I can't seem to get past wanting them at all in a two story building. Maybe another question is did someone recently return from a seminar? Or perhaps better yet is what have they been smoking?
On Tuesday, August 9, 2016, Brian Harris <[email protected]> wrote: > > > *From:* Sprinklerforum [mailto:[email protected]. > org > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>] > *On Behalf Of *[email protected] > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> > *Sent:* Tuesday, August 09, 2016 11:09 AM > *To:* [email protected] > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> > *Subject:* RE: Combination Standpipes > > > > Why does a 2-story bldg. need a standpipe? Great question > > > > Does your current design use the stairs for your sprinkler risers? No, > all risers are in the pump room. > > > > You’ll may need a different pump due to pressure and possibly flow rate > increase for standpipes versus sprinkler flow. Plenty of pressure & flow, > not a concern. > > > > If you design system risers routed in chases or other avenues for > distribution now you need to be providing combination standpipe risers in > the stairs. Bingo > > > > Why is an architect dictating what you provide as far as being a combined > standpipe/riser? Not exactly sure what prompted them to be added. > > > > Sometimes it makes better sense to leave the standpipes separate from the > sprinklers. Agreed. > > > > So there are a lot of things to consider. > > > > Or just throw out what you did and start over and bill them EXTRA. I wish > it was that easy…. > > > > > > *Craig L. Prahl *Fire Protection Group Lead/SME > *CH2M* > 200 Verdae Blvd. > Greenville, SC 29607 > Direct - 864.920.7540 > > Fax - 864.920.7129 > > CH2MHILL Extension 77540 > [email protected] > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> > > > > *From:* Sprinklerforum [mailto:[email protected]. > org > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>] > *On Behalf Of *Brian Harris > *Sent:* Tuesday, August 09, 2016 8:21 AM > *To:* [email protected] > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> > *Subject:* Combination Standpipes [EXTERNAL] > > > > Hypothetical question: > > > > You’ve completely designed a (2) story school, 6 zones with a pump, and > now the owner/architect has decided to had combination standpipes to the > job. What would be your thoughts on the amount of work involved? > > > > *Brian Harris, CET* > > BVS Systems Inc. > > Sprinkler Division > > bvssystemsinc.com > > Phone: 704.896.9989 > > Fax: 704.896.1935 > > > -- Sent from Gmail Mobile
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