I'm pretty much on par with what Travis does. Things like linear diffusers can impact my starting point. Todd G Williams, PE Fire Protection Design/Consulting Stonington, CT 860-535-2080 (tel:860-535-2080) (ofc) 860-553-3553 (tel:860-553-3553) (fax) 860-608-4559 (tel:860-608-4559) (cell)
> > On Jun 26, 2017 at 11:41 AM, <LLC Travis Mack; MFP Design > (mailto:[email protected])> wrote: > > > > > > If ceiling sprinklers only, I typically shoot for 8-10” above ceiling. > However, if there are sprinklers in the concealed space, that changes the > target. Also, I have had some jobs with seismic criteria and where we have > to be high in order to meet max bracing lengths. > > > > > > > > It is obviously job dependent. > > > > > > > > > Travis Mack, SET > > > > MFP Design, LLC > > > > 2508 E Lodgepole Drive > > > > Gilbert, AZ 85298 > > > > 480-505-9271 > > > > fax: 866-430-6107 > > > > email:[email protected] (mailto: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 > > > > > > > > > > > From: Sprinklerforum > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Joseph > Meyer > Sent: Monday, June 26, 2017 8:35 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Pipe Height Above Ceiling > > > > > > > > > > What is your preferred (ideal) height to run sprinkler pipe above suspended > ceilings? > > Is your preference to run as low as possible above the depth of the lights > to save on pipe, to run a fixed height above the ceiling (ie: 8", 12", 14") > to simplify cut lengths, just run anywhere in between the lights and > ductwork, or something else? I've heard a few different approaches to this > question and was curious what considerations our experts here make when > determining how high to run. > > Thanks in advance. > > > > > -- > > Joseph Meyer, P.E. > Fire Protection Engineer > > 18207 Edison Avenue > Chesterfield, MO 63005 > Phone: (636) 530-7770 x 149 > Fax: (636) 530-7877 > [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) > > SSC is now providing FULLY ENGINEERED Fire Protection services > > > > > > > > > > > > Virus-free. www.avg.com > (http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient) > > > > > _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org >
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