Take a look at Tyco's residential design guide, page 7 & 9. Page 9 shows the distance the sidewall sprinkler needs to be away from the peak as to minimize the obstruction caused by the slope. So, to answer your question I would say no to a single sprinkler at the peak, but there are other options.
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 Ralphy Henderson Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 2:27 PM To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org Subject: 13D Sprinklers at peak I don't see anything specifically in 13D nor in manufacturer's literature but can a 13d sprink be installed AT THE RIDGE (picture a gable) spraying in the same direction as the ridge with the sloped ceiling running perpendicular? thanx R _______________________________________________ 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)
