You should check with the Chlorine Institute on this issue.  Chlorine is
governed by a multitude of regulations as is its use and storage that are
separate from the fire and sprinkler codes.

Norm

On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 3:27 PM, Douglas Hicks <[email protected]> wrote:

> The city is asking if  sprinkler coverage is needed at the sewage
> treatment plant.  Of particular concern is a room (8 x 12) where the
> chlorine in the sewage is treated with SO2 (sulfur dioxide) so the
> discharge is rendered safe to be put into the river.  The building
> construction is a combination of wood and brick.  I do not know any
> dimensions of the entire building or other rooms.  At present, there is a
> sprinkler head in the SO2 room, plumbed off the potable water supply.  No
> shut off valves, no gauges, no drains.
>
> My initial response is if a sprinkler system is needed, it would be
> addressed by the city’s insurance carrier.
>
> Anyone familiar with a sprinkler in treatment plants?
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