[Sprinklerforum] Re: Dock System / Stand pipe

2024-07-30 Thread John Irwin
Local requirement. John Irwin Florida Fire Sprinkler Division Solomon Plumbing From: Steve Leyton Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 4:30 PM To: Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers Subject: [Sprinklerforum] Re: Dock System / Stand pipe Why are the standpipe systems

[Sprinklerforum] Re: Dock System / Stand pipe

2024-07-30 Thread John Irwin
While the building is a midrise, the stand pipe systems are automatic. John Irwin via mobile device. Fire Sprinkler Division Solomon Plumbing 727-282-9243 Typed on tiny keys just for you. Please forgive spelling errors, typographical transgressions, and grammatical gaffs

[Sprinklerforum] Re: Dock System / Stand pipe

2024-07-30 Thread John Irwin
Ok understood. I mean that’s an argument for me doing what I want to do with the stand pipe system. John Irwin Florida Fire Sprinkler Division Solomon Plumbing From: Steve Leyton Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 4:16 PM To: Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers Subject

[Sprinklerforum] Re: Dock System / Stand pipe

2024-07-30 Thread John Irwin
Probably not doing that. =) Florida Building Code and Florida Fire Prevention Code are as far as I dig. John Irwin Florida Fire Sprinkler Division Solomon Plumbing From: Steve Leyton Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 4:08 PM To: Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers

[Sprinklerforum] Re: Dock System / Stand pipe

2024-07-30 Thread John Irwin
Todd, this was my initial thought as well. John Irwin Florida Fire Sprinkler Division Solomon Plumbing From: Fpdcdesign Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 4:01 PM To: Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers Subject: [Sprinklerforum] Re: Dock System / Stand pipe Far am I to

[Sprinklerforum] Dock System / Stand pipe

2024-07-30 Thread John Irwin
nd pipe system? Is there any reason in NFPA 13 or 14 that I can't extend my stand pipe system out horizontally? John Irwin Florida Fire Sprinkler Division Solomon Plumbing www.solomonplumbing.net Cell: 727-282-9243 Office: 248-486-1600 (Corporate) "The bitterness of poor quality remains

RE: Back Up Fire Pump

2021-09-14 Thread John Irwin via Sprinklerforum
This is the answer I was looking for. We will contact the city for their pumping ability. Thank you John Irwin Branch Manager - Florida West Coast Quick Response Fire Protection Cell: 727-282-9243 "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forg

Back Up Fire Pump

2021-09-14 Thread John Irwin via Sprinklerforum
) arranged so that all zones can be maintained in full service with any one pump out of service. (2) An auxiliary means that is capable of providing the full fire protection demand and that is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. John Irwin<https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnrir

Re: NFPA 13 8.15.7.2 / 8.15.7.5 - Temporary Parking

2021-08-05 Thread John Irwin via Sprinklerforum
te cochere. And parking is temporary. John Irwin Director Of Construction Quick Response Fire Protection 727-282-9243 Typed on tiny keys, just for you. Please forgive spelling errors, typographical transgressions and grammatical gaffs. From: Scott Futrell Sent: T

NFPA 13 8.15.7.2 / 8.15.7.5 - Temporary Parking

2021-08-05 Thread John Irwin via Sprinklerforum
orating too many "what if" scenarios. I was going to respond what if a truck full of fireworks parks here? Should we protect for extra hazard then? Anyone have anything to help me convince him he's wrong? Should I pursue an interpretation from AFSA or NFPA? Thank you John Irwin<htt

Re: Shop Drawings vs Design Drawings in Florida

2021-03-29 Thread John Irwin via Sprinklerforum
Victory! Now if I can just stop a certain AHJ from making me put 200 psi on existing piping... John Irwin Director Of Construction Quick Response Fire Protection 727-282-9243 Typed on tiny keys, just for you. Please forgive spelling errors, typographical transgressions and grammatical gaffs

