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  1. EricDesilets

    Identifying Reinforced vs unreinforced plastic pallet

    Hi! I'm facing a project where plastic pallets are used to carry products. NFPA 13 mentions that an unreinforced plastic pallet should be permanently marked with a symbol indicating it's not reinforced. I've been looking all around the web and can't seem to find the logo they're referring to...
  2. EricDesilets

    Low points in CPVC Blazemaster systems

    Hi, I know low points in fire sprinkler systems need to have a way to evacuate the water that is trapped. However, the only argument I found to justify this requirement is the corrosion that can be caused in that low point. So, I'm wondering if the same requirement should apply with CPVC...
  3. EricDesilets

    Sprinkler protection criteria for High Ceiling spaces with no storage

    Hi, I'm facing a project in a factory where there are two different ceiling heights in the same opened space. One part of the ceiling is at 21 feet while the other part is at 38 feet. The part with 38 feet ceiling is used for a test bench that validates safety harnesses. I believe there are...
  4. EricDesilets

    NFPA 13 8.8.5.3.2 - sprinkler under obstructions over 4ft wide

    Thanks for the reference UFT12! We don't have NFPA 13 2019 yet in the office but I'll definitely look to have it soon.
  5. EricDesilets

    NFPA 13 8.8.5.3.2 - sprinkler under obstructions over 4ft wide

    Hi ! I'm new to Eng-Tips and in the fire protection field as an engineer. I recently had a discussion with a colleague about NFPA 13 8.8.5.3.2 which tells us that sprinklers shall be installed under fixed obstructions over 4 ft wide. We were both arguing in order to determine if the 4 ft wide...

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