[Sprinklerforum] Re: Smallest footprint pump assembly

Have you looked at Talco.com pumps? Richard M. Carr, SET Project Manager/Design Diboco Fire Sprinklers, Inc. 325 Jackson Loop Road Flat Rock, NC 28731 rich...@diboco.com 828-696-3400 828-696-2288 Fax 828-708-9118 Mobile From: Steve Leyton Sent: Wednesday, April

RE: Residential sprinklers

Viking has a residential upright. Richard M. Carr, SET Project Manager/Design Diboco Fire Sprinklers, Inc. 325 Jackson Loop Road Flat Rock, NC  28731 rich...@diboco.com 828-696-3400 828-696-2288 Fax 828-708-9118 Mobile -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of Trillium

RE: Gridded dry system

, and this opinion should therefore not be considered, nor relied upon, as such. Kevin Hall, M.Eng., P.E., ET, CWBSP, PMSFPE Coordinator, Engineering and Technical Services American Fire Sprinkler Association kh...@firesprinkler.org 214-349-5971 On Tue, Oct 26, 2021 at 1:38 PM Richard Carr via

RE: Gridded dry system

I think you could call it a looped dry system if it will make you feel better. Richard M. Carr, SET Project Manager/Design Diboco Fire Sprinklers, Inc. 325 Jackson Loop Road Flat Rock, NC  28731 rich...@diboco.com 828-696-3400 828-696-2288 Fax 828-708-9118 Mobile -Original Message-

RE: Stub-up Material

NFPA does allow you to stub up above the floor with PVC but I thought it was limited to 12". Richard M. Carr, SET Project Manager/Design Diboco Fire Sprinklers, Inc. 325 Jackson Loop Road Flat Rock, NC  28731 rich...@diboco.com 828-696-3400 828-696-2288 Fax 828-708-9118 Mobile -Original

RE: Smoke Detectors

Could be an obstruction issue. Richard M. Carr, SET Project Manager/Design Diboco Fire Sprinklers, Inc. 325 Jackson Loop Road Flat Rock, NC  28731 rich...@diboco.com 828-696-3400 828-696-2288 Fax 828-708-9118 Mobile -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of Prahl,

RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: Testing of existing systems

Did you ask if they would accept an air test? Richard M. Carr, SET Project Manager/Design Diboco Fire Sprinklers, Inc. 325 Jackson Loop Road Flat Rock, NC  28731 rich...@diboco.com 828-696-3400 828-696-2288 Fax 828-708-9118 Mobile -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum On Behalf Of

RE: Uprights in non combustible concealed space

The AHJ should enforce the code not make it up, code does not prohibit the sprinklers to remain above the ceiling. Richard M. Carr, SET Project Manager/Design Diboco Fire Sprinklers, Inc. 325 Jackson Loop Road Flat Rock, NC 28731 rich...@diboco.com 828-696-3400

RE: Overhead / Friction Loss

c.com<http://bvssystemsinc.com/> From: Sprinklerforum mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org>> On Behalf Of Richard Carr via Sprinklerforum Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2020 2:11 PM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org<mailto:sprinklerforum@lists.firesprink

RE: Overhead / Friction Loss

Is it a grid, tree, or loop? Richard M. Carr, SET Project Manager/Design Diboco Fire Sprinklers, Inc. 325 Jackson Loop Road Flat Rock, NC 28731 rich...@diboco.com 828-696-3400 828-696-2288 Fax 828-708-9118 Mobile [cid:image001.jpg@01D5AC13.297D47D0] From:

RE: Attic sprinklers

A few years back I had an attic with a floor, although unoccupied, and Tyco said we could not use their attic sprinklers because they were not listed with floor in the attic. Richard M. Carr, SET Project Manager/Design Diboco Fire Sprinklers, Inc. 325 Jackson Loop Road Flat Rock, NC 28731

