I would think that the vast majority of problems in mis-handling sprinklers in this manner come from premature actuation (especially with glass bulb) and not failure to actuate in a fire. I would also think that only in very rare circumstances would you lose a building due to an accidental discharge of a sprinkler.
Todd G Williams, PE Fire Protection Design/Consulting Stonington, CT www.fpdc.com On Sep 5, 2013, at 11:48 AM, "Cahill, Christopher" <[email protected]> wrote: > "then it appears you can re-use sprinklers left in drops or sprigs" Where > does this appearance come from? I don't see it in the Code, Annex or > Handbook. Quite frankly, that is the only place that counts in descending > order of priority. > > I agree with Todd there is some judgment and risk tolerance. I'm sure not > 'buying' a building loss over what a <$10 device I my current role. When I > was a contractor maybe we weren't perfect in this regard. When I was an AHJ > if asked - new, and lot of don't ask don't tell. > > Chris Cahill, PE* > Senior Fire Protection Engineer > Burns & McDonnell > 8201 Norman Center Drive > Bloomington, MN 55437 > Phone: 952.656.3652 > Fax: 952.229.2923 > [email protected] > www.burnsmcd.com > > Proud to be one of FORTUNE's 100 Best Companies to Work For > *Registered in: MN > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mark A. > Sornsin, P.E. > Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2013 10:27 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: removing sprinkler on drop > > I would argue that this shouldn't be an argument as long as it is specified > up-front. If the owner or engineer says do not reinstall, then don't argue, > because if you win, it is your butt on the line should the head fail. > > If this is a competitive bid situation or direct work with owner, with no c _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
