2.10
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION
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NOTE: The designer will coordinate the desired
location of the fire department connection with and
verify the type of threads used by the fire
department serving the building where the sprinkler
system is being installed.
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Fire department connection shall be [projecting] [flush] type with cast
brass body, matching wall escutcheon lettered "Auto Spkr" with a [polished
brass] [chromium plated] finish. The connection shall have two inlets with
individual self-closing clappers, caps with drip drains and chains. Female
inlets shall have 65 mm 2-1/2 inch diameter American National Fire Hose
Connection Screw Threads (NH) per [NFPA 1963] [_____].
2.11
SPRINKLERS
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NOTE: The designer will indicate on the contract
drawings the type of sprinkler heads for each area
if more than one type of sprinklers is to be
provided. Delete sprinkler types from this
paragraph that are not intended for use in the
system(s) used in the contract.
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Sprinklers with internal O-rings shall not be used. Sprinklers shall be
used in accordance with their listed coverage limitations. Areas where
sprinklers are connected to or are a part of the dry pipe system shall be
considered unheated and subject to freezing. Temperature classification
shall be [ordinary] [intermediate] [_____] [as indicated]. Sprinklers in
high heat areas including attic spaces or in close proximity to unit
heaters shall have temperature classification in accordance with NFPA 13.
Extended coverage sprinklers shall not be used.
2.11.1
Pendent Sprinkler
Pendent sprinkler heads shall be the dry pendent type, unless otherwise
indicated. Pendent sprinkler shall be of the fusible strut or glass bulb
type, [recessed] [quick-response] type with nominal [12.7 mm 1/2 inch] [
13.5 mm 17/32 inch] orifice. Pendent sprinklers shall have a [polished
chrome] [stainless steel] [white polyester] [_____] finish. Assembly shall
include an integral escutcheon. Maximum length shall not exceed the
maximum length indicated in UL Fire Prot Dir.
2.11.2
Upright Sprinkler
Upright sprinkler shall be [brass] [chrome-plated] [stainless steel] [white
polyester] [quick-response type] [_____] and shall have a nominal [12.7 mm
1/2 inch] [13.5 mm 17/32 inch] orifice.
2.11.3
Corrosion Resistant Sprinkler
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NOTE: The use of corrosion resistant sprinklers is
generally limited to industrial type occupancies
such as those involving electroplating, steam rooms,
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