Lintel, n. The horizontal beam that forms the upper part of a window or door 
frame and supports part of the structure above it. (from the Latin limitaris)

                        - American Heritage Dictionary

Todd G Williams, PE
Fire Protection Design/Consulting
Stonington, CT
www.fpdc.com

On Oct 3, 2013, at 12:07 PM, Roland Huggins <[email protected]> wrote:

> But the design is not compartment driven so how does that imply two 
> compartments?  Actually, it's to stop the rearward discharge from wetting the 
> other sprinkler.
> 
> Roland
> 
> Roland Huggins, PE - VP Engineering
> American Fire Sprinkler Assn.       ---      Fire Sprinklers Saves Lives
> Dallas, TX
> http://www.firesprinkler.org
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Oct 3, 2013, at 6:33 AM, [email protected] wrote:
> 
>> 13 (2013) 8.7.3.1.4 seems to support the lintel as a beam.
>> 
>> 8.7.3.1.4    Sidewall spray sprinklers shall not be installed back-to-back 
>> without being separated by a continuous lintel or soffit.
>> 
>> Ron F
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