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Sprinklers might be required depending on the type of occupancy per NFPA 1 or NFPA 101. Without knowing occupancy type, no one can tell if sprinklers are required. Also, check if local code or AHJs require them.

Mitch,     Very interesting point.  I was recently speaking with a veterinarian and they are currently building a new veterinary surgical hospital.  What I found was interesting about it is that their national association was recommending that NFPA 99 is best practice for waste anesthetic gas disposal and centrally supplied gases and that it is…

cords can not be run above ceilings

I assume you are referring to the requirements in Table 6.25.2.2 for the Class I Div 1 and Div 2 separation requirements.  The code seems to require the Div 1 separation to go below grade by requiring 5 ft in all directions.  However, the Div 2 requirement ends at grade, ground level. Richard Fredenburg, LP-Gas Engineer, North Carolina Department…

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We've found that if your town or State has adopted NFPA 1, it's truly a fire chief's Code. One way or another if you feel the hazard is too great for your capability you can probably address is via NFPA 1. 

That was what I meant in my first sentence. But, the fact that states can prohibit the adoption of certain codes, standards or parts therein has also allowed them to pretty much be less restrictive as well. In the end all it does is remove the Code writing entity from the chain of liability. There is no "all or nothing policy" in the use of most…

No, the means of support would not be a fitting as it applies to 352.100.  The couplings and male and female adapters that are installed to create a complete conduit system have to be listed PVC fittings.     Listed ridged conduit straps and metal conduit strut straps would be permitted to be used with PVC conduit, however be aware of the…