Because of this issue I have added a requirement to my specs for the contractor to install a framed 11 X 17 diagram of the system with all of the valves shown and highlighted and mount it to the wall near the riser.
David L. Miller, P.E. Engineered Fire Protection, LLC 11920 Richcroft Avenue Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70814 225-273-5040 From: Brian Harris <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2024 12:17 PM To: Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers <[email protected]> Subject: [Sprinklerforum] Re: Dry System Aux. Drain I made up a laminated sign to hang on the dry valve. Thank you, Brian Harris, CET BVS Systems Inc. From: Bob Caputo <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2024 8:04 AM To: Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers <[email protected]> Subject: [Sprinklerforum] Re: Dry System Aux. Drain Brian, Anything you can do to ensure the drum drips are attended to at the onset and during cold weather will be a benefit. It’s the owners responsibility, so educating them will be the best way. That said, NFPA 13 section 29.6.1 requires the installing contractor to provide a general information sign…. The sign shall include the following information: (14) Location of auxiliary drains and low point drains on dry pipe and preaction systems So, assuming the signage required on the riser since the 1999 or 2002 code cycle is there, I’m not sure another sign will help. Bob Caputo, CFPS President American Fire Sprinkler Association c: 760-908-7753 p: 214-349-5965 ext124 w: <https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2ffiresprinkler.org%2f&c=E,1,S0KFlWuFiUE9c_aNydHsvuKF2h5oWKPb5CCtyDL3jmYf641rrANqQBCu14rbEv4lLUAlaM6_Kzt-8yOFNUJ6mZCTR7LApBt_Z74KYyXtNDHrLsvh&typo=1> firesprinkler.org <https://www.facebook.com/firesprinkler.org/> <https://twitter.com/afsa/status/1039528345367732224> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-fire-sprinkler-association-afsa-/> <https://www.instagram.com/firesprinklerorg/> From: Brian Harris <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2024 6:57 AM To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [Sprinklerforum] Dry System Aux. Drain I have a dry attic system where in addition to a couple drum drips I also have (2) aux. drains per 8.16.2.5.3.3 (2016). What’s the best way to make sure these get drained before the system is put into service? I’m thinking of making an 8.5x11 laminated print to put on the dry riser and note these (2) locations. Thoughts? Thank you, Brian Harris, CET BVS Systems Inc. <https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fbvssystemsinc.com%2f&c=E,1,vM0yO2CuOq-CaN99-2VtQml-AaXaYJvzX8_ytxctWOlY2efJPyhTJiOkRD6CIJnRQtnD466I9g_6uL33FGoeODh9s0hGWy36E4ZslF3mJ_XBnsx9&typo=1> bvssystemsinc.com Phone: 704.896.9989 Fax: 704.896.1935 -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com
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