I dont have a copy of the Standard available; but there is a certain type of 
plastic which is permitted. 
The NFSA tested heads with plastic and they didn't work properly. 

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On Jul 12, 2013, at 4:25 PM, Ron Greenman <[email protected]> wrote:

> The bags are used to protect the heads from loading as the loaded bags are
> cheaper to replace than the heads. Nevertheless, the bags, when loaded, and
> once again, a judgement call, need to be replaced. The bags (paper or 2 mil
> plastic) will not interfere with the head opening under a fire condition.
> Layers and layers of crap, on the heads or on the bags, will.
> 
> 
> On Fri, Jul 12, 2013 at 12:19 PM, Art Tiroly <[email protected]>wrote:
> 
>> That section applies to paint booths. Would a bag cover be acceptable in a
>> larger open factory building? There are several hundred sprinklers
>> involved.
>> Old heads are being replaced. Heads are now a dust covered blob.
>> 
>> 
>> Arthur Tiroly
>> ATCO Fire Protection Design
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: [email protected]
>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of
>> Smith,
>> David L.(FAC)
>> Sent: Friday, July 12, 2013 2:48 PM
>> To: [email protected]
>> Subject: RE: Sprinkler dust cover
>> 
>> Art;
>> Look at NFPA 13 2010 6.2.6.4.2 also note the annex A
>> 
>> davidsmith
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: [email protected]
>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Art
>> Tiroly
>> Sent: Friday, July 12, 2013 2:31 PM
>> To: [email protected]
>> Subject: RE: Sprinkler dust cover
>> 
>> 
>> An owner wants us to cover sprinklers with a bag or dust cover to keep the
>> sprinklers from becoming loaded with dust.
>> 
>> They say the dust is noncombustible due to chemical additives in the mix.
>> 
>> Is this allowed?
>> If not how does he keep them clean?
>> 
>> Arthur Tiroly
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