Good question, what is the intent of attic sprinklers?
I suspect the intent includes protection of the roof structure and sheating, since fire rises and would quickly involve these combustible components of the attic, as well asa the ceiling joists. I think this is why the sprinklers throw water onto the underside of the roof components as well as attic side of the ceiling-joists. segue... I have a complete wood construction building (exterior siding, trim-counters-and-cabinets in the dining room and bar, wood paneling in the rooms and corridors on walls and ceiling, wood beam structure, and the concealed attic space all are wood. This hotel is getting sprinklers, but only in the current addition because the sprinklers qualified as a tradeoff to allow continuation of all the combustible construction and trim. This is fine, I like wood buildings. But to partially sprinkler this beautiful hotel (even if it was assigned 13R), is an injustice to what sprinklers could do to save the structure. I see an opportunity for someone to blame sprinklers for not saving this building should a fire occur. Heck, this building has so much wood, it could burn from the outside inwards. I am adding notes to the sprinkler plans that this design is not sufficient to provide property protection. I also am telling the owner what he is getting for his dollar of sprinkler installation, and what he is not getting. Scot Deal Excelsior Fire On 5/22/07, Chris Cahill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
This is a theoretical question based on a real situation and an odd idea I had this morning. Got a single ridge line, wood attic, less than 60' wide, no hips. A perfect application for attic heads.
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