Esfr K-8 Sprinklers: Case Study

You have asked the following question: “We have a high school project with a noncombustible gymnasium. The entire school is protected with a fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13. The angled seating structure is stair stepped concrete to allow for elevated seating. The area under the seating is designated as storage with full height doors and has an angled inverted stair step ceiling. Does this storage area under the seating require fire sprinkler protection?” In response to your question, we have reviewed NFPA 13, 2013 edition that you indicated as the applicable standard. Our informal interpretation is that fire sprinklers are installed throughout the premises and would be required for the storage area.

ft. A diagram is provided in the annex in A.8.15.1.2.16 as one acceptable arrangement of a concealed space in truss construction not requiring sprinklers. The original proposal and the comment for this section for the 2007 edition was found and the substantiation and committee comments did not indicate the type of insulation or how it is should be attached to the joist. There are two other sections that specifically mention batt insulation in 8.15.1.2.6 and 8.15.1.2.17. Section 8.15.1.2.16 does not specifically mention batt insulation and does not appear to be a requirement that only loosely laid insulation to be used. The thought of when the sprinklers activate in

ALAND Developments will not be meeting this recommendation due to the completion of a risk assessment outlining that because air conditioning and hot water systems are centralised in a non-accessible area it will constrain the chance of theft.

Actually,you are required to comply with two different sections. The top chord must satisfy section 8.6.5.1 and the web components must comply with 8.6.5.2. I understand you’ve placed the sprinkler 2-ft away from the top chord that satisfies Table 8.6.5.1.2. One could argue that these are not structural members so 8.6.5.2.1.4 allows you to ignore them. Although that would meet the letter of the standard, it would not meet the intent. As required by 8.6.5.2.1.3, you need to be located away from the obstruction a minimum distance of 3 times the maximum dimension of the obstruction. That would be 9 in. away from the vertical web components and 6 in. away from the diagonal components. The 2-ft separation dictated by the top chord obviously complies

You asked the following question: “An elementary school is being converted into a police station. The engineer of record (EOR) drawings showed that there was no water flow test information available and indicated that a test should be requested. Then the EOR provided as-built drawings that showed extended coverage sprinklers being used in the existing classrooms that are being converted to storage along with water flow test data dated 5-28-02. A new water flow test completed further away from the original requested location due to an issue with the hydrant located in front of the building. The designer could not make the existing system work with the extended coverage sprinklers based on the water flow test and a new system had to be installed

A look at the former North York zoning by-law 7625 shows that the change of the by-law by the time such as height max was 8.8 m and changed to the 10m.

You asked the following questions: “We are working on a project in an existing warehouse that stores and distributes auto parts protected by an existing ESFR system. The owner(s) would like to add a 10 ft high mezzanine with a solid deck about 32,000 sq. ft. in area and store below it. The framing for this mezzanine will be open web bar joist approximately 18 in. deep. The top of the shelving will be 8 ft in. with no storage on the top shelf. The owner is anticipating that about 50% of the products will be Group A Plastics and could be placed anywhere below the mezzanine. The proposed shelving is to be solid shelves by placing two 18 in. deep shelving back-to-back with no longitudinal or transverse flue spaces with a 36 in. aisle. There are five things we are looking to verify: 1) If we are interpreting NFPA 13 (2007 edition) Chapter 17 correctly, if the

The paper I am doing an overview on is Fire Escape Codes In Historic Buildings by Jeff T. Johnson. Johnson focuses on a town in Rhode Island called Pawtucket. In 1793, America’s first textile mill was built, but decades later there were 100 other mills constructed. By the 1940’s, most of these mills were abandoned and out of shape until Rhode Island passed it’s Historic Preservation Tac Credit. The reason for this shift in the 1940’s was because after World War II, textile mills moved south for cheaper labor. This then turned these old mills into residential homes relying on adequate fire escapes. Then Johnson brings up Richard Moe who is the President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He brings up

This paper will look at NFPA 472 and what it does to protect the FireFighter. NFPA 472 is a very interesting standard as it is the standard of competence of responders to hazardous materials/weapons of mass destruction incidents. The purpose of this standard is to specify the minimum effectiveness for those who respond to hazardous materials and WMD incidents and necessary for a risk based response to the incidents. Hazmat situations can be a very tricky situation with all the recently introduced acids and gasoline of the current era. NFPA 472 keeps the FireFighter safe and effective on duty.

Because this property is in a B-3 zoned district, there is an additional requirement that any principal structure be set back 30 feet from any Residential District. The properties to the east are zoned R-1.

NFPA and National Fire Protection Association are registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169. Copyright © 2008 National Fire Protection Association®. All Rights Reserved. This edition of NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, was prepared by the Technical Committee on Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications and released by the Technical Correlating Committee on Professional Qualifications. It was issued by the Standards Council on December 11, 2007, with an effective date of December 31, 2007, and supersedes all previous editions. This edition of NFPA 1006 was

You asked the following question: In an apartment building dwelling units that are sprinklered per NFPA 13, and where furdown ceilings or lintels create sprinkler spray obstructions to a shower stall or bathtub, is it the intent of code to require additional sprinklers in the bathroom above a shower or bathtub if the physical space does not exist to position sprinklers to avoid obstructions? We are installing residential sprinklers at an apartment dwelling unit bathroom that has a 13.125 in. furdown ceiling above the shower stall, and a decorative arch lintel at the bathtub opening which is 2 ft 5 in. deep at its lowest point. If we are to meet the obstruction rules for residential pendent or sidewall sprinklers, there is only 5 ft-10 in.

11. Equipment such as cranes, forklifts, backhoes and scaffolding must maintain at least a ________ foot minimum clearance from overhead power lines.

| Describe how and when the different types of fire extinguishers, relevant to the given occupation, are used in accordance with legislation and official guidance.QCF641. 3.7 & 3.8

The automatic fire sprinkler system was one of the earliest sprinkler systems placed into effect. The origin of the modern day automatic sprinkler system dates back to the early 1800’s. The first automatic sprinkler system was created in England in the 1806 by John Carey. It consisted of a pipe with valves held closed by counterweights attached by string. When flames burned through the string the counterweight dropped to the floor, which opened the valve that released the water and extinguished the fire. As the 1800’s progressed, the basic pipe system for sprinklers was becoming more prevalent across England. It began to pop up in textile mills all through out the country. In 1864, as sprinkler system use grew, Major Stewart Harrison of