Transmit a letter to the Owner/Developer/GC pointing out the deficiency, cite the adopted code reference, the cost of the modification requesting how to proceed. When it comes time for hydrotest and/or final inspection you'll have been proactive advising the client in a timely manner if the issue arises, and it will eventually.
John Drucker Jr CET Fire Protection Subcode Official Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector Borough of Red Bank, NJ -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Todd Williams Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 1:39 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [SPAM] - RE: Owner refusal - Found word(s) XXX in the Text body Thom, With all due respect, that schtick won't work. First of all, there is no exception as the local authority can only enforce the Code and not modify it. Second, the super didn't say the canopy didn't require sprinklers, but that he was not going to install them. It is a much more hostile attitude and the age of reasoning may mostly have passed. I was almost kicked off the job this morning for "interfering with the contractor hanging pipe" because we were going over changes. The super is doing this part time and his real job is building rather large vehicles for the military on second shift. No construction experience except having worked as a carpenter at one point. The last time I was at the site, we had it out for about 30 minutes over changes (partial existing building with no access to attic or concealed spaces + changes). This is a one-and-done contract with no hope for recommendations. My biggest concern is getting paid the balance of my contract. I may just call the AHJ and tell him he might want to pay a visit. At 12:06 PM 10/5/2010, you wrote: >Personally I call the AHJ with a question. " I have an assembly type V >construction with a new wood entrance being added. My reading of >section xxx.x.x.x of NFPA 13, and 903.x.x of the IBC tell me this area >should be protected with fire sprinklers. The project super say's I >don't have to do it, but when I ask which exception he is referring too he doesn't respond. >Is there an exception that allows this space to remain unprotected? Am >I missing something? Maybe some local ordinance?" > >You've given the AHJ and yourself an out. > >Thom > >Subject: RE: Owner refusal > > >Your call to the AHJ- fine line to walk. If you know em, have a rapport >with em, make the call. If you don't know em from Adam, he may be best >friends with the supt and you've shot yourself in the foot. > >_______________________________________________ >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) Todd G. Williams, PE Fire Protection Design/Consulting Stonington, CT 860.535.2080 www.fpdc.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) CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY: This email message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and confidential, nor is it, unless specifically stated, intended to be relied upon by any person or persons other than the individual or entity named above and no warranties or representations are made or intended to persons or entities not named above. If the reader is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone, return this message to the address above and delete all copies. Thank you. _______________________________________________ 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)
