It's a enclosure with an access panel. It's constructed with fire retardant lumber.
To me it's like a Nursing home constructed with fire retardant lumber and there are heat pump units above the ceilings, sprinklers aren't required above those ceilings ________________________________ From: Sprinklerforum <[email protected]> on behalf of Tom Noble via Sprinklerforum <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2020 2:30 PM To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Cc: Tom Noble <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Non-Combustible Concealed Space Is it really a closet, or just an enclosure with an access panel? > On Sep 10, 2020, at 1:28 PM, Prahl, Craig/GVL via Sprinklerforum > <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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] <mailto:[email protected]> | > www.jacobs.com<http://www.jacobs.com> <http://www.jacobs.com/> > 1041 East Butler Road Greenville, South Carolina 29606 > > -----Original Message----- > From: Sprinklerforum <[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> On Behalf Of Mike > Hairfield via Sprinklerforum > Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2020 1:59 PM > To: [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]> > Cc: Mike Hairfield <[email protected] <mailto:[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$ > > <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] > <mailto:[email protected]> > http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org > <http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org> Tom Noble CET, CFPS,CWBSP Technical Programs Specialist American Fire Sprinkler Association p: 214-349-5965 ext125 w: firesprinkler.org <http://firesprinkler.org/> <https://www.facebook.com/firesprinkler.org/> <https://twitter.com/afsa/status/1039528345367732224> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-fire-sprinkler-association-afsa-/> <https://www.instagram.com/firesprinklerorg/> AFSA Summer Sale! For a limited time only, AFSA is offering members up to 50% off its on-demand recorded webinars! Featuring the most sought-after thought leaders, AFSA On-Demand offers a superior learning experience with ability to earn CEU and CPD credits anytime, anywhere. Visit http://www.firesprinkler.org/ondemand <http://www.firesprinkler.org/ondemand> to learn more. _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
