I could be wrong, but isn’t there something in IFC that states a fire protection system left in place needs to be compliant for the area? I’ve had inspectors interpret as you indicate. It’s the rationale that you can’t leave dead sprinkler pipe in the air.
Now, I have had this same situation and argued in the case the sprinkler was just a “glorified plug.” Contractor was in a bind, no access to remove the sprinklers. But, if you dig into the fire code, you may find where he is at least starting from. You won’t find your answer in NFPA 13. <http://www.mfpdesign.com/> Travis Mack, CFPS, CWBSP, RME-G, SET Engineering Manager MFP Design 3356 E Vallejo Ct Gilbert, AZ 85298 NEW EXTENSION: 480-505-9271 ext. 700 NEW MOBILE: 480-272-2471 <mailto:tm...@mfpdesign.com> tm...@mfpdesign.com <mailto:travis.m...@ferguson.com> travis.m...@ferguson.com www.mfpdesign.com Send large files to us via: <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hightail.com%2Fu%2FMFPDesign&data=02%7C01%7C%7C1121d49f9e6b4cf248f108d4df580e77%7C14e5497c16da42e69ffa77d19bafe511%7C0%7C0%7C636379016677342180&sdata=eGdMZGu2wXhUupGwgGTrqF3b54OP5%2BAZvlHhABSexWY%3D&reserved=0> https://www.hightail.com/u/MFPDesign LinkedIn: <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Ftravismack&data=02%7C01%7C%7C1121d49f9e6b4cf248f108d4df580e77%7C14e5497c16da42e69ffa77d19bafe511%7C0%7C0%7C636379016677342180&sdata=tT5E7LsZjSmyreKi4gDCa70EWN%2BZodi%2FhbeCbHNRijI%3D&reserved=0> https://www.linkedin.com/in/travismack “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.” Need/Want a faster way to check material pricing? Build a material quote? Check availability ? Searching for an invoice? *If you do not already have an account with ferguson.com, click <https://www.ferguson.com/account-registration> here to register.* **Have a Ferguson account? Download the Ferguson app for on-the-go access to your favorite ferguson.com features. <http://fergusoncommunications.us.newsweaver.com/hq7bgesq7f/1qtklpp37l9byeftyuoy12/external?email=true&a=6&p=2591775&t=517003> Apple iOS devices or <http://fergusoncommunications.us.newsweaver.com/hq7bgesq7f/n1gewi5ud95byeftyuoy12/external?email=true&a=6&p=2591775&t=517003> Android devices** From: Sprinklerforum <sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org> On Behalf Of Ed Vining via Sprinklerforum Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2020 11:35 AM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Cc: Ed Vining <fpe...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Uprights in non combustible concealed space Not really. The codes and standards determine the decision. This may be my last post. At the age of 95 I am starting to lose interest. Ed Vining 2770 Pleasant Hill Rd Apt 228 Pleasant Hill CA 95423 925-448-2159 fpe...@gmail.com <mailto:fpe...@gmail.com> On Thu, Jun 18, 2020 at 11:28 AM Cary Webber via Sprinklerforum <sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org <mailto:sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> > wrote: On the downside, if all areas above the ceilings are not protected, it may give a false sense of security. On the upside, more sprinklers are better, and even if not required they can act as detectors in the space. Bottom line is that the AHJ has ultimate decision making authority. Cary Webber CFPS Director, Technical Services Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. 1470 Smith Grove Road, Liberty, SC 29657 Tel: 864-843-5161 <http://www.reliablesprinkler.com/> From: Sprinklerforum <sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org <mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org> > On Behalf Of John Irwin via Sprinklerforum Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2020 2:21 PM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org <mailto:sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> Cc: John Irwin <jir...@quickresponsefl.com <mailto:jir...@quickresponsefl.com> > Subject: Uprights in non combustible concealed space CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you can confirm the sender and know the content is safe. We installed temporary upright Protection in a partially occupied building during a major renovation. We then came back and dropped pendent heads in the new ceiling. We left the uprights above the new ceiling. Fire inspector says we need to remove the uprights now. Is there a basis for removing these? I realize they are not required but are they permitted to remain? John Irwin _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org <mailto:Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org> http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
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