Sure, but it also contains an obvious potential source of ignition. An earlier question was asked about penetrations of the envelope in which the FCU's are located; is it a rated space and are penetrations fire sealed? Or is this potential source of ignition essentially embedded in a wall?
NFPA 13R 2007 now offers some especially detailed direction, in this regard and it also underscores the difference(s) between 13 and 13R. If this were a 13R design, it would be another story, but I don't there's any doubt that the intent of 13 is to protect these spaces. Is this more or less hazardous than a linen closet or pantry? Who knows, but it's blurry enough to install a sprinkler and move along, eh? Steve Leyton PROTECTION DESIGN & CONSULTING -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thom McMahon Sent: Monday, July 30, 2007 9:03 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Fan Coil Enclosure in dwelling unit Craig: I think your way off base here. This is NOT a closet. 8.15.1.2.1, A8.15.1.2.1, and 8.15.1.2.2 and the commentary pretty clearly describe this space, as "Concealed Spaces of Non-Combustible or Limited Combustible Construction" Thom McMahon Firetech, Inc. 2560 Copper Ridge Dr Steamboat Springs, CO 80488-2136 Tel: 970-879-7952 Fax: 970-879-7926 ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, July 30, 2007 9:30 AM Subject: RE: Fan Coil Enclosure in dwelling unit Check out NFPA 13, 2007, 21.20.19.2.1. Based on that it sounds like you will have to provide a sprinkler in that space. Craig L. Prahl, CET Fire Protection Group Mechanical Department CH2MHILL Lockwood Greene 1500 International Drive PO Box 491, Spartanburg, SC 29304-0491 Direct - 864.599.4102 Fax - 864.599.8439 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.lg.com _______________________________________________ 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)
