Quick response sprinklers / type of pipe code quicky

[ContractorDave]

I have a review from an AHJ where the following is a comment:

Steel pipe shall be used with quick response sprinklers. I did a quick search thru NFPA codes on-line (not the best search engine) and didn't find anything.

Anyone?

Regards
Dave

 

[TravisMack]

If you look at the Blazemaster data sheets, you will see all over the place where it mentions using QR sprinklers with Blazemaster pipe.

Is he referring to a local amendment or something?

Travis Mack
MFP Design, LLC

 

[ContractorDave]

No. We are removing some exposed CPVC and replacing it with copper actually. CPVC has become somewhat taboo up here unfortunately. I personally think it's great stuff and usually the fault with a given installation lies with the installer, not the product. I thought I'd give the forum a nudge and see what was known before I asked the AHJ what he was talking about.

Thx Travis

 

[cdafd]

maybe they have never seen a copper system???


would ask for code or standard section make it easy

than please give us the reply

 

[ContractorDave]

Actually cd, have you ever heard of "shotgun litigation"? This is a phrase I have heard used when something goes awry and the lawyers just come in and sue everyone for everything and see what's left standing at the end of the day. I see something similar from time to time when someone has pissed off the AHJ and all of a sudden a review that might have had 5 or 6 comments on it is now 6 pages long. I'm not passing judgment on the issue other than it seems to me that a penalty in the first period should be the same as a penalty in overtime (for you hockey buffs out there). But sometimes one would just be better off staying out of the referees way for the time being.

Regards
Dave