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    NFPA 13 Obstruction in ESFR protected warehouse

    Dear cdaft, Dear Cidona, Thanks both for your help. I could suppose we are outside the standard. What do you think of the addition of a sprinkler under the main beam? IF this is a solution whcich kind of sprinkler? The same ESFR as on the roof (included in the 12 + 2 sprinklers or not?) or...
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    NFPA 13 Obstruction in ESFR protected warehouse

    Thanks The large main beam can not be considered as a draft curtain because above are other secondary beams. Heat and smoke can pass between two beams (See attachement). Distance between 2 secondary beams is almost 20 ft or 6 m which allows exactly 2 lines of ESFR sprinklers. Distance between...
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    NFPA 13 Obstruction in ESFR protected warehouse

    I have a question I could not find any answer in the NFPA 13. A large storage building has a roof constructed of a very large beam which supports other beams. These beams supports the roof. The main beam is very large (1 ft large and 6 ft high) and as result is in the flew space between the...

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