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  1. JMUMD

    sprinkler pipe clearance?

    What is the clearance requirement between sprinkler pipe and truss members? I couldn't find anything in NFPA 13 I have a situation where the contractors installed them so that they are actually resting on diagonal truss members. Is it better to have the pipe resting on the truss rather than to...
  2. JMUMD

    sprinkler pipe clearance?

    They are standard sprinklers, I'll have to check the width of the truss members, but they look about 1-2" I didn't know there was NFPA forum, I'll post there, thanks
  3. JMUMD

    sprinkler pipe clearance?

    Hello all What is the requirement for sprinkler pipe clearance from truss members? I couldn't find anything in NFPA 13. And is it better if it is actually resting on the members rather than being less than 2" inches away since it can bang against it during seismic event?

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