RE: Shop Drawings vs Design Drawings in Florida

2021-03-29 Thread John Irwin via Sprinklerforum
Seems like your client has to choose between gearing up for a fight or writing a little check. John Irwin Director of Construction Quick Response Fire Protection Cell: 727-282-9243 jir...@quickresponsefl.com “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgott

Re: NFPA 13 2016 25.2.1.4.2

2021-03-18 Thread John Irwin via Sprinklerforum
I'd like that. The last time I went a couple rounds with her we did have a few AFSA interpretations but none exactly fit the 'identical' situation so she wasn't satisfied. John Irwin Director Of Construction Quick Response Fire Protection 727-282-9243 Typed on tiny keys,

NFPA 13 2016 25.2.1.4.2

2021-03-18 Thread John Irwin via Sprinklerforum
psi on these old systems. At this very moment I have 2 guys still on a job making repairs after a failed hydro this morning. John Irwin Director Of Construction Quick Response Fire Protection 727-282-9243 Typed on tiny keys, just for you. Please forgive spelling errors, typographical trans

RE: Townhome - Common Areas

2021-01-27 Thread John Irwin via Sprinklerforum
And if some random person breaks a sprinkler inside the mail room, who's responsible for the repair? This is my issue with having sprinklers outside the fee simple unit. John Irwin Director of Construction Quick Response Fire Protection Cell: 727-282-9243 "The bitterness of po

Townhome - Common Areas

2021-01-27 Thread John Irwin via Sprinklerforum
e ROOFs of these rooms. Is this a factor? John Irwin Quick Response Fire Protection "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten." - Benjamin Franklin ___ Sprinklerforum mailing

RE: Self-storage Lockers

2020-10-15 Thread John Irwin via Sprinklerforum
I have done a lot of these in many jurisdictions and never protected the lockers. I have not been asked about it yet. I do protect the 4x4 or 5x5 lockers that are full height. John Irwin Quick Response Fire Protection "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness o

Re: Testing of existing systems (solution!)

2020-08-19 Thread John Irwin via Sprinklerforum
Cecil, I received several responses outside the user group and that section was pointed out to me. And it was noted in my response to the AHJ. Thank you John Irwin West Coast Branch Manager Quick Response Fire Protection 727-282-9243 Typed on tiny keys, just for you. Please forgive spelling

RE: Testing of existing systems

2020-08-19 Thread John Irwin via Sprinklerforum
pediatric office. Tell me who’s responsible for that if it blows apart at 200 psi. John Irwin Quick Response Fire Protection “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.” – Benjamin Franklin From: tfscolorado Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2020 1:02 PM To

Re: Testing of existing systems

2020-08-19 Thread John Irwin via Sprinklerforum
I included this reference in my response. From 4 different editions of 13. As well as a half dozen informal interpretations from AFSA and explanatory comments from the handbook. John Irwin West Coast Branch Manager Quick Response Fire Protection 727-282-9243 Typed on tiny keys, just for you

RE: Testing of existing systems

2020-08-18 Thread John Irwin via Sprinklerforum
Nobody has an informal code interpretation on this? I don't believe we're all just putting 200 psi on other people's pipe. Anything saved from AFSA, NFSA or NFPA would be great. Thanks John Irwin Quick Response Fire Protection "The bitterness of poor quality remains long

Follow up question

2020-08-17 Thread John Irwin via Sprinklerforum
Does anyone have a release of liability form for when the owner does decide to have us pressure test the system rather than argue with the local Marshall. John Irwin Quick Response Fire Protection 727-282-9243 Typed on tiny keys, just for you. Please forgive spelling errors, typographical

Testing of existing systems

2020-08-17 Thread John Irwin via Sprinklerforum
ion. Does anyone have a code interpretation from AFSA, NFSA or NFPA on this? Her stance is that the code says "such as relocated drops" and I may have added a few drops. I am sure we have all come across this right? John Irwin Quick Response Fire Protection "The bitterness of

Uprights in non combustible concealed space

2020-06-18 Thread John Irwin via Sprinklerforum
these? I realize they are not required but are they permitted to remain? John Irwin ___ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org

