NFPA 13 - 2013 has stated that this is not in their scope at this time. A.3.9.1 General. A six-sided portable storage container can be a combustible or noncombustible enclosed storage unit with varying dimensions ranging from small portable rental storage units to large freight containers. The Technical Committee on Sprinkler System Discharge is unaware of fire tests, and no design guidance is furnished.
John John August Denhardt, P.E., FSFPE Strickland Fire Protection Incorporated 5113 Berwyn Road College Park, Maryland 20740 Office Telephone Number: 301-474-1136 Mobile Telephone Number: 301-343-1457 FIRE SPRINKLERS SAVE LIVES - Can you live without them? -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Michael Foster Sent: Friday, July 05, 2013 2:42 PM To: [email protected] Subject: POD Storage We have a client that wishes to store the POD style storage units in their warehouse, they have asked what sprinkler design criteria is required. I have been unable to fine anything in NFPA or FM data sheet, so I am looking for any help Thanking you in advance Regards Michael Foster Phaser Fire Protection Ltd. [email protected] tel: 604.888.0318 fax: 604.888.4732 cel: 604.790.0937 _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