RE: pump overload

NFPA 20 recommends selecting a pump size between 90 and 140 percent of rated capacity, so you should be able to work with your pump size. Richard M. Carr, SET Project Manager/Design Diboco Fire Sprinklers, Inc. 325 Jackson Loop Road Flat Rock, NC 28731

RE: OS "flow rates"

The flow rate would be whatever the system demand is down stream of the valve. Richard M. Carr, SET Project Manager/Design Diboco Fire Sprinklers, Inc. 325 Jackson Loop Road Flat Rock, NC 28731 rich...@diboco.com 828-696-3400 828-696-2288 Fax 828-708-9118 Mobile

RE: Dry pendent heads

You may be required to use return bends, look at NFPA 13, 7.2.2 for direction. Richard M. Carr, SET Project Manager/Design Diboco Fire Sprinklers, Inc. 325 Jackson Loop Road Flat Rock, NC 28731 rich...@diboco.com 828-696-3400 828-696-2288 Fax 828-708-9118 Mobile

RE: Underground Supply from tank to pump

How old is the jockey pump, I would look at it real close it sounds like that is your problem. Richard M. Carr, SET Project Manager/Design Diboco Fire Sprinklers, Inc. 325 Jackson Loop Road Flat Rock, NC 28731 rich...@diboco.com 828-696-3400 828-696-2288 Fax

RE: Heads Near Diffusers

esign via: https://www.hightail.com/u/MFPDesign Sent from my iPhone On Nov 19, 2018, at 12:35 PM, Richard Carr mailto:rich...@diboco.com>> wrote: He is correct. Richard M. Carr, SET Project Manager/Design Diboco Fire Sprinklers, Inc. 325 Jackson Loop Road Flat Rock, NC 28731 rich...@

RE: Heads Near Diffusers

He is correct. Richard M. Carr, SET Project Manager/Design Diboco Fire Sprinklers, Inc. 325 Jackson Loop Road Flat Rock, NC 28731 rich...@diboco.com 828-696-3400 828-696-2288 Fax 828-708-9118 Mobile [cid:image001.jpg@01D2E695.9A38B950]

RE: NFPA 13R - Garages - CPVC

CPVC. Richard M. Carr, SET Project Manager/Design Diboco Fire Sprinklers, Inc. 325 Jackson Loop Road Flat Rock, NC 28731 rich...@diboco.com 828-696-3400 828-696-2288 Fax 828-708-9118 Mobile [cid:image001.jpg@01D2E695.9A38B950] [cid:image002.png@01D2E695.9A38B950]

RE: 2013 NFPA 13, Figure A.8.16.1.1 Check valve in supply

I have always thought the check valve was to so the FDC did not pump up the underground. Richard M. Carr, SET Project Manager/Design Diboco Fire Sprinklers, Inc. 325 Jackson Loop Road Flat Rock, NC  28731 rich...@diboco.com 828-696-3400 828-696-2288 Fax 828-708-9118 Mobile -Original

RE: Acceptance testing at working pressure

m: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Richard Carr Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2018 10:00 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: Acceptance testing at working pressure If your doing a few random scattered sprinklers you are taking about 1" threaded

RE: Acceptance testing at working pressure

If your doing a few random scattered sprinklers you are taking about 1" threaded pipe which does not have a high failure rate. I am with Kyle on this one, and we have a warranty to go back if needed, but you will know in very quickly if there is a problem. Richard M. Carr, SET Project

RE: Staggering ESFR

I have had to do it before, because of the spacing limitations of ESFR sometimes that is the only option you have. I could find nothing telling me you could not stagger the spacing as long as you maintain the minimum spacing requirements. Richard M. Carr, SET Project Manager/Design Diboco Fire

RE: Safety Margin

Even though it is not in NFPA most AHJ’s require some sort of safety margin, 10%, 10 psi which we have had to provide for a long time so most designers know to leave safety margin in the calc’s. it would be nice if they all used the same amount. Richard M. Carr, SET Project Manager/Design

