fIRE SPRINKLER HEADS PER BRANCHLINE LIMIT

[John R Kupcha]

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I wish everyone giving professional guidance would at least take the time to verify there advice comments. This post is in reference to an old post that I come across regarding heads limits per branchline. Most of the responses referenced NFPA not having a limit. However, in NYC as per 1_RCNY_29-04 the limit is set at 8 heads on either side of the crossmain.

 

[LCREP]

John,

Knowing local AHJ requirements and what edition of NFPA is enforced should always been taken into consideration by the contractor including any insurance company requirements. Most of us who post here use NFPA as the base for our response and our experience but it is up to the poster to check with the AHJ. Also if you are making critical decisions based on Internet forums you have a much bigger problem...lol.

 

[stookeyfpe]

I downloaded the section and reviewed it. The sentence regarding the number of sprinklers on either side of the cross main stated should rather than shall. I didn't see it as being a limit but more as a recommendation. It's also a NY City regulation and building construction there is probably its own enigma.

 

[TravisMack]

I wish everyone giving professional guidance would at least take the time to verify there advice comments. This post is in reference to an old post that I come across regarding heads limits per branchline. Most of the responses referenced NFPA not having a limit. However, in NYC as per 1_RCNY_29-04 the limit is set at 8 heads on either side of the crossmain.

This is simply a free advice board. If you want completely verified and reference cited analysis, you should be hiring a professional to be your consultant. The old adage stands, "You get what you pay for."

There is a lot of very solid and helpful advice from many on this board. However, a design professional would be risking a lot to take things without confirming for yourself the information that is provided.

Travis Mack, SET, CWBSP, RME-G, CFPS
MFP Design, LLC

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