Can you wrap the exposed pipe with fireproofing or find a spray-on product that is compatible with CPVC? Rick Matsuda
> On May 30, 2023, at 10:01 AM, Brett Peters <[email protected]> wrote: > > > In these situations I always go back to the GC or building owner, project was > bid to code and there was no disclosure of the AHJ’s requirements above (or > different) than code, submit an extra and have the people that have to pay > the bill go after the AHJ. > Sometimes when someone’s lawyer gets involved over additional costs they > change their mind. > Other than that, not much you can do with someone who can’t be reasoned with > >> On Tue, May 30, 2023 at 1:52 PM Travis Mack <[email protected]> wrote: >> Good afternoon all. I’m trying to help a contractor with an issue he is >> having with an AHJ. I will say that this AHJ has been a challenge on many >> other projects. He has had informal interpretations from NFSA and AFSA about >> other issues and this AHJ just says they are all wrong and he is the only >> one that sees how the standard is correctly interpreted. So, it is likely a >> mute point to push another issue with them, but: >> >> >> >> Is it permissible to install exposed CPVC in a mechanical closet of ±40 sq >> ft? Light hazard, the piping can be installed exposed provided that certain >> criteria are met with sprinklers, spacing, etc. The listings go on to state >> that CPVC can be installed in ordinary hazard compartments of otherwise >> light hazard buildings, etc.. This is just a weird project where it was >> much easier to put a pendent sprinkler 6” off the wall than get a sidewall >> in the room. The CPVC piping is exposed for about 6” going into the room. >> This AHJ is having them rip it all out, cut out the drywall and drop down >> with a sidewall. I believe they were pinned high in the adjoining room and >> couldn’t readily drop down to get the sidewall minimum distance down from >> the ceiling, or something like that. >> >> >> >> >> >> Travis Mack, SET >> >> M.E.P.CAD | >> >> 181 N. Arroyo Grande Blvd. #105 I Henderson, NV 89074 >> >> www.mepcad.com | m: 480.547.9348 >> >> >> >> AutoSPRINK | AutoSPRINK FAB | AutoSPRINK RVT | AlarmCAD >> >> >> >> Book appointment time in my calendar >> >> https://calendly.com/t_mack_mepcad >> >> >> >> >> _________________________________________________________ >> SprinklerForum mailing list: >> https://lists.firesprinkler.org/list/sprinklerforum.lists.firesprinkler.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] > -- > Thank You > Brett Peters > PFPS Ltd > (780) 777 0568 > Sent From My iPhone > > _________________________________________________________ > SprinklerForum mailing list: > https://lists.firesprinkler.org/list/sprinklerforum.lists.firesprinkler.org > To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected]
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