I like the specs for multiple FDC inlets, completely ignoring the supplemental consideration of the FDC.
Current job- we install two 2,000 GPM pumps for high -density hi-tech system requiring over 3000 GPM.The consultants wanted multiple storz to meet the system demand via FD pumperS. Funny part- the local FD, 2 miles away, has a 1,000 GPM pumper and a 1,250 GPM pumper. Total, that's their fleet. By the time additional apparatus (apparati?) arrive, there would be no sprinkler pipe left at the roof to discharge thru if our pumps don't. Washington DC is not the only place devoid of common sense. glc -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Kettler Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 9:39 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Backflow: Sprinkler System With hope, all of those FDC's were used if there was an actual fire. Generally speaking, standard FD operating procedures dictate that the first arriving pumper support the sprinkler system via the FDC. If the fire is already out, that much the better. If not, then the pumper will support the system. Personally, I am still struggling with why we (the fire service) began asking for the FDC to be a large diameter hose connection, generally the 5" stortz type. But that is another story. James M. Kettler Fire Marshal Buckingham, PA > Just how many FDC's get used in a fire? Almost every > sprinkler saves that I > read says the fire was out by the time the first responders > got there, or > the fire was controlled and only had to use a couple lines to > put it out. I > realize that high-rise fires on the left or right coast would > be a different > story. I've always wondered if the FDC was used and if so, why? > > David Autry > Plans Examiner > Nebraska State Fire Marshal's Office > 246 S. 14th Street > Lincoln, NE 68508 > 402-471-9659 > 402-471-3118 fax > www.sfm.ne.gov _______________________________________________ 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)
