Hi All, I can't check the forum archives right now because the website isn't loading for me for some reason. Based on NFPA 13 2013.
Can sidewalls be installed when not located next to a wall? Assuming we meet the all the minimum/maximum spacing requirements, vertical distance below the deck requirements, standard spray sprinklers, ordinary hazard occupancy, noncombustible construction. Walking from branchline to branchline left to right, can I install upright, upright, sidewall facing right, sidewall facing left, upright, upright. With spacing from upright to upright equal to 12ft, spacing from upright to backside of sidewall of 6ft, and spacing from sidewall face to sidewall face equal to 20ft. Is this acceptable? The first thing most people say is "will the sidewall be next to something like a baffle or installed with the pipe in a soffit?" As of now, no, there is nothing behind the sidewalls. If something is required, please help me find the direction in the code for this requirement and design parameters. Because right now all I am finding is a lot of "grey" area that people can interpret whichever way suits their needs. I'm looking for "black and white" if it is in there. If it's only "grey", opinions are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and help! Thanks, Sean VG _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
