I would not focus on the phrase shall be permitted (which taken by itself means optional). I would focus on the portion that states to maintain a horizontal distance of 24 inches. Combine this with Figure 8.6.4.1.3.3 that dictates the 4 ft separation is a minimum leads to the interpretation that you must be 2 ft away on each side and you are allowed to exceed the 36” vertical maximum to accomplish it.
Roland Roland Huggins, PE - VP Engineering American Fire Sprinkler Assn. --- Fire Sprinklers Saves Lives Dallas, TX http://www.firesprinkler.org On Apr 2, 2014, at 11:17 AM, Juan Munguia <[email protected]> wrote: > My opinion is section 8.6.4.1.3.3 requires a minimum horizontal clearance > of 24 inches, and therefore allows the deflector to be located at a > vertical distance greater than 36 inches down from the peak. > > Juan Munguia _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
