By definition, a lintel is a header above an opening in a wall. If a beam would suffice, a room with a beam is would be two compartments. We reasonable assume that a fuel package is not placed within a doorway (aka under the lintel).
Roland Roland Huggins, PE - VP Engineering American Fire Sprinkler Assn. --- Fire Sprinklers Saves Lives Dallas, TX http://www.firesprinkler.org On May 13, 2013, at 10:55 AM, Ralphy Henderson <[email protected]> wrote: > But it doesn't say a wall... it says "a barrier or partition capable of > delaying heat". Isn't the intent to basically have a compartment capable of > containing the heat in one area and ensuring only the sprinklers in the > compartment operate? In dealing w/ compartments it is acceptable to have > openings into other areas as long as the minimum lintel depth is met. This > beam is basically an 18" lintel separating the two areas. > > > _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
