All seismic joints are expansion joints. But not all expansion joints are seismic joints. If this is just an expansion joint then it is likely ok with branch lines crossing.
Travis Mack, SET MFP Design, LLC "Follow" us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/MFP-Design-LLC/92218417692 Send large files to MFP Design via: https://www.hightail.com/u/MFPDesign Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 22, 2014, at 5:20 AM, Aaron Peck <[email protected]> wrote: > > Agreed, I'm the sub of a sub so I can't officially send an RFI to the prime > contractor. > > Although I'm curious, is there any difference between the two expansion > joints? As far as fire protection? > > I'm going to have a meeting with the people I'm working for tomorrow and just > lay it out what I've found. So it's up to them to find out. But if they > don't, I have to sign off on it at the end, or not. > > Sent from my iPhone > Aaron M. Peck, SET Fire Protection > Skype +1(202)407-9079 > Cambodia +855(0)78700407 > >> On Oct 22, 2014, at 2:27 PM, Forest Wilson <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> If in any doubt, I always send an RFI. >> You have nothing to lose by asking for formal information/ instruction. >> >> >>> On 10/22/2014 1:24 AM, Aaron Peck wrote: >>> I seem to remember there's no difference. Except on this project I have an >>> irregular expansion line and the USACoE plans only indicate expansion >>> joints on the mains, allowing branch lines to cross it without a problem. >>> >>> This project doesn't require seismic bracing. So any thoughts if I should >>> bring it up about the branch lines crossing it? They are 2" in size to 1". >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> Aaron M. Peck, SET Fire Protection >>> Skype +1(202)407-9079 >>> Cambodia +855(0)78700407 >>> >>>> On Oct 18, 2014, at 8:56 PM, Bob <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Jerry, >>>> Looking at the 2010 ed. 6.6.6 (yikes), crawl spaces are specifically >>>> omitted >>>> from requiring sprinklers. Also, a "test" is provided to determine if >>>> sprinklers are required or not, "other concealed spaces that are not used >>>> or >>>> intended for living purposes or storage and do not contain fuel-fired >>>> equipment". >>>> Your situation meets the crawl space omission so there should be no reason >>>> to sprinkle it. I'm working instead of hunting, my weekend is shot! Hope >>>> you have a good weekend. >>>> >>>> Thank You, >>>> >>>> Bob Knight, CET III >>>> 208-318-3057 >>>> www.Firebyknight.com >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Sprinklerforum >>>> [mailto:[email protected]] >>>> On Behalf Of MFPC >>>> Sent: Friday, October 17, 2014 7:46 PM >>>> To: [email protected] >>>> Subject: Sprinklers underneath a struture >>>> >>>> I'm working on a 13r bungalow type building that is built on a hillside. >>>> Would the exposed crawlspace under the build need to be sprinklered. Or >>>> could that be considered balcony type situation? >>>> >>>> Jerry Van Kolken >>>> MFPC (760) 722-2722 >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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 >> >> >> -- >> Forest Wilson >> Project Manager >> 193 California St >> Xenia OH 45385 >> Ph: 937-736-0425 >> >> ///WHO IS JOHN GALT?/// >> >> ******This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and >> intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are >> addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system >> manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only >> for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not >> disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender >> immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete >> this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are >> notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in >> reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.*** >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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
