I am working with a hospital with a total of 9 standpipes. There are standpipes that are both pre and post 1993. The original building is partially sprinklered and the new section is fully sprinklered.
1. Is the intent of NFPA 25 that multiple standpipes be flowed simultaneously to meet the 1250 gpm demand? 2. Should the two sections of the hospital be flow independent of each other? 3. If yes to 1 and 2, could the new section be flowed as a fully sprinklered building (thus 1000 gpm) as opposed to 1250? 4. How should i handle pipe schedule standpipes, if any exist? I haven't had to deal with 5 year standpipe tests before. 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