RE: Pump Discharge Piping

I have had a package pump with a bad discharge check valve, make sure the check is working. Richard M. Carr Project Manager/Design Diboco Fire Sprinklers, Inc. 325 Jackson Loop Road Flat Rock, NC 28731 rich...@diboco.com 828-696-3400 828-696-2288 Fax 828-708-9118

RE: FM Mutual & ESFR Heads

& ESFR Heads Richard- But what pressure are you running the heads at? Brian Harris, CET BVS Systems Inc. bvssytemsinc.com<http://bvssystemsinc.com/> From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Richard Carr Sent: Monday, June 0

RE: FM Mutual & ESFR Heads

Because ESFR would exceed the density requirement, I would think FM would be happy if you used ESFR. Richard M. Carr Project Manager/Design Diboco Fire Sprinklers, Inc. 325 Jackson Loop Road Flat Rock, NC 28731 rich...@diboco.com 828-696-3400 828-696-2288 Fax

RE: Hose valve location

3feet to 5 feet above floor. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of fpdcdes...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, October

RE: [EXTERNAL] RE: 10" pipe with 1.0 CRR

I thought that as a manufacturing standard all steel pipe regardless of schedule had to have a CRR of 1 or greater. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun

RE: Looking For Opinions

You could check with the AHJ…but it looks like it needs protection above the ceiling. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org

RE: Help

dnesday, June 21, 2017 6:00 PM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org<mailto:sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> Subject: Re: Help We also argue, admonish, go off on tangents, etc. On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 1:48 PM Richard Carr <rc...@coxfire.com<mailto:rc...@coxfire.com>> wrote: Usu

RE: Help

Usually we get more challenging questions but we're not picky. Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Original message From: Steve Leyton Date: 6/21/17 4:45 PM (GMT-05:00) To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: Help You put your

RE: Hotels

If it is combustible construction you may need the attic and interstitial spaces protected. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun

RE: Old sprinkler marking

https://trademarks.justia.com/712/40/cnt-l-71240532.html this looks like way before central. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun

RE: Sloped Roof in ESFR system

Yes, unused attic is light hazard but you are limited on head spacing. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Mike

RE: In Building Riser -- Restraints

You have 3 options, Thrust block Mega lug type Rod back to fitting. Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Original message From: "Smith, David" Date: 4/26/17 6:52 PM (GMT-05:00) To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: In Building Riser --

RE: Exterior projection 45 degree angle figure 8.15.7

I have seen it done many times and could not find a good reason why it would not protect a small area. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun

RE: Salvaged Piping

Don't think I would have a problem with it, How old is the existing pipe? Was it wet or dry? Was it visually inspected? Will it hold a hydro? Common practice to re-use existing pipe. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc

RE: Cabinets Against a Wall

I don't know that the crown molding would count, code says cabinet not over 12". Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkle

RE: Obstruction to Pattern Development, Seriously ??

Use the obstruction rule to be 3 time the size of the obstruction away from it. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun

RE: NICET testing & reference material

Someone told me they were not allowed to take hydraulic calculation form in to take the test. Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Original message From: craig.pr...@ch2m.com Date: 11/16/16 4:03 PM (GMT-05:00) To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: NICET testing

RE: nfpa 13 2016 errors

My 2010 edition has it correct. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Rocci Cetani 3 Sent: Monday, October 31

RE: One weird cross connected system

Sounds like a multi-use system, they were common in the 80's. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Todd Williams

RE: 27" Deep Beams

Attach corrigated metal to bottom of beams. Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Original message From: Brian Harris Date: 10/19/16 12:17 PM (GMT-05:00) To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: 27" Deep Beams 3’-6” flange to flange.

