I have talked to few of the AHJs and pretty much this subject remains unclear. I have tried doing it both ways, but I'm trying to get a solid answer to make my self clear on this issue.
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NFPA 13 11.2.3.2.3.3 “Where quick response sprinklers are used on a sloped ceiling or roof, the maximum ceiling or roof height shall be used for determining the percent reduction in design area.”
Its a light hazard occupancy building and has sloped ceilings, the maximum ceiling height is...
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Per NFPA 25 Table 13.1 Main Drain Tests are required Annually/ Quarterly.
We are trying to size the floor drain/sewer line to drain water from the Main Drain during the test.
The confusion is how much water flows from the 2" drain when its fully open. The city won't let the main drain...
If you are using .15 gpm/sq.ft.. you just need to calculate 2535 sq.ft. Hydraulic calculations must be performed for the floor space area and size the pipes in attic based on your floor space area calculation.( But confirm the hydraulic most demanding area i.e sprinklers in attic space or...
Thanks cdafd & pipesnpumps. The heads can be moved away from the shade to spray underneath it... but cant maintain the 7'-6" max. distance from the wall to the head. Design is based on standard pendent spray heads.
The light shelf need to be reduced to 16" max. depth to remain at the current...
Is there any NFPA 13 code section I can refer to avoid sprinkler heads underneath the sunshade? (Please see attached sketch)
A room, 11’-0” ceiling height, light hazard occupancy has aluminum sunshade in the window. The sunshade is 3’-10” below the ceiling and extends 2’-11” into the room from...