RE: Covered Parking in 13R

2020-05-29 Thread John Irwin via Sprinklerforum
No. John Irwin Quick Response Fire Protection "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten." - Benjamin Franklin From: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of John Drucker via Sprinklerforum Sent: Friday, May 29, 2020 8:42 AM To: spri

RE: Covered Parking in 13R

2020-05-29 Thread John Irwin via Sprinklerforum
If you work in Florida you should know that the AHJ doesn’t have the final say. The code does. And while I agree that I would like to see sprinklers there, I need to know if they are required as this is a BID situation. John Irwin Quick Response Fire Protection “The bitterness of poor

Covered Parking in 13R

2020-05-29 Thread John Irwin via Sprinklerforum
he parking spaces are not separated. To sprinkle or not to sprinkle? John Irwin West Coast Branch Manager Quick Response Fire Protection www.quickresponsefl.com Office: 844-9QUICKFL Cell: 727-282-9243 Main Office: 20545 Independence Blvd. Unit G Groveland, Florida 34736 West Coast: 15201 Roos

RE: Concealed Combustible

2020-01-09 Thread John Irwin via Sprinklerforum
board (along with sprinklers below the ACT) should be good. If the fiberboard burns, I'd rather have sprinklers above it than below ... John Irwin Quick Response Fire Protection "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten." - Ben

Re: 13D GPM to use?

2019-11-01 Thread John Irwin via Sprinklerforum
Where you live does the AHJ have the authority to write his own fire code? In Florida we would say "that's great that you want that, but no." 13D is two sprinklers. Do you even have 4 sprinklers in a single compartment? This kind of thing makes me crazy. John Irwin West Coast

Fire Alarm plan checklist

2019-10-23 Thread John Irwin via Sprinklerforum
We have chapter 23 in NFPA 13 that gives us our checklist of what needs to be included in our shop drawings. Is there are similar check list for fire alarms? I don't see anything in NFPA 72 John Irwin ___ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinkler

Re: Fire Alarms

2019-08-13 Thread John Irwin via Sprinklerforum
Thank you. We spend a ton of time in the NFPA codes so I'm very familiar with jumping back to the definition section as your statement certainly applies to the books I use daily as well. John Irwin West Coast Branch Manager Quick Response Fire Protection 727-282-9243 Typed on tiny keys,

Fire Alarms

2019-08-13 Thread John Irwin via Sprinklerforum
nyone have a fire alarm design class like AFSA and NFSA do for sprinklers? John Irwin ___ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org

Re: CBC / CFC vs NFPA 13

2019-07-24 Thread John Irwin
Not in Florida. Florida Fire Prevention Code > Local AHJ It's a wonderful thing to have a state fire code that the local dum dums can't walk all over. John Irwin West Coast Branch Manager Quick Response Fire Protection 727-282-9243 Typed on tiny keys, just for you. Please for

Hazard

2019-07-03 Thread John Irwin
mercantile occupancy. Thoughts and opinions are welcome ... John Irwin ___ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org

RE: Multi-Level Conveyors

2019-07-02 Thread John Irwin
Thanks everyone. Sprinklers it is. John Irwin Quick Response Fire Protection “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.” – Benjamin Franklin From: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of Fpdcdesign Sent: Tuesday, July 2, 2019 8:47 AM To

Multi-Level Conveyors

2019-07-02 Thread John Irwin
They don't have an insurance requirement that they are protected. They are all 48" wide. What say ye? John Irwin ___ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org

RE: Vertical Opening

2019-06-04 Thread John Irwin
Our current opinion in the office is that because if these openings (six of them), the ACT no longer meets the definition of a ceiling in NFPA 13. Thus the deck now becomes a ceiling and the ACT becomes an obstruction. [cid:image001.jpg@01D51AB7.D1292690] John Irwin Quick Response Fire

Vertical Opening

2019-06-04 Thread John Irwin
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Bulb type vs link type sprinklers

