Comments for Steven Scandaliato http://www.scandaliato.com Fire Protection Industry Expert Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:07:45 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 Comment on Seismic Design For Fire Sprinkler Systems – Part 2b: Couplings and Seismic Separation by jaime villamil, puerto rico http://www.scandaliato.com/seismic-design-for-fire-sprinkler-systems-part-2b-couplings-and-seismic-separation/comment-page-1/#comment-42 jaime villamil, puerto rico Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:07:45 +0000 http://www.scandaliato.com/?p=229#comment-42 we should also note that in different systems as in tree type systems we should protect any size branch lines with a lesser degree of restraint in which most cases is approached with wires. we should also note that in different systems as in tree type systems we should protect any size branch lines with a lesser degree of restraint in which most cases is approached with wires.

]]> Comment on Seismic Design For Fire Sprinkler Systems – Part 2c: Clearance and Sway Bracing by Jeff Bozigian http://www.scandaliato.com/seismic-design-for-fire-sprinkler-systems-part-2c-clearance-and-sway-bracing/comment-page-1/#comment-41 Jeff Bozigian Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:39:06 +0000 http://www.scandaliato.com/?p=253#comment-41 usefull info, thanks, could you point in the direction of a tutorial for installing 4 way bracing to an existing sprinkler system? thanks usefull info, thanks, could you point in the direction of a tutorial for installing 4 way bracing to an existing sprinkler system? thanks

]]> Comment on Seismic Design For Fire Sprinkler Systems – Part 3b: Practical Example by eurekaignem http://www.scandaliato.com/seismic-design-for-fire-sprinkler-systems-part-3b-practical-example/comment-page-1/#comment-40 eurekaignem Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:46:02 +0000 http://www.scandaliato.com/?p=328#comment-40 I believe, but am not sure, that Ssd is published as Sds in 2006 IBC eq 16-39, and that it is determined after two calculations, one of the calculations usins Ss, which IS the spectral acceleration obtained from USGS charts. What confuses me is where the minimum and maximum values for Fd are determined from. I know they refer to ultimate and working, and we are to use the working (or service value), but the equations to determine the service value confuse me. Where did it come from? I believe, but am not sure, that Ssd is published as Sds in 2006 IBC eq 16-39, and that it is determined after two calculations, one of the calculations usins Ss, which IS the spectral acceleration obtained from USGS charts. What confuses me is where the minimum and maximum values for Fd are determined from. I know they refer to ultimate and working, and we are to use the working (or service value), but the equations to determine the service value confuse me. Where did it come from?

]]> Comment on Residential Fire Sprinklers: Plumbing Contractor Competitive Advantage #2 by Thomas McKinnon http://www.scandaliato.com/residential-fire-sprinklers-plumbing-contractor-competitive-advantage-2/comment-page-1/#comment-39 Thomas McKinnon Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:25:07 +0000 http://www.scandaliato.com/?p=366#comment-39 So Steve, So I guess that means when you are performing fire sprinkler system design you would apply a 2% discount when the value is increased from $18,750 to $20,625. You and I both know that is simply BS! Your blog also assumes all things are equal and in fact they are not. A stand alone residential fire sprinkler system and a multi-purpose system are apples and oranges. Personally, I think you should leave contracting cost analysis to contractors and stick to design. Your's Truly, Thomas McKinnon So Steve,

So I guess that means when you are performing fire sprinkler system design you would apply a 2% discount when the value is increased from $18,750 to $20,625. You and I both know that is simply BS! Your blog also assumes all things are equal and in fact they are not. A stand alone residential fire sprinkler system and a multi-purpose system are apples and oranges. Personally, I think you should leave contracting cost analysis to contractors and stick to design.

