Hi ChrisConley: This is a great question. here is a theory.
Quote from ChrisConley’s earlier post:
"if rack sprinklers are the required and only method of fire protection for this style of storage... why doesn't 'Home Depot' or any similar store use them?"
This is a hypothetical answer...
Here is a good contact for information on variable speed fire pumps and controllers.
Bill at
Harvey & Associates
harveyandassociates.com
P.O. Box 818
306 Hughes Street
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
Ph. 864-862-2379
Tollfree 800-235-6703
Fax 864-862-2060
CUSTOMER: What is the difference in the large...
Here is a good contact for information on variable speed fire pumps and controllers.
Harvey & Associates
harveyandassociates.com
P.O. Box 818
306 Hughes Street
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
Ph. 864-862-2379
Tollfree 800-235-6703
Fax 864-862-2060
CUSTOMER: What is the difference in the large and...
Hi Stookeyfpe, so what if I smoke crack. Oh, just for the record I'm not an engineer at all. I'm just a dumb old pipe fitter.
Now, Let ME help You. Read NFPA 13, Section 12.3.2.5.1., 2002 edition. If YOU can figure out that this section is the section of 13 that references "Special Design for...
My suggestion is to use ESFR protection. (12) K25s at 15psi (12) or 12 - K14 at 50psi. This way you are protection not just the wood storage commodity but also the Class IV and the potential for plastics that may be introduced at a later time.
By the way “rrewis” is that Russell.
Quote "Do not exclude the demand for hose stream"
Also see NFPA-13 2002 edition. 11.2.3.1.3: Inside and outside hose allowance is not required to be stored in a water storage tank that supplies a fire sprinkler system only. In this case the NFPA-14 stand pipe hose demand will need to be stored...