2019-05-20 Thread John Irwin
belief that this should be acceptable? John Irwin ___ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org

RE: [EXTERNAL] Car Lifts

2019-01-30 Thread John Irwin
from research, and from your comments on this topic, and will present it to the owner as this is what I think is “required” and this is what we should “probably do”. John Irwin Quick Response Fire Protection “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is

RE: [EXTERNAL] Car Lifts

2019-01-30 Thread John Irwin
it’s “severely obstructed by occupancy, not structural conditions”. [cid:image003.jpg@01D4B888.4F25FE20] [cid:image005.png@01D4B888.4F25FE20] [cid:image010.png@01D4B888.4F25FE20] John Irwin Quick Response Fire Protection “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low

Car Lifts

2019-01-30 Thread John Irwin
ectly address this situation. What say you? John Irwin "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten." - Benjamin Franklin ___ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum@lists.firespr

RE: Structure certification

2019-01-08 Thread John Irwin
That makes sense, Thanks Matt. John Irwin Quick Response Fire Protection "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten." - Benjamin Franklin From: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of Matt Grise Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 6:08 AM To: spri

Structure certification

2019-01-08 Thread John Irwin
state. Does anyone happen to have an old letter or verbiage from a set of plans that I can take a look at? - Not my job, just trying to help a client out. John Irwin Branch Manager - West Coast Quick Response Fire Protection jir...@quickresponsefl.com<mailto:jir...@quickresponsefl.com> CEL

Re: Assisted living facility - residential sprinklers in corridors

2019-01-04 Thread John Irwin
es in dwelling unit. After the first floor I go to all Res in Dwelling and Corridor. I would do this on any floor with a mixed occupancy that doesnt have clear seperation between hazards. John Irwin West Coast Branch Manager Quick Response Fire Protection 727-282-9243 Typed on tiny keys, just fo

Re: Indoor Trampoline Park

2019-01-03 Thread John Irwin
I like the premise, but the reference from the appendix only mentions Response and not temperature. Also, we did make some changes to the system. A few low offices and party rooms were added. I dont think this would fly in my situation. John Irwin West Coast Branch Manager Quick Response Fire

RE: Indoor Trampoline Park

2019-01-03 Thread John Irwin
because an AHJ doesn’t know what he’s talking about. In this case, the AHJ is pretty knowledgeable and reasonable. So if I can justify our opinion I think he would concede. John Irwin From: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of Joe Burtell Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 5:02 PM To: sprinklerforum

Re: Indoor Trampoline Park

2019-01-03 Thread John Irwin
Exposed roof at about 25ft. 286 sprinklers are existing. We have no information on the padding used for the park. John Irwin West Coast Branch Manager Quick Response Fire Protection 727-282-9243 Typed on tiny keys, just for you. Please forgive spelling errors, typographical transgressions and

Indoor Trampoline Park

2019-01-03 Thread John Irwin
tor, do I have to take alarm activation in to consideration at all? How would you proceed with this? John Irwin Quick Response Fire Protection jir...@quickresponsefl.com<mailto:jir...@quickresponsefl.com> CELL - 727-282-9243 ___ Sprinklerforum maili

Trampoline park

2018-12-17 Thread John Irwin
nklers all need to be changed? Would there be any reason to call an assembly occupancy, ordinary hazard? John Irwin Typed on tiny keys, just for you. Please forgive spelling errors, typographical transgressions and grammatical gaffs. ___ Sprinklerfor

RE: Mixed rack storage

2018-11-29 Thread John Irwin
The bulk of the storage area is ceramic or porcelain tile, in wrapped boxes, on wood slat pallets. However there are “some” vinyl floor tiles (packaged the same way) and “some” rolled rugs and carpet squares. John Irwin Quick Response Fire Protection From: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of Larry

RE: Mixed rack storage

2018-11-29 Thread John Irwin
I agree with this, except it calls for one level of in-racks. John Irwin Quick Response Fire Protection From: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of cw bamford Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2018 10:36 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: Re: Mixed rack storage Calc seperate areas

