Mike, Truth is plumbers want to do this work in homes as part of the plumbing system not unlike electricians who install smoke alarms as part of the electrical system. These two trades are accustomed to "prescriptive" methods in homes by way of the IRC, NEC, NSPC and IFGC. RP3 would seem to be a component of that not unlike R-313 for the electricians. Then again I'm certain you already knew that.
John Drucker Fire Protection Subcode Official (AHJ) Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector New Jersey PS- Don't shoot the messenger who spends a great deal of his time with residential projects, architects and tradespeople. It is what it is. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael O'Brian Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 9:19 PM To: SprinklerFORUM Subject: ICC Version of 13d Okay Sprinkler Guys Today at the ICC code hearings the Plumbing Committee heard RP3 and RP8. See the code change here (scroll one or two changes down to RP3) http://www.iccsafe.org/cs/codes/2007-08cycle/ProposedChanges/V2_RP1-8.pdf This is a code change which would give installation requirements for multi-purpose piping for sprinkler systems in the body of the residential code (a modified pipe schedule like system). RP3 passed and RP8 was denied. Now this was the committee action and it may be debated on the final action hearings in September. The code change only applies to multipurpose piping in one and two family dwellings. It has many layers of built in safety. A designer would still be allowed to utilize a 13d system and this really provides an option for the user. I am just curious what you all think? I know as sprinkler designers we may feel like we should not like this, but the intent is to make sprinkler installation in homes as convenient as possible. (ps there was a floor amendment which clarified hangers and some other issues) Michael O'Brian Code Savvy Consultants 313-618-6401 fax 313-557-0294 www.codesavvyconsultants.com www.inspector911.com ************************************ Checkout our partner website www.inspector911.com. It has free checklists, message boards, and lots of great information. Visit today and sign up for the free newsletter _______________________________________________ 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)
