You are right. You calc based on the listing. So if in the example originally, they are spaced 18x12 at a 10' ceiling, you have to calc 5 sprinklers at 18x18 listing. The actual area is 1080 sq ft.

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On 6/27/2016 6:58 PM, Steve Leyton wrote:
But if they're stretched or projected to 18' in one direction, you have to calculate them for the 18 squared. Or am I missing something?



Steve


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Date: 6/27/16 6:43 PM (GMT-08:00)
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Subject: Re: EXTENDED COVERAGE SPRINKLERS

That is using a basis of 16x16 and assuming the sprinklers are maxed out in a perfect world.

I believe the handbook is trying to clarify that even though you could go to 900 sq ft, you still have to cover a minimum of 5 sprinklers. So, in theory, if you have 20x20 spacing, even though you could do 900 sq ft for a 10' ceiling, you would have a potential 2000 sq ft design area. It is not saying you have to do an area of 5x sprinkler coverage. If you sprinklers cover 18x12, you are required to calculate them at 18x18 listings. If you get the QR reduction to 900 sq ft, you are still going to have to calc a minimum of 5 sprinklers.

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On 6/27/2016 6:38 PM, Trillium Fire Sprinkler Design Inc. wrote:

its say on page 598n 2013 handbook. ``if the reduction of area is applicable such as that the minimum area density area was 900 sqft, then the 1280 sqft area would be required.`` according to 11.2.3.2.2.3

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If the sprinklers are 18' apart or 9' off of walls, then 5 x 324 SF would be correct.

Steve

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Date: 6/27/16 6:22 PM (GMT-08:00)

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Subject: Re: EXTENDED COVERAGE SPRINKLERS

You are reading wrong. You need to calculate 5 ex COV sprinklers at a minimum. You don't have to do 5x324. If they only cover 1400 sq ft for whatever reason so be it. You still calc 5.

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On Jun 27, 2016, at 6:07 PM, Trillium Fire Sprinkler Design Inc. <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:

    I HAVE A 750 SQFT CLASS ROOM. DUE TO THE CONFIGUARTION OF THE
    LIGHTS AND A FEW BUMP OUTS IN THE WALLS. I NEED TO USE  FIVE
      18x18 EC SPRINKLERS.

    IF I READ THE CODE CORRECTLY. I NEED TO CALCULATE 5 TIMES 324
    SQFT. WHICH IS 1620 SQFT.  WONDERING IF I AM READING THIS RIGHT?

    I DON'T SEE THE ADVANTAGE WHEN I CAN USE 7 STANDARD Q.R.
    SPRINKLERS TO COVER THE SAME ROOM. 11' CEILINGS MY DESIGN AREA
    WOULD ONLY BE 923 SQFT.

    AM I MISSING SOMETHING?

    THANKS

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