We generally install standard/ stand alone sprinkler systems in houses. This is because our fitters are experienced with CPVC, and it allows them to work independently of the plumbers. I have spoken with contractors who specialize in 13D systems, and they said that they have not found anything that installs faster or cheaper than a CPVC system.
One thing to check on: contact your local water company and get all of the details on how you will need to set up the water connection. Most water companies will not require a fire water meter, and will have only a very small charge to tap the system for a fire sprinkler system, but they do have differing requirements. If you wait too long and the home building only gets a 1/2"-3/4" water line, you could end up needing a pump (that would be expensive). Matt Grisé PE*, LEED AP Sales Engineer Alliance Fire Protection 130 w 9th Ave. North Kansas City, MO 64116 *Licensed in KS & MO 913.888.0647 ph 913.888.0618 f 913.927.0222 cell www. AFPsprink.com -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Law, Kevin W Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 10:52 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Combined vs Standard residential systems I am asking this questions to learn from the collective knowledge and experience of the Forum We are in the very initial stages of building a house and when I was talking with the builders rep in their model home I asked if they install sprinklers in any of the homes they build. His first reply is that they are "very expensive" in a tone that implied they were more of a bother to him than anything else. Washington State has not required sprinklers, yet, but I know in some parts of the Seattle area residential sprinklers are required. Based upon your experience and opinions, what are the pros and cons of a standard residential system with its own dedicated pipe vs. a combined system that ties into the rest of the water supply piping for the house. I am not sure what my options are for contractors in this area for residential systems. I work for a large engineering company on a large industrial complex and I am not tied into the local contractors that well. I see the potential to cultivate a new market in this area if we can get builders to look at sprinkler systems as a selling point, like security systems, home entertainment systems, and upscale kitchens. But to do that we need to educate them and offer them good options. If any of you want to talk off forum I would welcome that as well. Thanks, Kevin Law, PE Sr. Fire Protection Engineer HVAC/Fire Protection, M&PE Bechtel National - WTP Project Ph. 509-371-3280 Cell 509-531-5715 _______________________________________________ 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)
