NFPA standards (Chapter 3) state that where a definition is not provided within the standard, go to Merriam Webster's 11th edition Collegiate dictionary. There is no intent to use words that confuse protection requirements.
<https://www.dropbox.com/s/g4h8r7hdtsr6154/AFSA_L.png?raw=1> Bob Caputo, CFPS President American Fire Sprinkler Association c: 760-908-7753 p: 214-349-5965 ext124 w: <http://firesprinkler.org/> firesprinkler.org <https://www.facebook.com/firesprinkler.org/> <https://twitter.com/afsa/status/1039528345367732224> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-fire-sprinkler-association-afsa-/> <https://www.instagram.com/firesprinklerorg/> From: Tim Easter <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 5:58 AM To: Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers <[email protected]> Subject: [Sprinklerforum] Stanchion What is an stanchion? I searched NFPA site using search bar for all codes. That came up with bathroom supports and objects used to cordened off an area. I thought stanchion was a piece of pipe like on a monitor nozzle? Thanks Tim
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