RE: Mixed rack storage

2018-11-28 Thread John Irwin
I think I follow. And that makes sense. John Irwin Quick Response Fire Protection From: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of Mark Sornsin [FAR] Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 3:22 PM To: 'sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org' Subject: RE: Mixed rack storage John, I assume the ceram

Mixed rack storage

2018-11-28 Thread John Irwin
e to Group A, non-expanded plastics. My question is this ... is it permissible for the client to storage all their group A plastics on racks UNDER 12' and their ceramic floor tiles on the racks OVER 12' and to then calculate the roof system for the lesser, ceramic tile st

RE: Calculation Plates

2018-11-21 Thread John Irwin
plate with all the correct information without even performing a flow test. And I'd like to hear from some more contractors on this. John Irwin Quick Response Fire Protection From: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of Steve Leyton Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2018 9:42 AM To: spri

Calculation Plates

2018-11-21 Thread John Irwin
as originally designed? John Irwin ___ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org

RE: Storage Density

2018-11-05 Thread John Irwin
Now there’s a good question. I assumed ceramic or porcelain but obviously there are a lot of other types. RFI John Irwin Quick Response Fire Protection From: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of Fpdcdesign Sent: Monday, November 5, 2018 4:10 PM To: Sprinklerforum Subject: Re: Storage Density What

Storage Density

2018-11-05 Thread John Irwin
/3000 with high temperature sprinklers at the roof. NFPA 13 2016 edition. Anyone disagree? John Irwin Branch Manager - West Coast Quick Response Fire Protection jir...@quickresponsefl.com<mailto:jir...@quickresponsefl.com> CELL - 727-282-9243 ___ Sprink

Re: Always something new ... Dry hydrant?

2018-11-03 Thread John Irwin
Wow. I didn't even consider an equalization manifold. Great response. I love this group. John Irwin West Coast Branch Manager Quick Response Fire Protection 727-282-9243 Typed on tiny keys, just for you. Please forgive spelling errors, typographical transgressions and grammatical gaffs. O

RE: Always something new ... Dry hydrant?

2018-11-02 Thread John Irwin
venting? What standard am I using to design this contraption? Is it 1142 for a dry hydrant? John Irwin Quick Response Fire Protection From: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of Matt Grise Sent: Friday, November 2, 2018 8:07 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: Always something new

Always something new ... Dry hydrant?

2018-11-02 Thread John Irwin
artment from imploding these tanks with their truck? I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this. John Irwin Branch Manager - West Coast Quick Response Fire Protection jir...@quickresponsefl.com<mailto:jir...@quickresponsefl.com> CELL - 727-282-9243

RE: Attic Sprinklers

2018-10-12 Thread John Irwin
Tyco’s technical department is usually pretty good at assisting working out the use of the attic sprinklers. John Irwin Quick Response Fire Protection From: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of Richard Mote Sent: Friday, October 12, 2018 7:05 PM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject

Exterior Projections

2018-10-12 Thread John Irwin
is plan doesn't seem to think I need sprinklers. I think I do. What say you? [cid:image003.png@01D46258.046A33A0] John Irwin Quick Response Fire Protection jir...@quickresponsefl.com<mailto:jir...@quickresponsefl.com> CELL - 727-282-9243

RE: FPE / SFPE

2018-09-27 Thread John Irwin
r with the work, as required. Michigan uses to have a test sprinkler contractors could take to seal plans. Act 144 I think it was called. Florida needs that. John Irwin Quick Response Fire Protection West Coast Branch Manager CELL 727-282-9243 Typed on tiny keys, just for you. Please forgiv

Re: Omission of sprinklers in hotel bathrooms

2018-09-24 Thread John Irwin
If each area meets the criteria for a compartment, then I believe it's a separate compartment and neither should require sprinklers. John Irwin Quick Response Fire Protection West Coast Branch Manager CELL 727-282-9243 Typed on tiny keys, just for you. Please forgive spelling e

