IBC 2012, 703.4

Justin Reid

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On Feb 21, 2013, at 3:33 PM, "Cahill, Christopher" <ccah...@burnsmcd.com> wrote:

> Not to be picky but IBC 2013?  Don't ya mean '12?  What section are you 
> referring to that sprinkler rating equivalent changed?  I can think of two 
> areas that had rating tied to sprinklers, atriums and substitute for 1 hour 
> construction.  Did they change? 
> 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org 
> [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of 
> bcasterl...@fsc-inc.com
> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 2:26 PM
> To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org
> Subject: RE: Window sprinklers
> 
> I think only horizontal mullions are considered an obstruction to wetting the 
> glass. Also, in IBC 2013, the sprinkler equivalent for Fire Rated is no 
> longer approved.
> 
> Quoting Rod DiBona <r...@rapidfireinc.com>:
> 
>> Pretty sure you do. The mullion acts as a barrier. More than likely if 
>> you present the dilemma to the A/E team they change the window.
>> 
>> Rod at Rapid
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org
>> [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of 
>> A.P.Silva
>> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 11:07 AM
>> To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org
>> Subject: Window sprinklers
>> 
>> I have two windows, each 2'-6" wide, separated by a vertical mullion. 
>> Do I need two window sprinklers?
>> 
>> Tony
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