RE: Best Price on ESFR Dry Pendent 16.8 K

Viking has one, don’t know if the price is better. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of 321 Sent: Friday

RE: SPRINKLERS ABOVE GARAGE

Check with you local AHJ, I think he will agree with you that the garage needs to be protected. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun

RE: Flexheads in small renovation

to be evaluated. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of John Irwin Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 7:14 AM To: sprinklerforum

RE: Flexheads in small renovation

Are the relocates in the remote area? if not I would not calc. also , some flex brands are better that others as far as friction loss. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 From: Sprinklerforum

RE: Sleeve requirements

It depends on the rating of the wall and the type of fire caulking you use, 1 and 2 hour rated wall you do not need a sleeve but if you are going thru a 4 hour wall you need to use a sleeve. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc

RE: Digital calc' worksheet

I would love to have a copy of that. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Travis Mack, SET Sent: Wednesday

RE: ESC PGEN-5 Nitrogen System

Good product, contact Lucas Kirn, PE he can help you with the info. lk...@ecscorrosion.com Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun

RE: Gloves for cutting machine

No gloves are best for power machines. Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Original message From: Justin Stewart Date: 7/22/16 9:12 AM (GMT-05:00) To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: Gloves for cutting machine I know this is

RE: Small high hazard under dry system

The total remote area should be increased by 30% but no increase needed for the 15 ft. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org

RE: underground pipe under building footings

NFPA 24 does allow you to run under footer. Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Original message From: Rocci Cetani 3 Date: 5/5/2016 2:24 PM (GMT-05:00) To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: underground pipe under building footings

RE: Extended Argument

11.2.3.2.2.2.3 says...whichever is greater, 5 heads would be greater. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun

RE: Extended Argument

5 Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Vince Sabolik Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 8

RE: cpvc sharkbite style fittings?

The rep told me they were working on larger sizes, may be available now, price was about $10/ per as I recall. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum

RE: cpvc sharkbite style fittings?

Spears makes it, I have a cut sheet if you need it. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org

RE: Old pipe schedule

There was not a lot of codes or guidelines back then, some driven by insurance companies but most were just do what you think is best, are the old heads still in or have they been replaced. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc

RE: cpvc sharkbite style fittings?

FlameGuard GripLoc coupling but only in 3/4 and 1". It is a repair coupling, no glue needed. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinkler

RE: cpvc sharkbite style fittings?

You would have to get creative on the thrust block, unistrut, 90 the end of line to get a hanger to keep the line from pushing apart, if you already had armovers or a line that jogged you should be ok. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl

RE: Sprinkler Distance from insulated ceilings

1"-12" below insulation. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Thomas Rein

RE: Oversized fire pump

You can flow 126% of rated capacity, may not be a problem if you are meeting your system demand. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum

RE: Oversized fire pump

Do you know what the system demand is? Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Todd

RE: Oversized fire pump

NFPA 20, 4.14.3.1 tells me to be 0 or higher on the suction side. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun

RE: Oversized fire pump

If you maintaining 18 psi on the suction side with the pump running, why would you do anything? Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum

RE: Hydromator

WAS IT AN ANTI FREEZE SYSTEM? Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Todd Williams

RE: Hydromator

I need to get me one of those thingys. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Todd

RE: Galvanized in 1986 wet system

ALLIED "XL" was popular back then, galv. Exterior coating but black steel inside, better hydraulics than sch. 40. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: Spri

RE: can sidewalls be installed when not located next to a wall?

Under overhead doors is only place I know is acceptable without a wall. Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Original message From: svang...@aerofire.com Date: 12/22/2015 11:14 AM (GMT-05:00) To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: can sidewalls be installed when

RE: Mixed heads

You can if you are near a heat source that requires a higher temp head. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun

RE: PVC (C900) for spigot through floor

YES, it is allowed. Article in Sprinkler Age by Phill Brown. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org

RE: PVC (C900) for spigot through floor

Feb. 2014. I can send you a copy off line if you need. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org

RE: smooth ATR

We use to install rod covers, plastic sleeve that you cut for the length of the rod. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun

RE: ASCOA heads

You could just match the head with another manufacturer. Years ago I did buy some ASCOA heads from a company who bought the rights and were still making them. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227

RE: Steel brackets

Do you make one or use a manufactured one? Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf

RE: Minimum size od Underground supply.