RE: [EXTERNAL] RE: Sprinkler heads popping off randomly

2018-09-14 Thread John Irwin
Most sprinklers rating is to 175. You're going to end up changing the sprinklers. Sounds like sooner rather than later. And if we're talking about warehouse storage and you dont have a fire pump I'd consider getting an evaluation done by a local FP contractor. John Irwin Quic

RE: [EXTERNAL] RE: Sprinkler heads popping off randomly

2018-09-14 Thread John Irwin
Is there a fire pump on the system? I mean you cant just pick a pressure to dump water at because x pressure is required to operate the system. You really just need to change the sprinklers. You got your money's worth out of the old ones. John Irwin Quick Response Fire Protection West

RE: Sprinkler heads popping off randomly

2018-09-13 Thread John Irwin
uld either change them all or take a big sample and send them off to the lab. The former is probably going to solve the issue. John Irwin Quick Response Fire Protection West Coast Branch Manager CELL 727-282-9243 Typed on tiny keys, just for you. Please forgive spelling errors, typographical tran

Re: Sprinkler heads popping off randomly

2018-09-13 Thread John Irwin
Are the sprinklers that actuate all in one area? Any chance there was a previous heat incident that damaged a group of sprinklers? John Irwin Quick Response Fire Protection West Coast Branch Manager CELL 727-282-9243 Typed on tiny keys, just for you. Please forgive spelling errors

RE: Remote Control Butterfly Valve

2018-08-03 Thread John Irwin
Just received the following from a friend in the industry... El-o-matic el300 series heads ( fm approvals are explosion proof style; CSA approvals look more normal) mounted on victauluc 300 series grooved butterfly's. Find anyone that can sell the el-o-matic heads, and you're set. Our local gu

RE: Remote Control Butterfly Valve

2018-08-03 Thread John Irwin
A company I worked for about 14 years ago used to use Victaulic. At least the butterfly portion was Victaulic. And as I wasn't involved in the purchasing I can't say with 100% certainty that they were listed. John Irwin, C.E.T. - <mailto:jo...@cfcsystems.com> jo..

RE: Robotic Parking

2018-07-13 Thread John Irwin
NFPA 88A 2015 edition: 9.2.4.1 – Very helpful … John Irwin From: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of Travis Mack Sent: Friday, July 13, 2018 11:47 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: Re: Robotic Parking You are going to have to get the EOR that created your

RE: Robotic Parking

2018-07-13 Thread John Irwin
This is 7 levels of cars stacked vertically. We are in the 2013 edition of NFPA 13. John Irwin, C.E.T. – <mailto:jo...@cfcsystems.com> jo...@cfcsystems.com Commercial Fire and Communications Fire Sprinkler Specialist – NICET ID: 134153 Cell: 727-282-9243 From: Sprinklerfor

Robotic Parking

2018-07-13 Thread John Irwin
aware of. It's pretty much 7 floors of this .. The top floor doesn't show the center area protected. I'm wondering if it needs to be . John Irwin ___ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org

RE: Misc Rack Storage

2018-05-17 Thread John Irwin
Thanks everyone. John Irwin DynaFire Inc. – “*Same Day – Next Day*” *From:* Sprinklerforum *On Behalf Of *Steve Leyton *Sent:* Thursday, May 17, 2018 11:36 AM *To:* sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org *Subject:* RE: Misc Rack Storage What Craig and Travis said. From a performance

RE: Misc Rack Storage

2018-05-17 Thread John Irwin
We have a winner. Thanks. 23.4.4.1.14 – uhg Is this even English? John Irwin DynaFire Inc. – “*Same Day – Next Day*” *From:* Sprinklerforum *On Behalf Of *MFP Design, LLC *Sent:* Thursday, May 17, 2018 11:29 AM *To:* sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org *Subject:* RE: Misc Rack

