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Hi Steve,   "... or other similar device used for cooking, heating, or any other purpose shall be used or kindled..."   In my experience most competent AHJ's will consider electric cooking appliances of any type, kind, or brand to be a "similar device used for cooking".  This could include electric grills as well as hot plates and no doubt…

Missed the multi family, any way besides the link above if you are looking at NFPA Check 2012 NFPA 54 starting at 10.4, but I do not see anything about length.   Also, it goes back to the manufacture requirements, which is a little hard with multi family.

We use Building Reports for our inspections.  Using a Ipod with attached Bluetooth scanner.   www.buildingreports.com

What is the cause for such separation in the beginning? Why not just utilize the most demanding K-Factor throughout the facility? Beyond the control valve, is there proper fire separation between all of these areas? The use of a system as described seems to be beyond complicated and adds unnecessary risk to the structure.

Lori - Thanks again as usual.  I will keep that class in mind.  That may be helpful at our larger sites in the USA.  I am looking for a training package that could leveraged through a company, domestic and potentially internationally.  The use of PowerPoint was an option, but looking for other methods (videos, etc) that others have used.   …

Thank you, this was very helpful. I´m using NFPA 23 2016 edition. But the tables are still there (with few variants).

Or something like this::   http://www.berthaoven.com/

Hi Zareh,   I would just like to add that you did not state the occupancy classification of your building so the inspection and testing requirements may vary based upon what is called for in your specific classification.   Based upon the occupancy classification of your building the requirements stated in 7.8, 7.9. and 7.10 may or may not be…

Hi Charles,   NFPA 72, Table 14.4.3.2 contains the requirements you need.  In the table go down to 17. Initiating Devices and then go to (g)(5) for duct detectors requirements.