first of all Happy New Year,
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yes the code that I have used is current and NFPA 231 was combined into the new NFPA 13 as LCREP mentioned.
0.6 & 0.9 gpm/sq.ft are both used for high temperature applications. and clearly is mentioned " 0.6 AND 0.9" and references to the note under the...
Sorry for delay, I was away. Thanks for all your responses. I think our client was looking for a way to save money if it is not addressed in the code. You are right the entire building has to be sprinklered.
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Hi,
Anyone knows if sprinkler system is required by code for the shipping receiving areas of warehouses? Project is warehous with a L-shape Shipping area which is basically most of it is closed but entrance.
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Does anyone know that what the hazard classification is a warehouse that numbers of people work to sort the second hand cloths and pack them in plastic bags and stack in about 16 feet hight? Warehouse is about 42000 sq.ft.
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The building is not fully sprinklered and it is not required to be, by code.
Perhaps, if I connect the 6 sprinkler heads to the main incoming water with an alarm flow switch, then my pump will just serve the standpipe (fire hose cabinets) and I can keep my pump for 100 gpm (for the standpipe...
I have been assigned a class II standpipe design for an existing 3 story residential building which will have an additional 4th story. The existing 3 story building has a 2" riser and a 1 ½" Fire hose on each floor. The boiler room and garbage room in the basement are sprinklered (6 sprinkler...
I am assigned a class ii standpipe design for an existing 3 story residential building which 4th story is being added. Existing 3 story building has a 2” riser ( one 1 ½” Fire hose on each floor). Boiler room and garbage room in the basement is sprinklered (6 sprinkler heads total). system is...
