Distance from Fire Sprinklers to Ceilings & Roofs

7/9/2020

Determining the correct height of a fire sprinkler relative to structure and ceilings or roofs is not typically a difficult task. Yet, the more I explored the basic premise the more I realized how different the needs for each sprinkler type are.

This week I've been working on a cheatsheet for fire sprinkler deflector heights. It's a flowchart that helps direct the sprinkler height and code reference based on the type of sprinkler. Click here to download a PDF copy.

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Take a look and let me know what you think. Thanks & have a great week!

Anonymoose

7/9/2020 12:58:09 pm

I've been told that for the ceiling change =< 36", the sprinkler at the higher ceiling can have its coverage obstructed if the ceiling transition isn't kosher with Table 8.6.5.1.2 (13, for SSU/SSP). Would y'all agree?

Michel Correa

7/17/2020 10:54:31 am

and what about CMDA sprinklers installation requirements ?

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