A healthcare system standard states to allow for Light Hazard sprinkler spacing, but require Ordinary Hazard hydraulic calculation and pipe sizing. Has anyone done this before?
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David
9/13/2017 11:19:19 am
We have done this on occasion to mitigate for other construction / code challenges. By Hydraulically calculating to an OH density you are allowing for more water to get to the fire.
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JAMES
9/14/2017 06:23:36 am
It seems as though in calculating to OH it would mostly affect pipe size, correct?
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David
9/14/2017 08:14:51 am
Correct you would be affect pipe size by calculating more water to the remote area. Leave a Reply. |
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