8.1.5 Air Venting. A single air vent with a connection conforming to Section 16.7<https://link.nfpa.org/publications/13/2022/chapters/16#ID000130006575> shall be provided on each wet pipe system utilizing metallic pipe. (See A.16.7<https://link.nfpa.org/publications/13/2022/annexes/A/groups/16#ID000130005726>.)
3.3.216*<https://link.nfpa.org/publications/13/2022/annexes/A/groups/3#ID000130005318> Sprinkler System. A system, commonly activated by heat from a fire and discharges water over the fire area, that consists of an integrated network of piping designed in accordance with fire protection engineering standards that includes a water supply source, a control valve, a waterflow alarm, and a drain. The portion of the sprinkler system above ground is a network of specifically sized or hydraulically designed piping installed in a building, structure, or area, generally overhead, and to which sprinklers are attached in a systematic pattern. (AUT-SSI) Please rate our customer service<https://survey.medallia.com/?emailsignature&fc=3539&bg=Fire%20and%20Fabrication> Matthew J. Willis, CWBSP, CET Engineering Manager – Southwest Region FERGUSON FIRE DESIGN, LLC A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Ferguson Fire & Fabrication, LLC 3508 Hwy. 557 West Monroe, LA. 71292 C: 307-236-8249 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> www.FergusonFire.com<http://www.fergusonfire.com/> From: Travis Mack <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, October 9, 2023 11:51 AM To: Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers <[email protected]> Subject: [Sprinklerforum] Re: Air venting My understanding is that it is per system. Travis Mack, SET M.E.P.CAD | Instructor / Support 181 N. Arroyo Grande Blvd. #105 I Henderson, NV 89074 www.mepcad.com<http://www.mepcad.com/> | m: 480.547.9348| Whatspp: +14805479348 Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> AutoSPRINK | AutoSPRINK FAB | AutoSPRINK RVT | AlarmCAD From: Ken Wagoner <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Sent: Monday, October 9, 2023 8:43 AM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [Sprinklerforum] Air venting Forumites, I'm working on a multi-story building protected per NFPA 13. As each floor has a separate control valve, is a means to vent trapped air required on each floor? Or is it only required at the highest level of the building? My thinking is that each floor has a separate fire sprinklers system. Any thoughts? Ken Wagoner, SET Parsley Consulting 500 West Mechanic Street Harrisonville, Missouri 64701-2235 Phone: (760) 745-6181 Visit the website<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.parsleyconsulting.com%2f&c=E,1,Y5zKJKPEh1mBEBqSR-VE9cUKl5y-eyP8BpvmE_5j9ZqW2eJbNphYzrCMBZ-2YuX6d-RRkHI4gQ1FV-cvOeCfRC58uZS9NiToZv2mx7909oCqLvCW_n5hDHeK&typo=1>
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