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    Residential Sprinklers in NFPA 13

    Can we use small room rule in residential design to figure head coverage? (pend. & sidewall) (NFPA 13(2016) 11.3.1.3 (3) [ponder] Thanks,
  2. sremac

    NFPA 13R and IBC

    It is 4 story 5B type construction 30,000 sq. ft residential building (1st floor commercial space, floors above residential with attic). Building height and area exceeds table 503 (IBC) and sprinkler system is required per NFPA13. But, if the building is draft stopped (3000 sq.ft.), is there...
  3. sremac

    combustible space sprinkler req.

    Hi, It is a building with roof trusses and drop ceiling. 5/8" drywall attached to bottom of trusses. Do we need protection above ceiling? I attached pdf from arch. drawings. Thanks...
  4. sremac

    Protection of exposed non expanded Group A Rack Storage

    Hi, Quick question, From NFPA 13 2016 edition, when we protect exposed nonexpanded group A rack storage (figure 17.2.1.4 (j), do we have to balance in-rack sprinklers with ceiling sprinkler system? Section 17.2.1.5 doesn't say anything about balancing, only section 17.1.5 says that in-rack...
  5. sremac

    CEILING POCKET NFPA13D

    I have a beamed ceiling and the inspector wants to have a head in each pocket (see picture) Would this pockets be defined as ceiling pockets ( 100 cubic feet rule) ? beams area 8"x8". Thanks...
  6. sremac

    Detached Porte Cochere

    Does detached combustible porte cochere need to be protected? Thanks,

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