A.8.5.5.3 Frequently, additional sprinkler equipment can be avoided by reducing the width of decks or galleries and providing proper clearances. Slatting of decks or walkways or the use of open grating as a substitute for automatic sprinklers thereunder is not acceptable.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rod DiBona Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 10:07 AM To: [email protected] Subject: open grate flooring I am working on a large jail project where the architect has asked me to provide value engineering ideas. One of the things that I am considering bringing to his attention is the possibility of turning their upper cell walkway into an open grate flooring of 4' or less. I was pretty sure that this would eliminate the need for sprinklers under these walkways but I wanted to substantiate it before I presented it. NFPA 13 02 edition 8.5.5.3.1 states " Sprinklers shall be installed under fixed obstructions over 4ft wide such as ducts, decks, open grate flooring, cutting tables, and overhead doors". Am I correct in assuming that if these "floors" are 4' or less that sprinks will not be required? I thought that I remembered that there were other requirements such as percentage or size of openings similiar to the meshing in nursing home curtains but I can't find it anywhere. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Rod DiBona Rapid Fire Protection _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/746 - Release Date: 4/4/2007 1:09 PM -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/746 - Release Date: 4/4/2007 1:09 PM _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
