Add me to the agree list. If a "structure" is code-classified as one building, then you apply the requirements of the code throughout. We somewhat addressed this issue in the 2007 edition of 14, but it was directed at high-rise buildings:
"5.4.1.2.1 In buildings classified as high-rise, all required standpipes shall be automatic or semiautomatic, including partial height and horizontal standpipes that serve only a portion or limited number of floors within the building." Since I wrote that section and made the proposal, I know that it was MY intent to eliminate confusion about application of "worst case" conditions throughout a building. (This issue had been raised previously; Mistuh Huggins and I discussed this before the last ROP). The key issues are operational logistics and firefighter safety - we don't want to create any confusing conditions that could land firefighters anywhere near the fire floor without a water supply. The idea of using signage or other means to try and direct responders to where hose connections are located is not reasonable. Steve Leyton PROTECTION DESIGN & CONSULTING The foregoing is my opinion only and is not intended to represent the NFPA 14 Technical Committee, nor serve as an interpretation of the standard. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Denhardt Sent: Friday, July 06, 2007 5:51 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Standpipe Agree 100%. (my knee jerk reaction also) John August Denhardt, P.E. Strickland Fire Protection Incorporated 5113 Berwyn Road College Park, Maryland 20740 Office Telephone Number: 301-474-1136 Mobile Telephone Number: 301-343-1457 FIRE SPRINKLERS SAVE LIVES -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Sornsin Sent: Friday, July 06, 2007 8:50 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Standpipe My knee-jerk response is that if the building qualifies for standpipes, then the entire building is to be equipped with them. Mark A. Sornsin, PE Fire Protection Engineer Ulteig Engineers, Inc. Fargo, ND 701.280.8591 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gregg Fontes Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 6:12 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Standpipe If you have a non-highrise building that has half the building 5-stories and the other half 3-stories, would the standpipe only be required in the 5-story portion? Gregg Fontes Cen-Cal Fire Systems, Inc. 209-334-9119 _______________________________________________ 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) _______________________________________________ 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)
