They need to provide for you the hazard analysis that should have been done by an FPE and in accordance with IFC 104.7.2 and NFPA 13: 4.2(2022). The AHJ should have requested that information also. These are tricky operations as dissimilar metals create a deflagration issue. the design may also be outside the scope of the NFPA 13 due to the process involved. Their insurance company should also be requiring a hazard analysis.
Craig D. Hanson, CFPS Fire Division Manager West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. (WC³) Meridian Satellite Office *C:* 253.225.9977 | *E:* [email protected] | www.WC-3.com <https://www.wc-3.com/> *Teaming With Your Community to Make a Difference* On Thu, Oct 24, 2024 at 12:21 PM Fpdcdesign <[email protected]> wrote: > +1 for Tim Stone. Too often the contractor or their estimator are asked to > figure out design criteria. That should fall upon the FPE. > > Todd Williams > Fire Protection Design/Consulting > Stonington, CT > 860-608-4559 > > > On Oct 24, 2024 at 1:04 PM, <Tstone52 <[email protected]>> wrote: > > It should be recommended that an “Architect” or “Engineer of Record” > should provide you with a Code Review. > > Or hire a “Fire Protection Engineer” to assist you. > > > > Regards, > > *G. Tim Stone* > > > > *G. Tim Stone Consulting, LLC* > > *NICET Level III Engineering Technician* > > *Fire Protection Sprinkler Design* > > *and Consulting Services* > > > > * 117 Old Stage Rd. - Essex Jct., VT. 05452* > > * CELL: (802) 373-0638 * > > [email protected] > > > > *From:* Bobby Welch <[email protected]> > *Sent:* Thursday, October 24, 2024 12:57 PM > *To:* Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers < > [email protected]> > *Subject:* [Sprinklerforum] Metal manufacturing > > > > I have a building were they are making metal products by multiple > processes including Metal Casting of steel, Metal Forging, Additive > Manufacturing and hot rolling. Most of the building is open warehouse where > they are producing metal products with 3D printers. NFPA has metal > workings listed as ordinary hazard but also has Die Casting and Metal > extruding under Extra hazard group 1. Does anyone know where I would start > to figure out what hazard is required for this building? > > Bobby Welch | Sprinkler Systems Designer > *KOORSEN FIRE & SECURITY* > 8090 N Dixie Dr, Dayton, OH 45414 > P 937.641.8403 | Ext. 0318 | M 937.594.8457 > [email protected] | www.koorsen.com > > *24x7x365 Service: 937.660.7050* | [email protected] > _________________________________________________________ SprinklerForum > mailing list: > https://lists.firesprinkler.org/list/sprinklerforum.lists.firesprinkler.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > [email protected] > > > _________________________________________________________ > SprinklerForum mailing list: > https://lists.firesprinkler.org/list/sprinklerforum.lists.firesprinkler.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > [email protected]
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