I would put sprinklers above. Check out 13 (2002) 8.14.1.1 You might check the product listing though, I have run into a few wood ceiling systems that are fire retardant treated.
Matt Grisé PE*, LEED AP Sales Engineer Alliance Fire Protection *Licensed in KS & MO 913.888.0647 ph 913.888.0618 f 913.927.0222 cell www. AFPsprink.com -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jimmy Waite Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 12:53 PM To: AFSA Sprinkler Forum Subject: Drop Wood Ceiling Gentlemen, We have a situation where an engineer in requiring sprinkler protection above a drop wood ceiling. The building is light hazard and noncombustible, and we have obviously provided protection below the ceiling. I can't place a code reference in defense of either side. It would seem that we have adequately protected the wood ceiling by protecting the floor space below it. On the other hand, the back of the wood ceiling would mean there are combustibles in a concealed space. What is everyone's opinion? Thanks, Jimmy Waite Design Engineer Piedmont Fire Protection Systems, LLC 3609 Bastion Lane Raleigh, NC 27604 o: 919.212.2356 f: 919.212.2357 <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] web: <http://www.piedmontfire.com/> www.piedmontfire.com _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
