I was in PA for training at Victaulic this spring and they mentioned a specialized sprinkler drop that they had produced for Apple in one of their 'dream buildings'. The plan for the building is to have a ceiling that will move up and down, I do not recall what was stated but I think it was in the range of 15-20 feet. Sprinkler protection below the ceiling was of course dilemma for this architect's exotic idea.
Victaulic came up with a solution that was described as a reel set up using braided flexible hose, similar to an air hose reel in a shop. They've either gone through testing for listing or where in the process of listing it back in April. I've never laid my eyes on it but you might want to reach out to your Victaulic rep to see what they know. I'm sure there is significant $$$ involved but it may be a great fit; that is of course if the customer has pockets as deep as Apple's - LOL. Pat Thompson ATS Alaska Direct: 907-375-4176 -----Original Message----- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Steven Cook Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 9:39 AM To: [email protected] Subject: FW: Theater Acoustic Panels I am reaching out to the forum to see if anyone has encountered this situation previously, and if so how they handled the issue. We are working on a theater project that has retractable numerous 5' x 5' acoustic panels, that may at any given time be located anywhere from entirely above the sprinklers (recessed into the ceiling) to 15 feet below the sprinklers. These panels, along with lighting and sound equipment are moved via cable hoists. The engineer has suggested options including: retracting the panels automatically upon water flow alarm, fusible links on one side of the panels so they would drop into a vertical position, and the installation of a deluge system utilizing sidewall sprinklers located below the lowest height of the panels. There are obvious issues with all the above: moving the panels and equipment while the theater is potentially occupied is not a desirable option and likely has unacceptable time delays, similar concerns with the fusible links, and the consequences of an accidental deluge system discharge in this building would be catastrophic. Additionally the space is too large to be covered with sidewall sprinklers along the perimeter. As I see it, the best (and maybe only) option is to reduce the panel size down to less than 4 foot square. Any similar experience or advice? Thanks Steve Cook Operations Manger TG Gallagher _______________________________________________ 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
