inrack sprinkler question

Does the in-rack sprinkler system need to be combined with the ceiling sprinkler system, for hydraulic calcs? Can anyone cite reference that requires this? V/R, Timothy M. Easter, P.E. NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Capital Improvements Fire Protection Engineer Comm: (757) 341 - 0130 / DSN 341 - 0130

why is a wet system permitted when a dry is not, for server rooms on DOD bases?

If a head were to be knocked off it would essentially have the same effect. So it makes no sense why a dry system is prohibited. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Regards, Timothy Easter, PE Fire Protection Engineer, Fire Protection D +1-757-306-6712

RE: Sprinklers in mechanical closets on balconies

I know you are using 2007 edition, but the 2013 edition's introduction states "Further clarification was also added stating that sprinklers are not required on balconies or balcony closets." Feel free to contact me with any questions. Regards, Timothy Easter, PE Fire Protection Engineer, Fire

RE: variable speed electric controller and or diesel pressure limiting driver

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variable speed electric controller and or diesel pressure limiting driver

Can someone explain to me how variable speed electric controller and or diesel pressure limiting driver work? We are worried about the fire pumps running the city supply main dry. Any help would be appreciated, I just want a better understanding, I have looked at presentations online through

California codes

What code and section states where fire protection systems are required? We have a 2200sf new toilet building being installed near a wharf. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Regards, Timothy Easter, PE Fire Protection Engineer, Fire Protection D +1-757-383-6217

RE: Class IIIB Liquid Storage

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temperature monitoring system

We are required by AFB to install a temperature monitoring system to monitor wet-pipe sprinkler systems within hangars. Does anyone have any recommendations i.e. specific manufacturer? How are these installed i.e. every other branch line, or one in middle and at each corner? Feel free to

RE: diesel fire pump radiator gpm

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RE: diesel fire pump radiator gpm

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radiator blowout

How to estimate the GPM for radiator blowoff (diesel fire pump, YES it has a radiator :)) so we can confirm the floor drain pipe will handle it? Feel free to contact me with any questions. Regards, Timothy Easter, P.E. Fire Protection Engineer Direct: (757) 383-6217

diesel fire pump radiator gpm

How to estimate the GPM for radiator blowoff (diesel fire pump, YES it has a radiator :)) so we can confirm the floor drain pipe will handle it? Feel free to contact me with any questions. Regards, Timothy Easter, P.E. Fire Protection Engineer Direct: (757) 383-6217

Piping of radiator discharge line

We have an 8" pressure relief valve and floor drain piped directly to storm, but apparently have not accounted for the radiator discharge line (either 1-1/2" or 2"). It currently blows out into the yard during their weekly tests. The Client says it can be piped to storm as well; but that they

re-commissioning diesel fire pump

Can anyone provide me with re-commissioning guidelines/recommendations for installation of a diesel fire pump? Basically, we are moving an entire fire pump enclosure to a new location. I currently have the storage recommendations but do not have the re-commission recommendations. This is a

72 or 90 hour battery test on the Foam panel and the foam controllers

Is there an actual requirement during acceptance testing of foam systems to conduct a 72 or 90 hour battery test on the Foam panel and the foam controllers, if so where is the information located? I have a contractor telling me its required. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

RE: False Ceiling formed by soffits (29" in height) has grated paneling to HVAC ductwork above regular ceiling.

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False Ceiling formed by soffits (29" in height) has grated paneling to HVAC ductwork above regular ceiling.

The facility is a non-combustible business occupancy. Basically, two office areas were converted into a small work out area by removing a wall and raising a section of the ceiling. The section that is higher has no sprinkler heads in it leaving a void above all other lower sprinkler heads. The

sand blasting room NFPA 13 hazard classification

I am designing a sand blasting room as ordinary hazard group 2. Is this acceptable? Should it be a higher hazard? Is there another NFPA code pertaining to a sand blasting room? Feel free to contact me with any questions. Regards, Timothy Easter E.I.T. Graduate Fire Protection Engineer URS

SURGE suppressor versus expansion tank

What is the difference between surge suppressor and expansion tanks used for pumps and risers? Feel free to contact me with any questions. Regards, Timothy Easter 11832 Rock Landing Drive Suite 306 Newport News, VA 23606 Direct: (757) 383-6217

Need a gasket datasheet, which is normally used between flanges connection in the foam concentrate piping

