Is it required to install a sprinkler head in a small telecommunication closet (not located in a residential building)? Is there a minimum size to be considered according to NFPA 13? Aside of residential occupancies, I cannot find anything in regards to it in NFPA 13.
I am designing a fire hydrant connecting to a point of water source which is about 2000 feet away, which needs a proper pipe size (8”, 10” or 12”) based on the pressure loss and residual pressure at the fire hydrant. Now the questions are: How to determine if the standpipe system is an automatic or manual? Wet/dry system? What is the required…(Show moreShow less)
How to determine if the standpipe system is an automatic or manual? Wet/dry system? Carefully consult the building safety codes and regulations in the jurisdiction of the building. What is the required pressure at the fire hydrant for a maul or automatic system? The minimum design pressure for a standpipe system is contained in Section 7.8,…
If a pump rotating speed increase by N2/N1=1.1, does the head H and flow all increase simultaneously based on N2/N1 and (N2/N1)^2 rule? or only one of them increases but not both?
That's a fairly academic question - not Code related. Here, I'll google it for you. https://checalc.com/solved/pumpCurve.html You need to pick a Pump to get it's specific curve data. Along with picking a Pump, you have access to the Sales Rep who would be more than happy to teach you on Pump Basics 101.
Stadium seat width averages about 15-1/2" in back and 18" in front, average seat depth is 16" to 16-1/2". Usually a seat is considered as one person to occupy 18" in a row for occupant load determination. No mandatory seat size by the code. To find the gross seating capacity of a bleacher, take the length of the unit divided by 18” and then…
There's no required heat detection time for heat detectors in NFPA standards. Maybe UL 521 standard specifies a maximum response time for heat detectors.
I am a electrical student at EC Goodwin Technical High School in New Britain and I need some clarification on the 2017 code book Article 210.12 (A)(2) it sounds like we need a arc fault circuit breaker plus a arc fault Outlet at the first outlet box is this true
Hello, I am looking to lease a building in Duval County, FL. This building does not have an existing Fire Sprinkler System. Is this a requirement in Florida? What is the code? Do insurance companies require a system?
If I was looking at the building, I would ask to have a fire sprinkler company or Fire Protection Engineer assess the fire sprinkler system for what you want to store and how you want to store, and give me a letter as to if the system can handle it.
Is there any code requirement to inspect path of egress light level on an annual basis? With LED being used more often and known to fade over time, if there is not, shouldn't there be? industrial hazards topic
I hope the harm is just permanent lung damage due to prolonged smoke inhalation and not more serious. Wade Johnson Sr. Business Development Manager, North America Flex Lighting Solutions O’Fallon, MO tel: 408-643-4350 email: wade.johnson@flex.com<mailto:wade.johnson@flex.com> web:…
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