Rod:
Open grating may not be an option in a prison (Corrections) Facility. All
have solid walkways between layers of cells for the reason that it prevents
inmates on upper levels from defecating/urinating on prisoners below them.
You should really check the ACA "American Corrections Assoc." guideline's.
They will also provide minimums on the width of the walkway. The width is a
safety issue, so that prisoners can be escorted safely from their cells to
other areas, and to provide a width sufficient for the safety of the
corrections officers escorting the inmate.
Thom McMahon
Firetech, Inc.
2560 Copper Ridge Dr
Steamboat Springs, CO 80488-2136
Tel: 970-879-7952
Fax: 970-879-7926
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rod DiBona" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 11:06 AM
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)
_______________________________________________
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)
