We've got ROC in 2-1/2 weeks.   I think it may be too late to make a
public comment (Yes Roland, I should know this) but if anyone has a
question or comment regarding this log, please send to me off-forum and
I'll throw it into the discussion.

Steve Leyton
Protection Design & Consulting
San Diego, CA




-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ed Kramer
Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2009 8:48 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: NFPA 14 roof access

I've reread (several times) the proposed change to 7.3.2(5) and I think
I
now understand the intent.  But I'm still confused.  

The proposed change to A.7.3.2 (also part of 14-53 Log#CP3) adds a
sentence
that reads "Only one standpipe is necessary to serve the roof, it is not
the
intent to extend each standpipe to the roof level."  

OK, let's say we have 3 stairways and 3 standpipes.  Stairway 1 has roof
access, stairway 2 & 3 don't.  Per 7.3.2(5), we install a valve at the
highest landing in stairway 1.  Per 7.3.2(5), we install a valve above
the
roof at stairways 2 and 3.  So I'm having a hard time understanding how
"Only one standpipe is necessary to serve the roof, it is not the intent
to
extend each standpipe to the roof level" should be interpreted. I don't
see
anything in 14-53 Log#CP3 that mentions testing.

Ed Kramer
Littleton, CO


 
> The intent of CP #3 is to clarify the intent that there only needs to
be
> a single roof connection to facilitate testing.   The language remains
> regarding a connection at the highest landing of stairs serving roof
> access.  Many AHJ's will require manifolds at the top of all
standpipes
> arbitrarily, as they perceive a potential value in suppression
> operations.
> 
> Steve
> 

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