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Good Luck to Examinees Tomorrow

10/26/2017

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Although I'm nowhere close to perfect in creating this prep material, I have thoroughly enjoyed constructing this year's set of daily practice problems and I sincerely hope they have been beneficial and helpful to you.

After the exam I'll send a brief survey to gather constructive feedback so I can improve our tools again for next year. Thank you to those who have already provided feedback about the prep guide and the website, it is greatly appreciated!

If you haven't already, consider subscribing to the weekly fire protection blog which covers takeaways on a range of fire protection subjects. 

Thanks and all the best to those taking the exam tomorrow!

​Joe
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Good References for Sprinkler Stocklisting?

10/25/2017

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Do you known of any good books, references, or tutorials on stocklisting for fire sprinkler systems?

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Strobes in Restroom Stalls?

10/24/2017

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A project has restroom stall walls that run floor to ceiling. There are gaps above and below the door for venting. Are strobes required in each stall? Audibility would be provided with a combination horn/strobe in the main restrooms space.

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Seismic Restraining Strap for Seismic Clamps

10/18/2017

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Question on seismic bracing for fire sprinkler:

NFPA 13
9.3.5.11 Sway Brace Installation
9.3.5.11.10 C-type clamps including beam and large flange clamps with or without restraining straps, shall not be used to attach braces to the building structure.

I typically see Cooper B-line fig.828 used, the universal seismic clamp on the beam flange. Do they have to be used with a retaining strap on the beam? Manufacturer's instructions is silent in this regard.

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The Order of Valve Installation

10/17/2017

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When reading NFPA 13 Handbook, 8.16.1.1. The figure shows several layout of valves installation. My question is what is the order to install the valves. Wet system figure shows control valve, then check valve; however the dry pipe system shows check valve first then control valve. So what is the right order to install valves? Or it doesn't matter as long as you have control and check valve?

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Elevator Lobby Detector Requirements

10/16/2017

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For an entry lobby area that is open to the floor above with a elevator on the second floor, and there is a pitched skylight for the roof. Where do you locate the smoke detector for elevator recall? I could not find any specific requirements for smoke detector location requirements in NFPA 72. 

What are the design/location requirements for a elevator recall smoke detector in this scenario?

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Logarithmic Flow Test Graph Spreadsheet

10/13/2017

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Does anyone have a spreadsheet to plot a proper water flow test graph? I know it's difficult to get a semi log-semi log graph in excel. Thanks. (Email us at [email protected] and we can post it here)

Download: PDF of N1.85 Graph


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Attach Sprinkler Pipe to Bottom Chord of Joist?

10/9/2017

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For open-web steel joists systems I commonly see sprinkler hanger attachments to the top of the structural joists. When would it be permissible to attached to the bottom of the structural joist?

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Egress Through Back-of-House Space

10/6/2017

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Is there any scenario where egress is allowed through a back-of-house (storage and warehouse) space? This project has retail up front and is governed by NFPA 101.

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Urgent Care: Ambulatory or Healthcare

10/3/2017

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Does an urgent care center fall under ambulatory occupancy or healthcare? This appeared in Weekly Exam 10 #8.

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Air Compressor Noise for Sprinkler Systems

10/2/2017

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What methods have you found to be successful to reduce the noise and frequency of air compressors for dry and preaction systems?

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