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Which of the following designs do you prefer? We have two chosen finalists for this Design Challenge. Review, vote, and discuss below. Original Design Parameters: Codes: 2012 International Building and Fire Code Standard: NFPA 13 - 2010 Edition System Type: Wet Pipe System, Fully-Sprinklered Seismic: Occupancy II, Design Category B Construction Type: V-B (combustible) Structure: Solid Engineered Joists Pipe Type: CPVC or Black Steel Surroundings: Unit door runs to the common corridor; additional units reside on each side of these units Design A: [View PDFs]       Material Comparison:   Vote What works and what doesn't? Discuss your take in the comments section on the website. Top designers with highest voted submissions earn a spot on our leaderboard.
5 Comments
Dervish DeSoto
2/8/2018 12:39:35 pm
I think A wins by default because that close doesn't need a sprinkler?
JAMES
2/8/2018 01:55:07 pm
For the 2010 edition of NFPA 13, isn't the closet exclusion is only for motels and hotels? This looks like it is more of an apartment/longer term living facility. (NFPA 13-2010 Section 8.15.8.2)
Dean K
2/8/2018 01:26:56 pm
A is the better design. The closet doesn't need the sidewall in design B. A also shows an Upright sprinkler in the concealed space above the ceiling. However the sprinkler at the end of the line may be to close to the HVAC Register. Also, the concealed space above the last pendent on the line may need an upright also.
James
2/8/2018 01:56:42 pm
Design A looks like the more efficient design, but is the sidewall serving the main room overspaced for a light hazard sidewall sprinkler?
Marc
2/9/2018 04:29:30 pm
Either or neither. There is data missing to accurately design the system. Is this a motel/hotel or a residential occupancy? Can we eliminate that closet sprinkler? Leave a Reply. |
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