Thank you Kevin, I'll send it to the AHJ
________________________________ From: Sprinklerforum <[email protected]> on behalf of Kevin Hall via Sprinklerforum <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2020 3:17 PM To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Cc: Kevin Hall <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Non-Combustible Concealed Space This issue was addressed during the current revision cycle of NFPA 13. For the 2022 edition the proposed new language states: *9.2.1.2.2* The space shall be considered a concealed space even with non-fueled fired equipment and access panels. * *A.9.2.1.2.2 Noncombustible and limited-combustible spaces with non-fuel-fired equipment and access panels should be considered a concealed space and should not require sprinkler protection. * With the following substantiation: *The Technical Committee agrees that there is confusion if a space that has non-fuel-fire equipment is considered a concealed space Text was changed to better clarify that this space is considered a “concealed” space and therefore falls within the requirements of Section 9.2.1.2. The existing annex from PI-493 (FR 1351) remains with small wording additions to add further clarification. * Please note that this is still pending committee ballot and any NITMAN/CAM that could alter the final language in the 2022 edition of NFPA 13, but it is the intent of the committee to not require sprinklers in these spaces. Kevin Hall, P.E., MSFPE *Coordinator, Engineering and Technical Services* *American Fire Sprinkler Association* p: 214-349-5971 w: 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 to learn more. On Thu, Sep 10, 2020 at 1:59 PM Mike Hairfield via Sprinklerforum < [email protected]> wrote: > 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] > > > http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org > > _______________________________________________ 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
