Skyler, It depends on clients and conditions. Mostly SS with semi-recessed escutcheons but have had Concealed being an equally required option. When you can’t have any pockets or surfaces that could collect dust or other contaminants, concealed style are required.
A couple of things to be aware of regarding the washdown process: 1. What chemicals are being used and 2. What temperature is the washdown fluid? Some clients use sanitizing chemicals others may use steam. Craig Prahl | Jacobs | Fire Protection SME – EV, AM, DC, Special Hazards [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> | www.jacobs.com<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.jacobs.com/__;!!KZTdOCjhgt4hgw!-_khxU8gU0_6jc895I7kRbnU8JghRDsWgqOblZ4jr7Qp2IVbR30VYw_hWvNFtphnl0uWpB9KIvbYi1pvZz4$> 1041 East Butler Road Greenville, South Carolina 29606 CONTACT BY: Phone 1-864-676-5252, Email or MS TEAMS From: Skyler Bilbo <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 9:44 AM To: Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers <[email protected]> Subject: [EXTERNAL] [Sprinklerforum] Sprinklers in Wash Down Areas What kind of sprinklers are people installing in USDA facilities, or other food grade facilities with pipe above the ceiling to pendent sprinklers below? These are places where they wash down the ceiling on a regular basis. Is it mostly Stainless What kind of sprinklers are people installing in USDA facilities, or other food grade facilities with pipe above the ceiling to pendent sprinklers below? These are places where they wash down the ceiling on a regular basis. Is it mostly Stainless Steel or ENT being used out there, with semi-recessed or 1 piece escutcheons? Thanks, Skyler Bilbo Wente Plumbing and Fire Protection 217-819-6404 Cell 217-342-2242 Office ________________________________ NOTICE - This communication may contain confidential and privileged information that is for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any viewing, copying or distribution of, or reliance on this message by unintended recipients is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer.
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