Resources, Checklists, and Training for inspectors with NFPA and the ICC codes
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Multiple inspectors are challenged with systems that pass thru a fire separation or fire wall. This can be the fire inspector looking at a fire sprinkler pipe which passes thru a 1.o hour fire separation or the Plumbing Inspector who is looking at a water filled pipe. The common practices is to plaster red caulk through out the space until the void is filled.
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Sprinkler systems have seen an increase in the use of specifically listed equipment. Flexible arm-overs serve a great purpose in sprinkler system installation but are heavily depended on proper installation per the manufacture listing requirements.
If you look at the first picture above you may say “Well it truly depends!” So lets make a couple of assumptions:
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,Nick Markowitz: I questioned the fact that glycerin was being used in resi systems especially in light of the fact i do alot of work in petro...
,Jim Yuill: A fire inspector is a professional who educates the building owner/occupant/general contractor on the hazards associated with fire. It...
,Mark Spoo: The definition that I learned years ago was the inspector is a tool in the fire service that keeps occupants, residents and even more...
,C. W. Boss: I must agree with the Inspectors Dove. Particularly with Brian Dove’s assessment that “Fire (Prevention) Inspector(s) are...
,conn: I had the same issue in our city. Back in 2005 I noticed that the setup did not look as it did in years past. So I had my personnel count...
,Marshal Chris: BB, Where is the requirement of the 2.5″ from connection nut?