RE: Misc Rack Storage

2018-05-17 Thread John Irwin
Regardless of the trailers, do I need to provide .6/2000 for the racks? If so, do I need to do that for the entire 5,000 sqft area? Seems excessive. John Irwin DynaFire Inc. – “*Same Day – Next Day*” *From:* Sprinklerforum *On Behalf Of *Steve Leyton *Sent:* Thursday, May 17, 2018 11

Misc Rack Storage

2018-05-17 Thread John Irwin
unit is 23-9. The racks will contain a mix of group A plastic, emergency supplies in plastic totes, with lids, on non-combustible pallets. Do I really have to upgrade this entire space from OH II to .6/2000? Do I tell them they should just not store over 12’? John Irwin Fire Sprinkler

Misc. Gas Storage

2018-05-16 Thread John Irwin
’ bottles. Propane Safe contains two tanks for forklift. (1) – Do I have to be concerned about the propane in the “propane safe”? (2) – What standard do I protect the Oxygen to? (NFPA 99 doesn’t seem to fit this application) John Irwin Fire Sprinkler Specialist DynaFire, Inc. – “*Same

Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Exterior Play Area

2018-04-13 Thread John Irwin
Aww now you're going to make me pause Boss Baby and get my laptop. I should also note that there are "engineered FPs" with this set but give no direction on anything..  Florida engineering laws really need to change.. ⁣John Irwin  DynaFire Inc.  Tampa Fire Sprinkler Divisio

Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Exterior Play Area

2018-04-13 Thread John Irwin
ding per NFPA 13, NFPA 13 still gives me the omission. ⁣John Irwin  DynaFire Inc.  Tampa Fire Sprinkler Division  727-282-9243  This email was sent from a mobile device. Please forgive brevity, typographical errors, and grammatical gaffes.​ On Apr 13, 2018, 7:37 PM, at 7:37 PM, Travis Mack wro

Re: Mech room sans ceiling & full height walls

2018-04-13 Thread John Irwin
up of coffee... ⁣John Irwin  DynaFire Inc.  Tampa Fire Sprinkler Division  727-282-9243  This email was sent from a mobile device. Please forgive brevity, typographical errors, and grammatical gaffes.​ On Apr 13, 2018, 6:42 PM, at 6:42 PM, Ed Kramer wrote: >This is something we're seeing

RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: Exterior Play Area

2018-04-13 Thread John Irwin
setting 10 gallons of gas on the court while they cut the grass.. ⁣John Irwin  DynaFire Inc.  Tampa Fire Sprinkler Division  727-282-9243  This email was sent from a mobile device. Please forgive brevity, typographical errors, and grammatical gaffes.​ On Apr 13, 2018, 6:02 PM, at 6:02 PM, "

Re: Exterior Play Area

2018-04-13 Thread John Irwin
I was thinking about all the Porte Coches that I don't protect when looking at this job. I've done Porte Cochres larger than this and not needed protection. Personally I think idling cars present a higher risk of fire than a concrete basketball court. ⁣John Irwin  DynaFire Inc. 

RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: Exterior Play Area

2018-04-13 Thread John Irwin
I'm not sure assuming the worst is the way to go. Additionally, 2/3 of the covered area is concrete basketball court. ⁣John Irwin  DynaFire Inc.  Tampa Fire Sprinkler Division  727-282-9243  This email was sent from a mobile device. Please forgive brevity, typographical errors, and gramma

RE: Exterior Play Area

2018-04-13 Thread John Irwin
I can appreciate your opinion, but I need a code reference. 😉 John Irwin DynaFire Inc. – “*Same Day – Next Day*” *From:* Sprinklerforum *On Behalf Of *Steve Leyton *Sent:* Friday, April 13, 2018 1:47 PM *To:* sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org *Subject:* RE: Exterior Play Area

Exterior Play Area

2018-04-13 Thread John Irwin
in that areas. What say you? John Irwin Fire Sprinkler Specialist DynaFire, Inc. – “*Same Day – Next Day*” 727-282-9243 – Cell *“A customer is the most important visitor on our premises. He is not dependent on us. We are dependent on him. He is not an interruption on our work. He is

