How dare you to use facts in a philosophical debate - lol
Roland
On Feb 25, 2009, at 3:19 PM, Ed Vining wrote:
This retired PE says the unnamed engineer is wrong. The design area
requirements are based on the degree of hazard, not the probability or
frequency of fires.
Ed Vining
On Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 3:02 PM, Fletcher, Ron
<[email protected]>wrote:
I would like the take from the PE's on forum on how to deal with a
plan
review comment from an unnamed engineering firm (RJA).
"Due to the higher than normal potential for a fire in the occupant
sleeping and common areas, the reduction in fire are (remote area)
for
quick response sprinkler in accordance with NFPA #13 Figure
11.2.3.2.3.1
is not a good engineering practice. Please revise the hydraulic
calculation to account for at least the minimum 1500 square foot
design
area as specified by NFPA #13."
The hazard is a dormitory at a minimum security prison.
Ron Fletcher
Aero Automatic Sprinkler
Phoenix, AZ
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