I have a building that will have two standpipes, one is an existing combination standpipe (in the stairwell) and the other will have hose valves only (this will be located in the corridor in hose cabinets). There is only one full height stairwell for the entire bldg.
There is one other...
I am looking at a 6 story apt bldg that will need a fire pump to get the 100 psi residual @ top of standpipe. My customer has suggested using a 6" pressure reducing valve in the basement on the 6" main supply to the standpipes vs installing individual pressure reducing valves on each floor.
I...
I have a high rise apt building being retrofitted to an apartment building and am wanting to confirm that Nfpa 13 2010 D.1.1.6 thru D.1.1.6.3 would apply.
My main concern is making sure this applies to high rise buildings.
Thanks!
I have an attic space that is currently protected by BB attic sprinklers and AP sprinklers, it was an unoccupied attic area. Roof pitch is around 12/12.. They are going to occupy this space with offices and install a wood plank ceiling directly onto the roof structure so no roof joist will be...