RE: Church Worship Platform Concealed Space

2018-03-29 Thread John Irwin
Combustible concealed space in a light hazard occupancy. Hatches or no hatches ... Sprinklers yes. John Irwin DynaFire Inc. - "Same Day - Next Day" -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of P & P Sprinklers Ltd Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2018 9:48 AM To:

RE: Residential water storage

2018-03-19 Thread John Irwin
I don't know if I would have the water to protect the attic in this place. But I have made very clear what the difference between Residential protection and NFPA 13 protection is. John Irwin DynaFire Inc. -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of Mark.Phelps Sent: M

RE: Residential water storage

2018-03-19 Thread John Irwin
And if I can't come up with a solution for him I'll tell him so. John Irwin DynaFire Inc. -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of Steve Leyton Sent: Monday, March 19, 2018 10:37 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: Residential water stora

RE: Residential water storage

2018-03-19 Thread John Irwin
Are you suggesting I use the pool as my water supply? John Irwin DynaFire Inc. -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of Mike Stossel Sent: Monday, March 19, 2018 10:36 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: Residential water storage I assume a house that

RE: Residential water storage

2018-03-19 Thread John Irwin
Yeah .. that's a concern I have as well. John Irwin DynaFire Inc. -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of Matt Grise Sent: Monday, March 19, 2018 10:32 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: Residential water storage When I hear 'hurrican

RE: Residential water storage

2018-03-19 Thread John Irwin
Yep. John Irwin DynaFire Inc. -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of Fpdcdesign Sent: Monday, March 19, 2018 10:12 AM To: Sprinklerforum Subject: Re: Residential water storage Is he aware that he is going to need a pump if he does not come off a public supply

RE: Residential water storage

2018-03-19 Thread John Irwin
Nope. I offered that. They are adamant that they don't give up any floor space.¯\_(ツ)_/¯ John Irwin DynaFire Inc. -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of Travis Mack Sent: Monday, March 19, 2018 9:47 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: Re: Reside

Residential water storage

2018-03-19 Thread John Irwin
? Standard well pump? Should I not even bother with a city supply if I am feeding off of a tank? Obviously money doesn’t seem to be a consideration … John Irwin Fire Sprinkler Specialist DynaFire, Inc. 727-282-9243 – Cell *“A customer is the most important visitor on our premises. He is not

RE: fixed site industrial hose monitor

2018-03-01 Thread John Irwin
Great information. I really appreciate the time it must have taken to gather this information. Thank you! John Irwin DynaFire Inc. -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Hinson, Ryan Sent: Thursday, March 1, 2018 12:53

RE: fixed site industrial hose monitor

2018-03-01 Thread John Irwin
Thanks. That helps me get started. Bouncing this mess back to the sales guy who sold it.  ;) ⁣John Irwin  DynaFire Inc.  Tampa Fire Sprinkler Division  727-282-9243  This email was sent from a mobile device. Please forgive brevity, typographical errors, and grammatical gaffes.​ On Mar 1

fixed site industrial hose monitor

2018-03-01 Thread John Irwin
properly. Can someone provide direction on which path I even begin on. Where should I look for proper spacing, calculation procedures. heck is there even a requirement (I assume this will lead to knowing what’s being protected … ) Any leads are greatly appreciated. John Irwin Fire

RE: Mixing standard and quick response.

2018-02-26 Thread John Irwin
Jeeze ... if it was a snake it would have bit me. Tanks Pete. John Irwin DynaFire Inc. -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Pete Schwab Sent: Monday, February 26, 2018 10:13 AM To: sprinklerforum

Mixing standard and quick response.

2018-02-26 Thread John Irwin
are standard response. Did we order the wrong sprinklers, or do we now have to change out the 90 standard response with new quick response? I can’t find a code reference to specifically address this situation. We are in 2013 CODE. John Irwin Fire Sprinkler Specialist DynaFire, Inc. 727

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