That is why starting in 2007 or 2010 I believe, a pressure relief valve was 
required on all new wet system. The committee at that time was trying to get 
all air out of the systems. 

John

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> On Jul 14, 2015, at 4:18 PM, Brad Casterline <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> Thanks Jim.
> I won't quote the numbers of the case we recently heard about-- the
> sprinklers were way up there, under a metal deck, non-conditioned space, hot
> day, no pressure relief-- but I was pretty astounded at the increase in
> pressure above normal city static.
> Brad
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:[email protected]]
> On Behalf Of James McHugh
> Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 2:34 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: RE: Air Venting in NFPA 13 (2016)
> 
> Brad,
> Very good point. 
> Jim McHugh
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:[email protected]]
> On Behalf Of Brad Casterline
> Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 2:26 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: RE: Air Venting in NFPA 13 (2016)
> 
> Thanks Peter.
> 
> I just wanted to say that if contractor's start venting practices on
> existing systems, through remote Insp. Test. Conn., aux. drains, ect, for
> piping in areas subject to high ambient temperature, it would be a good idea
> to make sure there is a 1/2" pressure relief valve. The 'air cushion idea'
> is not a myth!!
> 
> Brad
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:[email protected]]
> On Behalf Of Pete Schwab
> Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 12:44 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: RE: Air Venting in NFPA 13 (2016)
> 
> It should be in the 2016 edition unless someone successfully appeals to the
> Standards Council and they overturn the floor action (highly unlikely)
> 
> Peter Schwab
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:[email protected]]
> On Behalf Of Brad Casterline
> Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 11:04 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Air Venting in NFPA 13 (2016)
> 
> Am I understanding correctly that air venting will be required 13-2016?
> 
> 
> 
> There was a motion to NOT require it, but that motion failed, right?
> 
> 
> 
> thanks,
> 
> 
> 
> Brad Casterline, NICET IV
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