Then you would have to make it right or take it out. If a system is installed, it has to be per code, whether it is required or not
Todd G Williams, PE Fire Protection Design/Consulting Stonington, CT 860-535-2080 www.fpdc.com > On Feb 27, 2014, at 4:46 PM, Steven Cook <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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 _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
