I would air test first but I think you will need the water test to find leaks
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From: Scott A Futrell
Date: 11/20/2013 9:06 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org
Subject: RE: resurrecting an old system
I li
So if they don't hang from the ceilings and instead construct a structure to
hang the bags from the question still exists.
You can visit any "ups store" or "fedex office kinkos" and find bags hung from
the ceiling.
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From: Thomas R
I've encountered this from the recalled sprinkler heads issue and I do believe
that recalled components should be identified.
If the only thing we are willing to conduct and guarantee is a main drain test
then the owners may as well self perform that because a trained monkey can do
that.
S
The best practice would be to submit the product sheets to the AHJ and ask for
a variance to install the head guards.
If he attaches them to the plywood then that's part of the ceiling and not part
of the head though. And that affects the 18" clearance rule.
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Im not qualified to answer but my opinion is that much of these standards were
put In place for industry before internet, etc.
So that every job does not need to be reviewed by an engineer.
I was told the 250 lb requirement was to support the weight of the fitter
hanging the pipe. I don't kn
Ask if you can use FM standards?
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From: Damien Shannon
Date: 10/23/2013 2:54 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org
Subject: RE: Missing pages in NFPA 30
Hi Galen.
Thank you for the response.
The project in
I completely agree with Ron concerning the soldering of copper sensing lines.
This scope of work should be performed by a fire sprinkler contractor and not a
plumber.
You can gain these skills through a community college course
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Lol.
"Replaced with a more reliable rubber seal"
It amazes me how people can miss these sprinklers for more than a decade
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From: Thomas Watt
Date: 10/14/2013 8:27 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org
Subject
Quick question on industry practices concerning remodels.
When we remove hard pipe drops and replace with flex heads in a remodel do we
need to perform hydraulic calcs?
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From: "Terri S. Leyton"
Date: 10/09/2013 6:35 PM (GMT-05:00)
I would first rule out the use of clothes hangers
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From: Phong - Indochine Engineering
Date: 10/05/2013 9:33 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org
Subject: RE: Sprinkler broken in 05 star hotel guest rooms
This topic was addressed about a month ago on the Forum.
The consensus was that it was outside the scope of NFPA 13 and that the
Engineer of Record should be consulted
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From: David Bitton
Date: 09/30/2013 7:56 PM (GMT-05:00)
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Read 13- 1.2.1. References life and property protection (2010 edition)
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From: Charles Thurston
Date: 09/26/2013 8:53 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: sprinklerfo...@firesprinkler.org
Subject: Life Safety or Property Protection
Hello Sprinkle
I would place it in the same categoryas auxiliary drain valves and I don't
think it needs to be monitored
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From: Greg McGahan
Date: 09/25/2013 1:33 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: sprinklerfo...@firesprinkler.org
Subject: Full Forward Flow Te
I ordered a rebuild kit for a Star Exhauster BB and am having problems getting
a rubber rebuild kit for this valve.
Does anyone have a rebuild kit?
If this valve can't be rebuilt, what options are available? The system was
designed to function with the valve. It already has an accelerator on th
We are in business to make money and on an issue like this we need to remember
the words of our dear late friend George Church: keep it simple
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From: "rongreenman ."
Date: 09/24/2013 9:09 PM (GMT-05:00)
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Well next time you know to add 15% to your bids with tgis GC to cover his
safety specs
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From: bjnew...@bamfordfire.com
Date: 09/19/2013 6:01 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org
Subject: Re: OSHA Tie off requi
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