The Deutsche Bank Fire in NYC, which had a disconnected standpipe, led to the recent Local Law 64 (Air Pressurized Standpipe Alarm Systems) in NYC for air supervision of standpipes in high-rise buildings under demolition and construction. Not a bad idea, it appears.......
Salvatore J. Izzo, P.E. SFPE, Manager - Technical Services The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Company, Inc. 103 Fairview Park Dr. Elmsford, NY 10523 Tel: (864) 843-5252 Fax: (864) 843-3073 E-mail: [email protected] ________________________________________ From: [email protected] [[email protected]] On Behalf Of Daniel Wilder [[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 1:46 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Massive crew fights fire at landmark http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/7180590.html Houston Fire Department officials said Tuesday that the 36-story structure, which dates to 1929 and was once the tallest in Houston, is being retrofitted with a sprinkler system that has yet to reach the upper floors. Firefighters found themselves delayed by a failure in the building's standpipe, which is used as a water supply on each floor of the building. A gasket in the standpipe ruptured in the basement of the building, leaving little water to pump upward to battle the fire raging above, Assistant Fire Chief Rick Flanagan said. The standpipe in the building was inspected in the last five years and was in good working order at the time, according to HFD spokesman Patrick Trahan. Flanagan said the building is in compliance with current city fire ordinances and was last inspected by HFD in 2009. He added that by 2014 all high-rise buildings in Houston must have half their floors protected with sprinklers; and the entire structure by 2017. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Autry, David Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 10:33 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Massive crew fights fire at landmark Parker said she worked in the Art Deco building for 12 years. This leads me to believe it was built in the 30's and I'm sure no sprinklers. 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 Brown, Mike Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 12:26 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Massive crew fights fire at landmark And this- "Firefighters also had to deal with a problem with the building's internal water supply - apparently a broken pipe. HFD had to pipe water directly into the building". Mike Brown Project Designer Sunland Fire Protection, Inc. 1218 Elon Place High Point, NC 27263 [email protected] Business: 336-886-7027 Ext. #140 Fax: 336-886-7024 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of George Church Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 1:32 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Massive crew fights fire at landmark So where's the answer to the question inquiring minds need to know- WERE THERE SPRKRS? -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John Drucker Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 12:32 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Massive crew fights fire at landmark Massive crew fights fire at landmark Nearly 200 respond to 27th-floor blaze at downtown Chase building By MIKE GLENN, HOUSTON CHRONICLE The Houston Chronicle August 31, 2010 Houston firefighters followed the "textbook approach" in fighting a blaze at a high-rise building Monday night, officials said, sending dozens of fire trucks and deploying nearly 200 crew members. No one was seriously injured in the fire at the JPMorgan Chase building at 712 Main, formerly the Gulf Building, officials said. Five firefighters were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation, but their injuries were not life-threatening, said Assistant Chief Jack Williams. No cause had been determined by late Monday. The fire, reported shortly after 8 p.m., was confined to the 27th floor of the historic building, officials said. At one point, clouds of smoke could be seen coming from near the top of the building. The floor is used solely by the Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program, the pro bono wing of the Houston Bar Association. The fire was brought under control about 11:20 p.m., said Assistant Chief Omero Longoria. Fire officials said fighting such fires is labor-intensive. In Monday's blaze, about 175 firefighters responded, many carrying their equipment up the stairs. Fresh crews were brought in throughout the night to replace their fatigued colleagues. "Any fire in a high-rise is intensive, just to get water to that level," Longoria said. Mayor Annise Parker complimented the department's efforts. "They went above and beyond tonight," she said outside the building Monday night. "They had to pull the hoses all the way up." Parker said she worked in the Art Deco building for 12 years. "It's a beautiful, historic building," she said. Firefighters also had to deal with a problem with the building's internal water supply - apparently a broken pipe. HFD had to pipe water directly into the building. City officials said they hope traffic around the building will be cleared by this morning but were not certain. 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