Your’s Truly,
Thomas McKinnon

]]> Comment on Seismic Design For Fire Sprinkler Systems – Part 1b: IBC Requirements and Exemptions by Chris Freshcoln http://www.scandaliato.com/seismic-design-for-fire-sprinkler-systems-part-1b-ibc-requirements-and-exemptions/comment-page-1/#comment-38 Chris Freshcoln Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:35:48 +0000 http://www.scandaliato.com/?p=109#comment-38 It appears this exemption applies to the piping component - do you also apply this to the structure holding up the pipe? For instance, if you have a piperack inside a building carrying pipes that are exempt does this mean the piperack does not have to be designed for seismic forces or just that the pipe does not? There is another section in the code specifically for pipe supports and non building structures similar to buildings. There has been considerable debate in our office whether you do or do not have to consider seismic forces on the support structure if the component is exempt per the requirement you listed. Just looking for another opinion. It appears this exemption applies to the piping component – do you also apply this to the structure holding up the pipe? For instance, if you have a piperack inside a building carrying pipes that are exempt does this mean the piperack does not have to be designed for seismic forces or just that the pipe does not? There is another section in the code specifically for pipe supports and non building structures similar to buildings. There has been considerable debate in our office whether you do or do not have to consider seismic forces on the support structure if the component is exempt per the requirement you listed. Just looking for another opinion.

]]> Comment on Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems – Now What? by Steven http://www.scandaliato.com/residential-fire-sprinkler-systems-now-what/comment-page-1/#comment-33 Steven Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:37:58 +0000 http://www.scandaliato.com/?p=372#comment-33 It is very interesting...I am hearing stories from all parts of the country were some are getting breaks on their premiums and some are being charged more in anticipation of water damage. I think once we establish a more consistent track record they insurance industry will respond....thanks for the comment. It is very interesting…I am hearing stories from all parts of the country were some are getting breaks on their premiums and some are being charged more in anticipation of water damage. I think once we establish a more consistent track record they insurance industry will respond….thanks for the comment.

]]> Comment on Seismic Design For Fire Sprinkler Systems – Part 1b: IBC Requirements and Exemptions by Steven http://www.scandaliato.com/seismic-design-for-fire-sprinkler-systems-part-1b-ibc-requirements-and-exemptions/comment-page-1/#comment-32 Steven Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:34:53 +0000 http://www.scandaliato.com/?p=109#comment-32 Yes...fire protection is exempt in categories A and B through IBC 2009... Yes…fire protection is exempt in categories A and B through IBC 2009…

]]> Comment on Seismic Design For Fire Sprinkler Systems – Part 1b: IBC Requirements and Exemptions by Joseph Keltos http://www.scandaliato.com/seismic-design-for-fire-sprinkler-systems-part-1b-ibc-requirements-and-exemptions/comment-page-1/#comment-30 Joseph Keltos Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:54:01 +0000 http://www.scandaliato.com/?p=109#comment-30 Stephen, Does your conclusion that structures with a Seimic Design Category B do not require seismic braces continue to be applicable when the 2006 edition of the IBC is used. Section 1613.1 stills references ASCE 7 so I presume the exception to mechanical systems still applies. Thank you in advance for your response. Stephen,
Does your conclusion that structures with a Seimic Design Category B do not require seismic braces continue to be applicable when the 2006 edition of the IBC is used. Section 1613.1 stills references ASCE 7 so I presume the exception to mechanical systems still applies.

Thank you in advance for your response.

]]> Comment on Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems – Now What? by So Cal Fire Protection http://www.scandaliato.com/residential-fire-sprinkler-systems-now-what/comment-page-1/#comment-29 So Cal Fire Protection Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:49:38 +0000 http://www.scandaliato.com/?p=372#comment-29 Good Article. This should be a demand year-round focus for home owners and the construction industry. The insurance companies should be on board as well but they aren’t.  Good Article.
This should be a demand year-round focus for home owners and
the construction industry. The insurance companies should be on board as well but they aren’t. 

]]> Comment on Seismic Design For Fire Sprinkler Systems – Part 1c: Determining the Seismic Design Category of a Building by John F. Knack http://www.scandaliato.com/seismic-design-for-fire-sprinkler-systems-part-1c-determining-the-seismic-design-category-of-a-building/comment-page-1/#comment-28 John F. Knack Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:27:54 +0000 http://www.scandaliato.com/?p=138#comment-28 It was great talking to you the other day, Seamed like old times... I have lost the website that gives you the items to be included in the ASCE 7 formula. Can you please hook me up again... Thanks and Still looking forward to seeing you again. (678) 344-9669 It was great talking to you the other day, Seamed like old times…

I have lost the website that gives you the items to be included in the ASCE 7 formula.
Can you please hook me up again…

Thanks and Still looking forward to seeing you again.
(678) 344-9669

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