That just about nails it. Thank you, I have been searching for a while. So, they probably need to run it past their local fire marshall/regulating body, but it seems as though per the wording of NFPA 72 it is acceptable.
Thank you for your quick response!
I do believe that NFPA does say distinct, but that also raises debate as to what 'distinct' means. Is a separate tone or code from the same system distinct...etc...
I have also seen the term, clear and identifiable, but that also allows the same debate to ensue. Thank you for your response...
I am currently doing a review of codes to see if there is any code that would prohibit using the fire alarm horns (With a separate code) to use for Ammonia leak detection alarms. So far what I have seen from ASHRAE/IMC/IFC/NFPA, there is nothing that requires the fire system to have its own...
Well that is pretty close to the actual numbers. However, procedurally they are only allowed 2 people in this space at any given time. So if you take 2 people in 573 sqft. So personnel should only be ~246 sqft/person. I keep getting 909 as my final number, which may just be what it is...
This room also has a much higher air change rate as it is a grade 'A' filling room with wall to wall laminar flow coverage. Design requires 120 ft/min across the entire area of the ceiling.
Thanks guys,
There is only a very small heat load from equipment in the room, and the outside air is set at 20% right now. I will do the calcs over again just to make sure I am not missing anything.
Hi all,
I have been reading around on this forum for many years, and finally have a question to ask for myself. Really I am just looking for a guideline to make sure I am in the correct ballpark with my numbers.
I am designing a new air handling unit for a Pharma facility, and have gotten to...
