Look at NFPA 101 (2000, edition) 9.7.3.1 In any occupancy where the character of the potential fuel for fire is such that extinguishment or control of fire is effectively accomplished by a type of automatic extinguishing system other than an automatic sprinkler system, such as water mist, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, Halon 1301, water spray, or a standard extinguishing of another type, that system shall be permitted to be installed in lieu of an automatic sprinkler system. Such systems shall be installed, inspected, and maintained in accordance with appropriate NFPA standards.
David Autry Plans Examiner Nebraska State Fire Marshal's Office 246 S. 14th Street Lincoln, NE 68508 402-471-9659 402-471-3118 fax www.sfm.ne.gov ** Note new email address: [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 12:35 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Gas systems replacing sprinklers Does anyone know if NFPA specifically states that a gas fire suppression system can replace a fire sprinkler in a room, or rooms? I scanned and searched and the only section it addresses that issue is in marine systems 25.1.5, partial systems. Section 1.5 possibly covers it but convincing a fire marshall of that could be a bit tough. Thanks. Aaron Johnson Northwest Consulting, Inc. _______________________________________________ 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)
