Todd- Thank you. Brian Harris, CET BVS Systems Inc. bvssytemsinc.com
-----Original Message----- From: Sprinklerforum <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Fpdcdesign via Sprinklerforum Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 7:24 AM To: Sprinklerforum <[email protected]> Cc: Fpdcdesign <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Attic Piping I typically use option 2. Sometimes the framing at the peak can be a little funky and it is easier to adjust a smaller line. Also, I will put 1” outlets on any welded pipe for attic sprinklers, in case sprigs become necessary. Todd G Williams, PE Fire Protection Design/Consulting Stonington, CT 860-535-2080 (tel:860-535-2080) (ofc) 860-554-7054 (tel:860-554-7054) (fax) 860-608-4559 (tel:860-608-4559) (cell) > > On Oct 27, 2021 at 7:04 AM, <Brian Harris via Sprinklerforum > (mailto:[email protected])> wrote: > > > > Seems were seeing more and more wood framed buildings these days and with > that comes attics. Just curious what the general school of thought is with > running piping in these spaces. Is it better to run the Main high under the > ridges with back to back heads (size permitting) or is it better run Mains > low and then run smaller Mains up the slope feeding branches at the ridges? > I'm working on a job now that kinda resembles a long rectangle with no center > (courtyards). I have all the heads laid out with B/B at the ridges, some AP's > in the corners & throughout as needed. Just looking for ideas from some of > you with much more attic experience than I have. Brian Harris, CET BVS > Systems Inc. Design Manager bvssystemsinc.com > (http://bvssystemsinc.com)<http://bvssystemsinc.com/> Phone: 704.896.9989 > (tel:704.896.9989) Fax: 704.896.1935 (tel:704.896.1935) > _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list > [email protected] > (mailto:[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 _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