NFPA 24 says minimum 6 if you have fire hydrants. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf

RE: QR reduction in attic?

Agreed, I would look at using attic heads also. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf

RE: exterior cooler/freezer

I was always told, if inside building you put sprinklers in , outside the building you do not. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum

RE: Hanging off bottom of steel bar joists

Good advice, if you need to hang off the bottom chord, do so within 6 of the panel point. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum

RE: Listed ATR .

NFPA 13, 9.1.1.4.2 says mild steel hangers formed from rods...not required to be listed. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun

RE: Vertical Inline Pump

It does not apply to vertical in line pumps. Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Original message From: Brian Harris bhar...@bvssystemsinc.com Date:11/24/2014 10:08 AM (GMT-05:00) To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Cc: Subject: Vertical Inline Pump NFPA-20 sets

Re: Baffles in ESFR

No, not according to NFPA 13. From my Android phone on T-Mobile. The first nationwide 4G network. Original message Subject: Baffles in ESFR From: Todd Williams t...@fpdc.com To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org CC: Is it OK to

RE: Non full height partitions and spacing

Do you look at NFPA 13, 8.6.5.2.2, it can help. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf

RE: Gridded Dry Pipe System

As I recall , it was allow until about 1984. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf

RE: Help Identify this pipe

Yes, if it is grey, can you see if the fittings are melted on? Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org

RE: Dry System with Galvanized Pipe and Black Fittings

NFPA 13 does not require dry systems to be galvanized, that is a Factory Mutual requirement. How is the Raleigh snow and ice? Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From

RE: existing 3/4 branchlines

The retroactivity clause in chapter 1 should allow you to leave the 3/4 pipe. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org

RE: Commodity Class ?

With WOOD storage it should only be a class II commodity. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum

RE: Commodity Class ?

Sorry, you said PATTERNS so it could be class 4.your density does sound correct. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org

RE: old 14.5k ecoh brass upright

Did you check the spare head cabinet, maybe three in it? Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun

RE: FDC Arrangement

As long as you call the gate on the BFP your system control valve and underground is rated for 200, you should be fine, see it all the time. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message

RE: High Temp Heads in Cooler

Yes, they have a defrost mode that will pop a head of 155 deg. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum

Re: segmented-welded fittings

Iowa makes some that are listed. From my Android phone on T-Mobile. The first nationwide 4G network. Original message Subject: Re: segmented-welded fittings From: John Lewis jalewi...@att.net To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org

RE: Hanger Requirement

Greg is correct, and it only applies to pendent heads on drops. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org

RE: FDT Program

Used it several times, worked great. If you call Tyco tech they can give you some names of people that do the calc's. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum

RE: Bedbugs

In Charlotte area same thing, sprinkler contractor paid to put in high temp heads then put standard temp back in. good job. From my Android phone on T-Mobile. The first nationwide 4G network. Original message Subject: RE: Bedbugs From: Scott A Futrell sco...@ffcdi.com To:

RE: Greenhouse with automatic shade curtain

used for head layout. I did not see much valve in the heads below but best coverage we could come up with and the AHJ accepted . The shade cloth was retractable and the heads located at the closing points did not interfere with the operation. Good luck Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire

RE: 13R underground

If it is using a shared domestic line, I would say ...yes. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun

RE: small rpz's

The smaller one are listed with the ball valves, use it as is or you lose the listing. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org

RE: Pipe Schedule Question

You may not be able to tell if is group 1 or 2 because the schedule was the same, the 100 sq ft spacing indicates it was high piled storage. Richard Carr, SET Branch Manager Cox Fire Protection, Inc 6555 Grace Lane. Jacksonville, Fl. 32205 rc...@coxfire.com 904-781-8227 -Original Message

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