CT Code goes by NFPA 14. The State Fire Marshal has been known to modify
this in
specific circumstances.
Todd G Williams, PE
Fire Protection Design/Consulting
Stonington, CT
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860-608-4559 (cell)
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On Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 2:44 PM, sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org
<sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> wrote:
A summary of your findings would be of interest.
Roland
Roland Huggins, PE - VP Engineering
American Fire Sprinkler Assn. --- Fire Sprinklers Saves Lives
Dallas, TX
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> On Jun 8, 2015, at 7:00 AM, mphe...@aerofire.com wrote:
>
> I have a question for the forum at large, and specifically for the NFPA
14
Committee Members. For the forum community "what is the minimum design
pressure
required for a new class I automatic wet standpipe in your location?" I
know
what the un-amended code says, but it includes the catch-all qualification
about
the AHJ being consulted for specific needs. So what I'm looking for is, in
your
region/area;
>
> 1- Does the local fire code accept the NFPA14 requirement for 100 psi
minimum
operating pressure at the required flow rate?
>
> 2 - Does the local fire code amend the NFPA14 requirement from 100 psi
to
something higher or lower?
>
> 3 - Does the local Fire Code Official regulate the NFPA14 requirements
without
having amended the current fire code, ie, require a higher or lower
pressure
than the written code?
>
>
> Also, from the NFPA 14 committee, any comments on discussions leading up
to
the change from 65psi to 100 psi, and your thoughts on the matter will be
appreciated.
>
> In addition, related comments from the Fire Fighters among us, on actual
experience in the "heat of the battle", are most welcome.
>
> And lastly, in respect of the Forum Traffic Control officials, please
respond
to me directly "off forum" at
mphe...@aerofire.com<mailto:mphe...@aerofire.com>.
>
> Mark at Aero
> 602 820-7894
>
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