I always let the heavyweights battle it out. Let the owner know that if they cannot get, in writing, approval from the AHJ to deviate from 13, then you cannot provide the paperwork stating the system is installed in compliance with 13.
R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis, CET Automatic Fire Sprinklers Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-816-1087 Mobile 318-387-1163 Facsimile [email protected] > >-----Original Message----- > >From: [email protected] [mailto:sprinklerforum- > >[email protected]] On Behalf Of Steve Leyton > >Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 9:35 AM > >To: [email protected] > >Subject: RE: Owner refusal > > > >Todd: > > > >Have had to do this at least three or four times over the years. A > >disclaimer letter at least covers your butt, but a call to the AHJ gets > >results - I recommend both. The reason we would normally NOT rat out > >a client is the chance of losing future work; if said client is adamant > >about putting you at risk of some future liability, they're not really > >worth keeping in the long run. But be absolutely sure that you're > >correct before calling in the cavalry, as that can be REALLY > >embarrassing if they don't back you up. A discrete call and > >run-through with the AHJ isn't a bad idea in that context ... > > > >Steve L. > > > > > > > >-----Original Message----- > >From: [email protected] > >[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Todd - > >FPDC > >Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 7:01 AM > >To: [email protected] > >Subject: Owner refusal > > > >I just coming from a church project where they added an 8 x 16 wooden > >canopy at the main entry. The project super (and also church member) has > >adamantly refused to install sprinklers even though they are required. I > >have told him that they are needed by Code, buy he remains defiant. I > >assume that the AHJ would pick up on it during final inspection, but > >can't count on it. > > > >My plan is to write a letter to the church (my client) stating that > >protection is required by Code and is my best advice, but if they choose > >not to, I am not responsible for the consequences. > > > >How have others handled similar situations? The inspection for CO is > >schedules for Friday. > > > >Sent from my iPhone > >_______________________________________________ > >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) > >No virus found in this incoming message. > >Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > >Version: 9.0.862 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3177 - Release Date: 10/05/10 > >01:34:00 _______________________________________________ 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)
