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    Smoke detectors in beam pockets

    Article A-2-2.4.3 of NFPA 72-1999 provides the criteria for placement of heat detectors in beam pockets. Other articles specify "smoke or heat" detectors. Is it acceptable to use the referenced article to justify installation of smoke detectors in beam pockets? Thank you.
  2. robertb

    abandoned power conduits

    Please help me to find reference in the NEC or other codes / regulations regarding removal of abandoned power wiring and conduits back to the nearest active junction box. Thank you
  3. robertb

    Parking structure lighting

    Hello, I have a case of eight story open parking structure next to a residential area. The lighting fixtures adjucent to building edges are with glare guards and located not close than 14' from edges. How to estimate glare on ground and other levels? I can obtain point to point illumination...
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    Battery room layout

    Per article 1.2.4 of EPA-1994 Code of Federal Regulations 40, published in "Codes update for battery rooms" by the "Power Quality" few years ago "dead ends aisles longer than 6 feet are not permitted". Is this code enforced? Are you aware of other codes/requlations which require not to have...
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    2000 kva emergency generator

    Does anybody has experience with 2000 kw diesel generators by Kohler? How they may be compared with Caterpillar or Cummins units of the same size in reliability and service for mission critical facilities? Thank you, Bob

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