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    Determining the Percent Reduction in Design Area - NFPA 13

    NFPA 13 11.2.3.2.3.3 “Where quick response sprinklers are used on a sloped ceiling or roof, the maximum ceiling or roof height shall be used for determining the percent reduction in design area.” Its a light hazard occupancy building and has sloped ceilings, the maximum ceiling height is...
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    NFPA 25 - Main Drain Test

    Hello, Per NFPA 25 Table 13.1 Main Drain Tests are required Annually/ Quarterly. We are trying to size the floor drain/sewer line to drain water from the Main Drain during the test. The confusion is how much water flows from the 2" drain when its fully open. The city won't let the main drain...
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    Obstruction to Discharge !!!

    Is there any NFPA 13 code section I can refer to avoid sprinkler heads underneath the sunshade? (Please see attached sketch) A room, 11’-0” ceiling height, light hazard occupancy has aluminum sunshade in the window. The sunshade is 3’-10” below the ceiling and extends 2’-11” into the room from...

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