Totally agree Ken, I have heard repeatedly in my career that if you go FM you have to go all FM or you are picking and choosing one aspect of a guide that is not complete. We can't use an exception from the 2019 edition of 13 but use the rest of the 2016 edition because it's advantageous.
On Tue, Jan 16, 2024 at 1:15 PM Ken Wagoner <k...@parsleyconsulting.com> wrote: > Kyle, > > I appreciate your points, and there is merit in them all. > > However. In the document you've referenced, FM 8-34, this little section > is found: > > 2.1.4.1 In addition to the recommendations in this data sheet, follow the > sprinkler, ceiling and in-rack, > installation guidelines indicated for Storage sprinklers in FM Global > Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet > (i.e., Data Sheet) 2-0, Installation Guidelines for Automatic > Sprinklers.... > > And, I might point out that when it comes time to obtain insurance > coverage for the facility, conformance with 8-34, and 2-0 will certainly be > taken into account. > > My experience suggests it is a best practice to not venture into FM Global > unless your design/layout meet all of the applicable requires, and not just > those found at first glance in one particular data sheet. > > good discussion, > *Ken Wagoner, SET* > > > *Parsley Consulting 500 West Mechanic Street Harrisonville, Missouri > 64701-2235* > *Phone: (760) 745-6181 * > *Visit the website > <https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.parsleyconsulting.com%2f&c=E,1,Y5zKJKPEh1mBEBqSR-VE9cUKl5y-eyP8BpvmE_5j9ZqW2eJbNphYzrCMBZ-2YuX6d-RRkHI4gQ1FV-cvOeCfRC58uZS9NiToZv2mx7909oCqLvCW_n5hDHeK&typo=1>* > > > On 1/16/2024 12:24 PM, Kyle.Montgomery wrote: > > Not to be a contrarian to the contrarian, but it kind of depends on what a > Fire Protection Engineer and the AHJ are willing to sign off on, doesn’t > it? I’ve seen a lot of variances approved to allow the use of FM Global > design criteria for something outside of the scope of NFPA 13 (warehouse > buildings over 45 feet tall, for example) where they don’t necessarily > require the entire project to follow FM Global guidelines. > > > > In fact, to paraphrase one of my favorite pirate captains: “The FM Data > Sheets are more like guidelines than actual rules.” > > > > If NFPA 13 doesn’t doesn’t have a clear standard in place, then it’s > generally allowed to invoke the “Equivalency” section… i.e. “nothing in > this standard is intended to prevent the use of… methods… of equivalent or > superior quality.” > > > > *Kyle Montgomery* > > > > *Aero Automatic Sprinkler Co.* > > *21605 N. Central Ave.* > > *Phoenix, AZ 85024* > > *Direct: 623.580.7820* > > *Cell: 602.763.4736* > > kmontgom...@aerofire.com > > > > > > > > *From:* Ken Wagoner <k...@parsleyconsulting.com> > <k...@parsleyconsulting.com> > *Sent:* Tuesday, January 16, 2024 10:08 AM > *To:* sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org > *Subject:* [Sprinklerforum] Re: [EXTERNAL] Autostore > > > > Not to rain on the parade, or contradict Benjamin, it's worth noting that > when you seek to follow the guidelines in an FM Global data sheet for > storage, or almost anything, the entire system has to follow FM Global data > sheets, including system layout, hydraulic calculations, hanging, seismic > (if required). > > Their data sheets are wonderful, however, if you look to use one you can > metaphorically throw NFPA 13 right out of the window. > > sincerely, > > *Ken Wagoner, SET* > *Parsley Consulting* > > * 500 West Mechanic Street Harrisonville, Missouri 64701-2235* > *Phone: (760) 745-6181 * > *Visit the website > <https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.parsleyconsulting.com%2f&c=E,1,Y5zKJKPEh1mBEBqSR-VE9cUKl5y-eyP8BpvmE_5j9ZqW2eJbNphYzrCMBZ-2YuX6d-RRkHI4gQ1FV-cvOeCfRC58uZS9NiToZv2mx7909oCqLvCW_n5hDHeK&typo=1>* > > > > On 1/16/2024 10:40 AM, Troy Schieckoff wrote: > > Thanks > > > > On Jan 16, 2024 10:28, Ben Young <derblitzkrie...@gmail.com> > <derblitzkrie...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Try FM global 8-34 > > > Benjamin Young > > > > > > On Tue, Jan 16, 2024 at 11:26 AM Troy Schieckoff <trilliumf...@cwisp.ca> > wrote: > > Yes > > > > On Jan 16, 2024 10:21, "Prahl, Craig" <craig.pr...@jacobs.com> wrote: > > Is this the one that is basically a huge cubed matrix with the robots > running along the top? > > > > Craig Prahl | Jacobs | Fire Protection SME – Special Hazards | > craig.pr...@jacobs.com | www.jacobs.com > <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.jacobs.com/__;!!KZTdOCjhgt4hgw!-_khxU8gU0_6jc895I7kRbnU8JghRDsWgqOblZ4jr7Qp2IVbR30VYw_hWvNFtphnl0uWpB9KIvbYi1pvZz4$> > > 1041 East Butler Road Greenville, South Carolina 29606 > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1041+East+Butler+Road%C2%A0%C2%A0+Greenville,+South+Carolina%C2%A0+29606?entry=gmail&source=g> > > CONTACT BY: Phone 1-864-676-5252, Email or MS TEAMS > > > > > > *From:* Troy Schieckoff <trilliumf...@cwisp.ca> > *Sent:* Tuesday, January 16, 2024 10:39 AM > *To:* sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org > *Subject:* [EXTERNAL] [Sprinklerforum] Autostore > > > > Has anyone designed an ESFR system for the automated robotic storage > system know as Autostore? Seems to be very little info and NFPA doesn't > really address this type of storage arrangement. Any info would be > welcomed. > > Troy > > > ------------------------------ > > > NOTICE - This communication may contain confidential and privileged > information that is for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any > viewing, copying or distribution of, or reliance on this message by > unintended recipients is strictly prohibited. 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