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Have a project which requires very tight coordination between sprinkler and ductwork. The ductwork will be lined with insulation which could come in contact with the black steel fire sprinkler pipe. Is there a minimum clearance required that wouldn't permit this contact by code?
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Bruce Seiler
10/24/2018 09:14:50 am
Recently, we have had inspectors site other items touching sprinkler pipe as a violation. This wasn't a case of something laying on top of the pipe adding, albeit small, weight to the sprinkler system. They were instances of other systems touching the sprinkler pipe, whether it be duct, insulation, wire. I'd be interested in thoughts and code references on the matter as well. Good question.
Scott Walter McBride
10/24/2018 09:27:38 am
there is a clearance section, which is 9.3.4.
sean
10/24/2018 10:58:22 am
The section does not appear to address other building systems but structural and framing items.
Dave L.
10/24/2018 11:30:03 am
Interesting point, and agree with Sean - Although some common sense and judgement should prevail, I am not away of any code reference pertaining to clearance to other mechanical systems; just structure. It is assumed if this is in a seismic zone, that the mechanical systems are properly restrained, and that the sprinkler system piping is braced and branch lines are properly restrained, vertically and laterally. And of course things cannot be resting on the pipe; NFPA 25 comes to mind on that. And on CPVC pipe there are compatibility issues with anything touching the pipe.
EdwH
10/24/2018 01:36:00 pm
NFPA 13-2016 Leave a Reply. |
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