If the EC sprinkler used is listed as QR in its current application, then the 
new area of work has to use QR unless the area of work is located in a separate 
compartment.   Check the definition of compartment to see if the soffit you 
mention can work for you.

Regards,

Sean W Conlin
Demand Sprinkler Design Inc.
37 Summerfield Crescent
Brampton, ON L6X 4K4
P: 905 216-0922


On Sep 26, 2022, at 12:42 PM, Fpdcdesign <[email protected]> wrote:


I am working on to an addition to an existing system that has Tyco EC-11 
pendent sprinklers. According to the data sheet, these sprinklers may be QR in 
some circumstances and SR in others. The addition I am working on will be using 
standard coverage sprinklers. The space is open to the area with the EC-11 
sprinklers but separated by a deep soffit. The design of the EC-11 is such that 
they are considered standard response by the listing. The obvious question is 
QR or SR for the new sprinklers? I am assuming QR because that is closer to the 
response time of the EC-11s despite the SR listing, but I am being questioned 
on this. Thoughts?

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)

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