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Vertical separation between standard sidewall sprinklers
We have an existing electrical transformer room (wet transformers) in a healthcare occupancy that is protected by a preaction system. Our facility management dept. has a project to replace the transformers. The contractor is proposing to remove some of the existing sprinkler piping (standard...- CKCECB
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- Forum: NFPA (fire) Code Issues
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CO detection in healthcare
Our hospital has a direct vent fireplace. We have a plug-in CO Alarm (Kidde KN-COPP-3, plug-in with battery backup) in the same room as the fireplace. It's a single-station unit, so it doesn't report anywhere. NFPA 101, 2012 edition, Chap 19.5.2.3(2)(f) requires an "electrically supervised...- CKCECB
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- Forum: NFPA (fire) Code Issues
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New healthcare corridor doors
From NPFA 101, 2009 edition: 18.3.6.3* Corridor Doors. 18.3.6.3.1* Doors protecting corridor openings shall be constructed to resist the passage of smoke, and the following also shall apply: (1) Compliance with NFPA80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives, shall not be required...- CKCECB
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