Check the manufacturer's paperwork. I know that tyco, viking and reliable all have residential design guides. I know the tyco one specifically address temperatures, and they even have pictures/diagrams. I'm sure the other manufacturers do as well.
Thanks, Eric Tysinger CET NICET III - 108988 Designer Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc. 4370 Motorsport Drive Concord, NC 28027 p: (704)782-3032 x1751 f: (704)795-6838 C: (239)633-9703 -----Original Message----- From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of G. Tim Stone Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 8:16 AM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: 13R sprinkler temperatures Todd, Although the book does not stipulate, I have always assumed a horizontal distance. We know what happens when we assume but in this case I believe this one to be safe. Regards, G. Tim Stone G. Tim Stone Consulting, LLC NICET Level III Engineering Technician Fire Protection Sprinkler Design and Consulting Services 117 Old Stage Rd. - Essex Jct., VT. 05452 TEL: (802) 434-2968 Fax: (802) 434-4343 tston...@comcast.net > -----Original Message----- > From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum- > boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Todd Williams > Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 7:57 AM > To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org > Subject: 13R sprinkler temperatures > > 13R (2002) Table 6.6.7.1.5.3 lists minimum distances for sprinklers > from potential heat sources. Are these horizontal distances or > distances in any direction? > > Todd G. Williams, PE > Fire Protection Design/Consulting > Stonington, CT > 860.535.2080 > www.fpdc.com > > _______________________________________________ > Sprinklerforum mailing list > Sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org > http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum > > For Technical Assistance, send an email to: supp...@firesprinkler.org > > To Unsubscribe, send an email to:Sprinklerforum- > requ...@firesprinkler.org (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject > field) _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: supp...@firesprinkler.org To Unsubscribe, send an email to:sprinklerforum-requ...@firesprinkler.org (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: supp...@firesprinkler.org To Unsubscribe, send an email to:sprinklerforum-requ...@firesprinkler.org (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
