Thanks very much. These answers are very helpful. Margaret Zabel
--- Paul Pinigis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Most carpeting meets the definition of > non-combustible, but I would > suggest checking the manufacturers cut sheet to > verify. > > Paul J. Pinigis, P.E. > Chief Life Safety Engineer > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Margaret > Zabel > Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 11:39 AM > To: Sprinkler Forum > Subject: Stair shafts > > Using NFPA 13-2002, paragraph 8.14.3.2 describes the > requirements for sprinklers in non-combustible stair > shafts. > > Would a non-combustible construction stair shaft > (concrete stairs, sheetrock/rated walls) that has > carpet on the landings and stair treads be > considered > "non-combustible"? Assuming the stairs are over > 4'-0 > wide, should there be sprinklers located throughout > the shaft -- below treads and stairs? > > Thank you, > > Margaret Zabel > Cisco Fire Sprinklers > _______________________________________________ > 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)