Does anyone know/have a copy of gasket datasheet, for use between flanges connection in the foam concentrate piping? If so, please send me a copy. Regards, Timothy Easter 11832 Rock Landing Drive Suite 306 Newport News, VA 23606 Direct: (757) 383-6217

segmented-welded fittings

UFGS states segmented welded fittings shall not be used. What is a segmented welded fitting? Thanks, Timothy Easter E.I.T. Graduate Fire Protection Engineer This e-mail and any attachments contain URS Corporation confidential information that may be proprietary or privileged. If you receive

Drains

For example in data centers, I thought it would be a good idea to have floor drains (under raised floors) installed for water removal upon sprinkler discharge. However, I was told no requirement exist. Does a requirement exist that I can't find. Thanks. Regards, Timothy Easter E.I.T. Graduate

test header

Designer is required to do a forward flow test for BFP. However, the riser is existing to remain, and does not have a test header. How can a forward backflow test be done? Regards, Timothy Easter E.I.T. Graduate Fire Protection Engineer This e-mail and any attachments contain URS

fire pump controller detection requirement

I know smoke detectors are required within 5' of FACP/MNS panels, what about fire pump controller panels? Regards, Timothy Easter E.I.T. Graduate Fire Protection Engineer URS Corporation This e-mail and any attachments contain URS Corporation confidential information that may be proprietary

UPS room light or ordinary hazard?

Is a UPS room considered light or ordinary hazard? I classify electrical and mechanical rooms as ordinary hazard. So my logic is UPS rooms should be too. Regards, Timothy Easter E.I.T. Graduate Fire Protection Engineer URS Corporation This e-mail and any attachments contain URS Corporation

carport

Does a carport require sprinkler protection or detection? Regards, Timothy Easter E.I.T. Graduate Fire Protection Engineer URS Corporation 11832 Rock Landing Drive Suite 306 Newport News, VA 23606 Direct: (757) 383-6217 timothy.eas...@urs.commailto:timothy.eas...@urs.com This e-mail and any

determining number of outlets for test header

I am use to providing one 2 ½ connection for every 250 gpm of system demand. I do not know where this requirement came from nor do I know of any requirement. Does anyone know of such a requirement? Regards, Timothy Easter E.I.T. Graduate Fire Protection Engineer URS Corporation 11832 Rock

hydraulic design approaches

I am reviewing a dormitory. The designer used the room design method (laundry, telephone room, and corridor), special consideration method - residential heads (bedrooms), and the density/area method (day room, computer lab). He is using NFPA 13, and not NFPA 13R. Basically he needs to increase

sprinklers needed in uneclosed corridor of exsiting dormitory

Are sprinklers required in an unenclosed corridor directly outside dwelling units? Building is supposed to be fully sprinklered. Regards, Timothy Easter E.I.T. Graduate Fire Protection Engineer URS Corporation 11832 Rock Landing Drive Suite 306 Newport News, VA 23606 Direct: (757) 383-6217 Fax:

underground to riser

I am told to provide a sleeve for the underground piping that penetrates the floor to riser. I can't find any nfpa code that requires this. Help. Regards, Timothy Easter E.I.T. Graduate Fire Protection Engineer URS Corporation 11832 Rock Landing Drive Suite 306 Newport News, VA 23606 Direct:

cmsa vs cmda

What is the difference between cmsa and cmda sprinkler heads? Regards, Timothy Easter Fire Protection Designer URS Corporation 11832 Rock Landing Drive Suite 306 Newport News, VA 23606 Direct: (757) 383-6217 Fax: (757) 873-0634 timothy.eas...@urs.commailto:timothy.eas...@urs.com This e-mail

alarm check valve vs. riser check valve

What is the difference between alarm check valve versus riser check valve? Is it just that an alarm check valve has a retard chamber? Regards, Timothy Easter Fire Protection Designer URS Corporation 11832 Rock Landing Drive Suite 306 Newport News, VA 23606 Direct: (757) 383-6217 Fax: (757)

man-traps

Doing a government project, where in UFC, IBC, NFPA 72/101 can I find exception that man-trap do not need smoke detectors? This is an un-sprinklered non-essential building. Thanks. Regards, Timothy Easter Fire Protection Designer URS Corporation 11832 Rock Landing Drive Suite 306 Newport News,

occupant load

We use NFPA 101 to determine occupant load factor. The project I have is a small storage facility, the designer used 100 sf/person for occupant load factor. But where in NFPA 101 does it state that occupant load can be omitted from bathrooms or that 100 sf/person is right? Thanks. We cannot use

frt plywood

According to UFC 3-600-01 FRT plywood is prohibited except where allowed in IBC. I can't find anything in IBC that states where its allowed. I have a mechanical room with electrical equipment being attached to three interior walls with FRT plywood. The exterior wall is concrete block 1 hour