Depending on placement of the full height walls, it is possible some of these existing heads could now be positioned as exceeding the maximum distance from walls.....
Steve -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Todd - Work Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2014 4:44 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Interstitial Space Sprinklers However, if the upright sprinklers are still connected and operational, why wold they need to be taken out? If some of the existing heads are removed and the outlets used as drops (without installing new uprights), then all of the uprights in that area should be removed. Todd G Williams, PE Fire Protection Design/Consulting Stonington, CT www.fpdc.com 860-535-2080 (ofc) > On Feb 27, 2014, at 4:35 PM, Richard Lindner <[email protected]> wrote: > > Based on prior discussions here, this is a cited reference (IFC 2012 > 901.4.5) if applicable. > > "Any device that has the physical appearance of life safety or fire > protection equipment but that does not perform that life safety or > fire protection function shall be prohibited" > > >> On Thu, Feb 27, 2014 at 4:23 PM, Steven Cook <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> We have a fit-out project of an existing core / shell condition building. >> Beam and girder construction, all noncombustible. Existing >> sprinkler coverage is average 10 x 12 spacing for the open space. >> Accounting for beam and other MEP obstructions as required, etc. The >> contract drawings are depicting new branch line piping supplying the >> sprinklers at the ACT >> ceilings. Deck at 15 feet, new ceilings range from 8'6" to 10 feet. They >> currently depict the existing upright heads to remain. >> >> I believe the existing heads are 165 F, but need to verify. It's the >> ground floor of a multi-story building (so not at an un-insulated roof). >> >> Although the heads are not required, is there a requirement to remove the >> existing upright heads? I thought there was, but didn't locate it. >> Pushing to remove them, but want to have back-up when told to "prove" >> they need to come out. >> >> Thanks >> >> Steve Cook >> TG Gallagher >> _______________________________________________ >> Sprinklerforum mailing list >> [email protected] >> >> http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprink >> ler.org > _______________________________________________ > Sprinklerforum mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkl > er.org _______________________________________________ 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
