Comments on: Installing Residential Fire Sprinklers – Travis Mack – Case Study

By: Gary L. Anderson

Gary L. Anderson — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:07:25 +0000

looking at installing sprinkler system in 2,022 sq feet (10 year old home) with vaulted ceiling in two areas.

Possibly on the main floor only….

Looking for ideas and costs.
The home is located in Lawrence Kansas.

By: Terry

Terry — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 22:05:05 +0000

does anybody have info on schools for basic residential layout , hydraulic calcs.iam from california and as of jan 1 2011 fire sprinklers are required in all new residential construction. i have C-36 and just got my C-16 ,looking for a school to get ahead of the curve thanks

By: Derek

Derek — Sat, 08 May 2010 03:05:41 +0000

Hey Chris im a union sprinkler fitter of 10 years..if it doesnt get too hot in there then you could go with 165 degree stander heads(red bulb)..if it gets kinda hot and what i would recomend is putting in 200 degree quick response heads(green Bulb)..metal or liquid based doesnt matter..as far as coverage your pushing it with 4 heads if you went by the book nfpa13 2 of your sprinklers would be illigel by rouchly 1 foot, either too far apart or too far off one wall. i am 98 percent sure it would put out any fire, but why take the chance with your house and family. And if your allready there doin the work its not much harder to add 2 more heads for a total of 6…what to keep in mind and dont be any closer than 6 foot between heads but for square footage and spacing i wouldnt be able to explain it without talking to you. so if you want you can emial me with your phone number at howie909 [at] gmail.com and i would be glad to assist you.. but if not try to keep the heads even spacing all directions.

Derek Local669

By: CHRIS RANEY

CHRIS RANEY — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 17:58:18 +0000

In-ground, one story home (I’m building myself), 2800 sqr. ft.. I will have, a lake (4 acre) based heat-pump with elec. backup. I have a wood furnace (5000 sqr. ft. capacity, 110VAC), in house, as backup (on LP generator and LP tank), or for occasional use.
Am putting in fire sprinkler system around wood furnace.

Questions (?)

(1)- Drywall, or cement board for the walls and ceiling?
(2)- What kind of paint on walls and ceiling?
(3)- 4 sprinklers, or more?
(4)- Metal or liquid based sprinklers?
(5)- Temp. rating of sprinklers?

S.E. MO.

THANKS!

By: zach

zach — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:52:20 +0000

my girlfriend has a home daycare in order to get state approved to expand we need a sprinkler in the furnace room is it possible to just install just one head to an existing water line

By: steve heff

steve heff — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:20:22 +0000

What kind of certifications are required in becoming a fire sprinkler system installer? I am a master plumber by trade and would like to offer this option to homeowners, but can’t find any info. Can I please get some help from anyone with this? Thanks

By: Tony Fleming

Tony Fleming — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:03:48 +0000

Dan look me up if you still need some help!

By: Dan Alderson

Dan Alderson — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 10:09:06 +0000

I am a plumbing contractor in eastern NC. I am plumbing a house in a subdivision that requires sprinklers. This is the first time I have run into this. I want info on design & installation.Since they are not requied by code,I am not sure where to find design criteria.

By: wendell inhoffer

wendell inhoffer — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:25:09 +0000

what are the approximate demands [gpm] for a single family dwelling, a townhouse and/or an apartment???

By: Kelly Reynolds

Kelly Reynolds — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 02:01:22 +0000

I can’t believe the builder would not install them. We had our house built in 2005 In Goodyear (AZ) and the builder only charged me an additional $3,000. (About $1.35sq. ft.)

I have State Farm Insurance and they give me a discount. Maybe you need to change homeowners insurance cos.