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  1. Derik Brooks

    CPVC seismic brace

    Hello, I was hoping someone could help me out! I know 2016 NFPA 13 requires seismic bracing on sprinkler mains with very little chance of omission, but when it comes to CPVC piping I have a tough time agreeing with this when it comes to 1" and 3/4" pipe when the pipe is attached directly to the...
  2. Derik Brooks

    NFPA 13 - Residential fire sprinklers in bedrooms

    Good Morning everyone, Within a apartment building unit, is it allowed with a 4 head calculation @ 16'x16' (256ft²) in a bedroom space the single fire sprinkler head to a "area room design" and space the fire sprinkler at 14'x18' (252ft²)? I have used this method in the past without being...
  3. Derik Brooks

    NFPA 13 2016 edition - shadow

    I just got a call from a forman who just failed an inspection because of a small shadow area in a bathroom in a residential unit. I know NFPA 13 does not allow "shadow areas" like 13r or 13d but was hoping somebody could point me in the right direction to allow a small shadow. Please see the...

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