My favorite comment was that all sections need to indicate grade at 0'. I used the architectural section that has grade at 100'. He mandates that we edit the detail to show grade at 0'.
Also, I do the calcs so the that the particular floor I'm dealing with is 0. We always have the correct delta for Elevation. Again he is mandating that everything be based from zero. I asked where that requirement was in NFPA 13. I got told again "This is my requirement and you will do it this way." So just another badge heavy person. None of the requests change anything in design or in system piping. All of the requests are relatively easy to do. It's just that special inspection requirement I had never seen. Travis Mack, SET MFP Design, LLC "Follow" us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/MFP-Design-LLC/92218417692 Send large files to MFP Design via: https://www.hightail.com/u/MFPDesign Sent from my iPhone > On May 8, 2017, at 7:44 AM, rongreenman . <[email protected]> wrote: > > A shame about the drunk with power AHJ, even when the requirement is good. > When I get that kind of reply I'll always accept the I'm the boss answer but > I do try to get them to help me understand the need. In the Puget Sound a > coalition of contractors, all types effected (and some merely affected), and > AHJs are writing a best practices guide for SFDs. It's working well to dispel > some crazy stuff based on misinformation or a lack of knowledge from all > parties regarding concerns of the other. > > On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 8:25 AM Travis Mack <[email protected]> wrote: >> Sorry I don't have one. This has never been required. The city form we were >> instructed to use has nothing about this either. >> >> This ahj has not done this in the past. He also had some other comments that >> were unusual. When we called about these, his answer was "I'm the ahj. I >> require it my way. You will comply or no permit." >> >> At that point you know you are going to lose every battle. >> >> >> Travis Mack, SET >> MFP Design, LLC >> "Follow" us on Facebook: >> https://www.facebook.com/pages/MFP-Design-LLC/92218417692 >> Send large files to MFP Design via: >> https://www.hightail.com/u/MFPDesign >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On May 8, 2017, at 5:47 AM, Triolo, Joe <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >> >>> I think it’s a good idea, Travis do you have a copy you could send me? >>> Thanks >>> >>> >>> >>> Joe Triolo >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Sprinklerforum >>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Pete >>> Schwab >>> Sent: Monday, May 08, 2017 8:32 AM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: RE: special inspections >>> >>> >>> >>> Travis >>> >>> I wish more AHJ’s would require this. Then we might see GC’s opt to go with >>> Interstitial Sprinklers instead. >>> >>> Pete >>> >>> >>> >> >>> Peter Schwab >>> >>> VP of Purchasing and Engineering technologies >>> >>> >>> >>> Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers Inc. >>> >>> 222 Capitol Court >>> >>> Ocoee, Fl 34761 >>> >>> >>> >>> Mobile: (407) 468-8248 >>> >>> Direct: (407) 877-5570 >>> >>> Fax: (407) 656-8026 >>> >>> >>> >>> www.waynefire.com >>> >>> >>> >> >>> <image001.jpg> >>> >> >>> >>> >>> I sleep in a sprinklered home, do you? >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >>> >>> >>> From: Sprinklerforum >>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Travis >>> Mack, SET >>> Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2017 5:09 PM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: special inspections >>> >>> >>> >>> Has anyone run into a case where the AHJ requires a special inspection form >>> filled for when the interstitial space is filled entirely with >>> non-combustible insulation? >>> >>> It is fairly common in this area for Type V construction multi-family >>> projects to have the interstitial spaces, and sometimes flat attic spaces, >>> to be filled entirely with non-combustible insulation in lieu of providing >>> fire sprinklers in the area. However, we have one local AHJ that is >>> mandating this is a condition that requires a special inspection form. >>> It's a done deal because he flat out stated that it is our way and this is >>> how it will be. I just wonder if anyone else has run into this. We are in >>> the process of investigating what all is required. It seems that we will >>> need a professional engineer to go out and sign off that all insulation is >>> filling the cavity entirely. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Travis Mack, SET >>> MFP Design, LLC >>> 2508 E Lodgepole Drive >>> Gilbert, AZ 85298 >>> 480-505-9271 >>> fax: 866-430-6107 >>> email:[email protected] >>> >>> http://www.mfpdesign.com >>> https://www.facebook.com/pages/MFP-Design-LLC/92218417692 >>> Send large files to us via: https://www.hightail.com/u/MFPDesign >>> LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travismack >>> >>> >>> >>> This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software. >>> www.avg.com >>> >>> >> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 > > -- > Sent from Gmail Mobile > _______________________________________________ > Sprinklerforum mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
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