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> On Sep 13, 2016, at 08:29, Fox, Duane T. (FireMarshal) > <[email protected]> wrote: > > I have reviewed a couple of these in my jurisdiction. There are a couple of > issues that you will need to resolve before you can make a determination of > system requirements. First is the distilling process itself coming off the > still is a highly flammable liquid, that will then be cut to a less flammable > liquid. The first part is a Class IB FCL which requires at least a 0.45 > gmm/sqft density. Once cut, it will then depend on how much it is cut, > alcohol content ranging from 60% to about 25% is a Class IC FCL, 25% to about > 8% is a Class II, and the rest is Class IIIA. Next will be the storage > process. NFPA 30 will give guidance, once they give you the storage amount > and configuration. All my projects distilled a small amount at a restaurant > so storage was not an issue. I will be getting on of the larger storage > buildings soon at the Dogfish Head Brewery in DE. > > Good Luck. > > > Duane T. Fox, Jr., CFPS, CFI, CFPE > Asst Chief, Technical Services > DE State Fire Marshal’s Office > 302-856-5298 > > > > From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:[email protected]] > On Behalf Of Tim Stone > Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 11:16 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Distilleries > > I need some assistance with a Distillery project. I am working with an > Architect on this project and the Owner is anxious and is requesting cost > estimates for the Fire Protection Sprinkler system. > I have indicated that the owner needs to hire an insurance to underwrite and > specify the sprinkler system requirements. > > The project is roughly 33,000 SF., to include Distillery, Indoor storage of > Spirits in wood barrels, Processing Facility, Mercantile space, Event and > Office spaces. > The Good news is that there is a great public water supply available on site. > Fire Pump and onsite water storage should not be required. > > At this time the Owner would like to get a Square foot price (budget > estimate) on the sprinkler system. Can any one assist? > > If necessary please contact me directly off the forum. > > Thank you in advance. > > Regards, > G. Tim Stone > > G. Tim Stone Consulting, LLC > NICET Level III Engineering Technician > Fire Protection Sprinkler Design > and Consulting Services > > 117 Old Stage Rd. - Essex Jct., VT. 05452 > CELL: (802) 373-0638 TEL: (802) 434-2968 Fax: (802) 434-4343 > [email protected] > > _______________________________________________ > Sprinklerforum mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
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