Don't forget that corridors are egress paths and have limitations on length if sprinklered versus unsprinklered.
To provide sprinklers or not may not necessarily be addressed by NFPA but may be a Building/Fire Code issue. Sometimes as sprinkler designers, it's easy to think NFPA 13 is the all in all but in fact, the building and fire codes dictate the what and where. Craig Prahl | Jacobs | Group Lead/SME - Fire Protection | [email protected] | www.jacobs.com 1041 East Butler Road Greenville, South Carolina 29606 CONTACT BY: email or MS TEAMS -----Original Message----- From: Sprinklerforum <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Mike Morey via Sprinklerforum Sent: Thursday, January 6, 2022 12:43 PM To: [email protected] Cc: Mike Morey <[email protected]> Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Open or exterior corridors What in the IBC is requiring this, the only difference I'm aware of (which is no longer a difference at least in the last cycle or two) is that Type V construction requires protection of porch/patio/decks. I don't believe an exit corridor falls within those requirements? The intent was to counteract patio heaters/grills etc as a potential ignition source. Mike Morey CFPS 3229 . NICET S.E.T. 123677 Project Manager . Fire Protection Group Shambaugh & Son, LP an EMCOR Company 7614 Opportunity Drive . Fort Wayne, IN . 46825 direct 260.487.7824 / cell 260.417.0625 / fax 260.487.7991 email [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: Sprinklerforum <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Dane Long via Sprinklerforum Sent: Thursday, January 6, 2022 12:38 PM To: [email protected] Cc: Dane Long <[email protected]> Subject: Open or exterior corridors BE ADVISED - This email originated outside EMCOR. I have a 13R project with exterior open corridors as seen in 13R (2016) Figure A.6.6.5(a). Per the IBC were being required to provide protection. Can I apply 6.6.5.1.1? 6.6.5.1.1 Where sidewall sprinklers are installed beneath decks or balconies constructed with open wood joists, sprinklers shall be permitted to be installed with deflectors not less than 1 in. (25 mm) or more than 6 in. (152 mm) below the structural members, provided that the deflector is not more than 14 in. (356 mm) below the underside surface of the deck. If so, does this restrict me from using EC head, since 13R only says "sidewall sprinklers" and since it's a combustible obstructed construction? Therefore, requiring a smooth flat ceiling. Thanks for your help in advance, Dane Long, AET Engineering Technician | Bamford Fire Sprinkler Co., Inc. P: 785.825.7710 F: 785.825.0667 A: 1383 W. North Street Salina, KS 67401 -----Original Message----- From: Sprinklerforum <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Prahl, Craig/GVL via Sprinklerforum Sent: Wednesday, January 5, 2022 9:14 AM To: [email protected] Cc: Prahl, Craig/GVL <[email protected]>; Matt Grise <[email protected]>; Kevin Hall <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Thread connection holding on one thread only The depth of engagement to form a leakproof connection is dependent on the pipe diameter and system pressure. For general talking purposes per ASME B1.20.1, for NPT pipes, a 1.25" pipe is shown as having 11.5 threads per inch with the typical hand tightening limitation at 4.5 turns for a depth of 0.42 inches (<5 threads). Past that to get to full engagement requires the use of a wrench. Effective length of thread is shown as 0.707 inches. So it's amazing that with only two threads for engagement it didn't come apart under the pressure test and stayed in place for 15 years. I would wonder if there are any other connections in a similar condition. Craig Prahl | Jacobs | Group Lead/SME - Fire Protection | [email protected] | https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.jacobs.com__;!!FaxH778!JByPw1WZ48LniB41DIoIfiJnySXCbZVFT8QpxPa9WEP920iNA-egD4MiEYOmc_KT$ 1041 East Butler Road Greenville, South Carolina 29606 CONTACT BY: email or MS TEAMS -----Original Message----- From: Sprinklerforum <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Matt Grise via Sprinklerforum Sent: Wednesday, January 5, 2022 9:42 AM To: [email protected] Cc: Matt Grise <[email protected]>; Kevin Hall <[email protected]> Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Thread connection holding on one thread only If I recall from my book-learning days, there is a pretty well established minimum thread engagement that provides the full strength of a threaded connection. (maybe 3?). That may also only apply to bolts though. Matt -----Original Message----- From: Sprinklerforum <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Kevin Hall via Sprinklerforum Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2022 8:33 AM To: [email protected] Cc: Kevin Hall <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Thread connection holding on one thread only I do not believe one is sufficient. I recall a project where the specification limited the maximum number of exposed threads to 2 or 3. I'd have to do some research to find the product/installation standard that was referenced. 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