Inspectors are becoming quickly over worked and rely on qualified contractors to complete system maintenance, inspection, and repair. The AHJ relies on reports provided by contractors (system experts) which should state the system meets the minimum code requirements.
Lets take a look at these pictures and ask the question [click to continue…]
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Wet-Chemical fire suppression systems are important systems that have prevented countless kitchen fires. The systems are typically installed at the requirements of the International Building Code or National Fire Protection Assocation (NFPA) 1, The Uniform Fire Code.
Systems are installed due to code requirements adopted in a community. Many contractors refer to the the term “grease ladden vapors” as the minimum requirement for the system to be installed. Over the years the basis for installation has been tweaked and modified. You can see in the most recent IBC the language from section 904.2.1 truly refers to the type of exhaust hood. Similar language can be found in NFPA 1 or NFPA 101.
The systems are typically pre-engineered by the manufacture. The system go under very specific testing and scrutiny. This means the system is has limitations on what and how it protects appliances, plenum spaces, and exhaust ducts. The qualified contractor (attended training by the manufacture) would provide working shop drawings that show the system complying with the manufacture requirements. [click to continue…]
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A special post by Art Shaw
This is a reoccurring question!
The following comments are based upon your typical pizza oven (chain type found at pizza hut, dominoes, or other major pizza chains) not the solid fuel ovens in use. If you watch any of the cooking channels you will have seen pizza ovens in New York that are heated by coal and ovens that are domed shape and fire brick lined where a few stick of wood are placed in the cooking area to warm the fire brick to cook a pizza.
Using the I-codes section 904.2.1 of the International Building Code states “Each required commercial kitchen exhaust hood and duct system required by Section 609 of the International Fire Code (IFC) or Chapter 5 of the International Mechanical Code to have a Type 1 hood shall be protected with an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system installed in accordance with this code”. The code commentary for this section and the corresponding section in the International Fire Code note the need for an approved automatic [click to continue…]
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,Marcus Robinson: No,but It is truly unforgettable!!
,Ken Prichard: I don`t think this would meet the “Visible from the street requirement” beside the signage issue etc. , does the monkeys...
,Glen Doan: It blends to much to the building for me. I would not allow in my jurisdiction.
,Robert Allard: It maybe cute, but it could hide it at night , as the owner or the AHJ not to cover it.
,Tom Jacobs: Mark S, we have enough information to determine that there is no means of egress under that exit sign unless you have a sledgehammer....
,Portable-Toilet-Rentals: Great conversation. PSAI did a great job on explaining this one I think. Good job Mr. Carroll!
