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  1. AegisFPE

    Conveyor Opening through Fire Wall

    A year late to the convo, but here's a link to an intumescent product that doesn't interrupt the conveyor: https://www.stoebich.com/en/product/collar-10071 The U.S. distributor is in South Carolina.
  2. AegisFPE

    Energy conservation v. Concealed sprinkler heads

    This pamphlet released earlier this year by the US Department of Energy, Insulating and Air Sealing Attic Sprinklers, contains some interesting info, such as theoretical temperature of insulated attic sprinkler piping, details of insulating and marking methods, and references to "air dams" to...
  3. AegisFPE

    Any (still-safe) work arounds for Sprinklers triggered at change of use

    A fire wall is probably not a viable option. It would likely be challenging (+costly) to structurally isolate the building areas as prescribed by code, and some jurisdictions do not recognize a fire wall as reducing the building area with regard to required sprinkler protection. There may be...
  4. AegisFPE

    ASTM E119 & UL 263 rated doors

    I don't know of a wood door, but Won Door makes a Won Wall (MFW) - Moveable Fire Wall, "FireGuard." Although, it does not make sense for your crawl space application.
  5. AegisFPE

    Smoke Alarm Cause of House Fire!

    Good catch! Hard to tell if it is the Kidde FireX 1276E or i12060 ionization smoke alarm. The first has a 5 year warranty, the second a 10-year warranty. The 810-2568 and 950-0105 shown on the circuit board do not appear to match the associated unit part numbers: 820-0394, 2100592, 2100693...
  6. AegisFPE

    705.5 Firewall continuity/ termination

    I find that the code is silent on the extent of the noncombustible sheathing. The code tells us what we have to do, so since there is no prescribed minimum, the RDP should be able to address the provision accordingly. It appears that the n/c sheathing detailed is at least equivalent to the...
  7. AegisFPE

    Boardwalk fire

    We've had a couple projects with boardwalks. We conservatively applied Marina language of the 2003 Seattle Fire Code. This referenced a maximum 8,000SF combustible area without sprinklers, separated by a minimum 16-foot width (which was filled with sand and covered with pavers). The 8,000SF...
  8. AegisFPE

    It's official, I'm hitched

    Congrats! May your covenant endure with the strength of a 3-strand cord.
  9. AegisFPE

    smoke control special inspections

    In my experience it would be unusual for all of those credentials to be held by a single entity. It is now expressly permitted in 2009 IBC Section 1704.1 and 2012 IBC Section 1704.2.1 that the designer can also serve as the special inspector for the execution of their design. AEGIS Engineering...
  10. AegisFPE

    Stage Smoke Control

    I am confused - 410.3.7 says comply with 410.3.7.1 or 410.3.7.2. 410.3.7.1 is prescriptive and should not require a special inspection or performance test. Also, there seems to be some consistent interpretation in the ICC Community that the referenced manual release is to be accessible from...
  11. AegisFPE

    Fire Barrier Opening

    Sounds like it may be a big opening. Here is a creative solution for smaller industrial conveyors, a sleeve with intumescent.
  12. AegisFPE

    Smoke and Draft Control IBC 2009

    This is a common question. A strict interpretation would concur with Coug Dad, that the exception for not requiring elevator lobbies does not eliminate the requirement to protect openings into a fire-resistance-rated corridor with S-labeled doors per UL 1784 in accordance with 715.4.3.1. As the...
  13. AegisFPE

    Exit discharge question

    See Friday afternoon post above.
  14. AegisFPE

    Exit discharge question

    This appears to be the code provision that empowers regulation of the subject stairs from the exit door to grade. If you regulate that stairway that occurs in the exist discharge, it seems you are applying this section, in which case couldn't/shouldn't this section also be applied to the exit...
  15. AegisFPE

    Group M Occupancy and delayed egress exits

    In addition, the 2009 code adds provisions for "electromagnetically locked egress doors" in Section 1008.1.9.8 which could be an alternative to a delayed egress system. Incidentally, Section 1008.1.9.8 can be applied to Groups A and E, which are excluded from applying the delayed egress...
  16. AegisFPE

    712.1.8 2012

    I would submit that a glazed elevator hoistway is not concealed, as the interior of the hoistway is visible from outside of the hoistway.
  17. AegisFPE

    Elevator Lobbies in Lieu of Smoke Curtains @ Elevator Door Openings?

    If an elevator lobby is provided, you should not also need extra doors across the elevator openings. Regardless, separation of the elevator openings from a fire-resistance-rated corridor per CBC 715 by extra doors or a lobby may be required.
  18. AegisFPE

    need a prayer if your able

    Wilson, I am humbled by your vulnerability and courage in sharing this with us, thank you. It is my honor to pray for you and your family. From me and my girls to you and yours, may you receive strength to endure the challenges as they come and ability to find joy in every moment you share with...
  19. AegisFPE

    Multiple Means of Egress - One Exit Blocked

    The 2012 makes it clearer that both doors need to swing in the direction of egress travel.
  20. AegisFPE

    Fire rated coil door with no egress door

    The exception is with regard to door swing only. The exception does not mean that no means of egress is required from the room. However, there may be an opportunity for a timed-egress analysis to show that an occupant could self-evacuate from the storage room upon becoming aware of a developing...
  21. AegisFPE

    5A Beam Protection

    Individual encasement of the primary structural beams would be if required by 704.3.
  22. AegisFPE

    I'm also back!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Wow - glad to hear you're on the mend. Hope you are able to find a cool place to relax.
  23. AegisFPE

    emergency damage assessment

    Check out ATC-45. Our Cal EMA SAP class referenced this for windstorms.
  24. AegisFPE

    IBC Section 404 Atriums

    In that case, I recommend considering Section 712.1.8 instead of 712.1.6.
  25. AegisFPE

    Door closers with hold open function?

    Here's a couple to consider based on a quick web search:
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