And the local AHJ says he’ll approve it if I approve it. And I do not want to get involved. 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 Sep 1, 2022 at 10:23 AM, <Bob Caputo (mailto:[email protected])> > wrote: > > > > This is true for impregnated fire treatment however this also weakens the > structural member. There are intumescent paint on the market that can be > applied but must be approved first by the local AHJ. > > > > The problem with these applications can be a lack of uniformity in the > thickness applied (as with any coating) but section 1.5 allows alternatives > were approved by the local AHJ > > > > > On Thu, Sep 1, 2022 at 9:08 AM Anthony Carrizosa > <[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])> > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > According to NFPA 703 NFPA 703 Fire Retardant – Treated Wood. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > This cannot be a paint applied after construction, but must be during the > > wood manufacturing process. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Anthony Carrizosa > > > > > > > > Project Manager | Fire Protection > > > > > > > > 7855 S 206 > > (https://www.google.com/maps/search/7855+S+206?entry=gmail&source=g)th St > > Kent, WA 98032 > > > > > > > > Cell: 206-679-5283 | Office Dir: 253-341-4593 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > https://archerconstruction.com > > (https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2farcherconstruction.com%2f&c=E,1,Wdb65AWzMgSBzW3HDw91SfcRQCtxDUQKoJf-UowQ-WnB_WMosgG-8W7eLePJ42PwWQvLiQx16Pls052VqwHO7tKm-_u5AnWly0ewkNiMkxn-AjQb1JI,&typo=1) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > From: Fpdcdesign <[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])> > > Sent: Thursday, September 1, 2022 6:58 AM > > To: Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers > > <[email protected] > > (mailto:[email protected])> > > Subject: [Sprinklerforum] Intumescent Paint > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Has anyone dealt with a situation where an intumescent paint has been used > > on a wood structure to make a space above a ceiling non combustible? I’ve > > never been a fan of this stuff but I have a building owner that is adamant > > about using it. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________ > > SprinklerForum mailing list: > > > > https://lists.firesprinkler.org/list/sprinklerforum.lists.firesprinkler.org > > To unsubscribe send an email to > > [email protected] > > (mailto:[email protected]) -- > > > > > > > > > > > > > Bob Caputo, CFPS > > > > President > > > > > American Fire Sprinkler Association > > > > > p: > > 214-349-5965 ext124 > > > > w: > > firesprinkler.org (http://firesprinkler.org/) > > > > > > > > > > > Train a safer, more efficient workforce. > > > > By enrolling your employees in the AFSA Apprenticeship Training Series for > Sprinkler Fitters > (https://www.firesprinkler.org/WWW/Education/Apprentice_Training/WWW/Education/Apprenticeship_Training.aspx?hkey=e88ef09e-d74c-407f-abcd-995aff866149), > you will reap the benefits of a qualified, professional installation crew. > Well-trained employees will work smarter, increasing your company's > productivity and, in turn, its profits. Learn more > (https://www.firesprinkler.org/WWW/Education/Apprentice_Training/WWW/Education/Apprenticeship_Training.aspx?hkey=e88ef09e-d74c-407f-abcd-995aff866149). > > > > > _________________________________________________________ SprinklerForum > mailing list: > https://lists.firesprinkler.org/list/sprinklerforum.lists.firesprinkler.org > To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] >
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