not require a sprinkler head in this space. HELP Thanks, Mike _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org__;!!B5cixuoO7ltTeg!Vt4rog4BsnH-n57PAPI6zTBxxXnnD4AnQTGFUO0tjw2oFZmauhMmuDeFlR_RtVoASg$ ________________________________ NOTICE - This communication may contain confidential and privileged information that is for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any viewing, copying or distribution of, or reliance on this message by unintended recipients is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer. _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
