Sprinkler pipe in stud run above panel

[smallfish]

In an apartment building with 16 units that are being rehabbed due to a fire caused by a tipped-over candle, a 1/2 inch continuous plastic sprinkler pipe runs horizontonally 30 inches above the unit's 100 amp panel. Both panel and sprinkler pipe are installed inside the same stud run. All wiring enters the bottom of the panel.
Is there a danger with this? Should it pass inspection?
Thanks

 

[ceb58]

In an apartment building with 16 units that are being rehabbed due to a fire caused by a tipped-over candle, a 1/2 inch continuous plastic sprinkler pipe runs horizontonally 30 inches above the unit's 100 amp panel. Both panel and sprinkler pipe are installed inside the same stud run. All wiring enters the bottom of the panel.
Is there a danger with this? Should it pass inspection?
Thanks

1/2" PLASTIC sprinkler pipe??? Look at 110.34 F

 

[hurk27]

1/2" PLASTIC sprinkler pipe??? Look at 110.34 F

Piping and other facilities shall not be considered foreign if
provided for fire protection of the electrical installation.

So if the pipe has a sprinkler head over the panel its ok, but if it doesn't it's a violation

Thats just plain goofy:grin: if a fire breaks out in the panel I don't think it will need a spray head with plastic pipe, the pipe will become one lol

 

[LEO2854]

So if the pipe has a sprinkler head over the panel its ok, but if it doesn't it's a violation

Thats just plain goofy:grin: if a fire breaks out in the panel I don't think it will need a spray head with plastic pipe, the pipe will become one lol

?Plastic sprinkler pipe?:grin: why even do it if it is not in steal.A foolish way to save money

 

[masterinbama]

Used a lot around here for wet systems.

http://www.harvel.com/tech-specs-fire-sprinkler.asp

 

[RICK NAPIER]

Since these are apartment house panels I doubt they are over 600 volts so it is not 110.34 but 110.26 that would apply. 110.26(E)(1)(c) allows sprinkler protection in the dedicated space provided it meets the requirements of 110.26(E) which would require drip protection at least 6 feet above the panel.

 

[don_resqcapt19]

I don't see how you can have a dedicated space requirement with a recessed panel.

 

[ceb58]

In an apartment building with 16 units that are being rehabbed due to a fire caused by a tipped-over candle, a 1/2 inch continuous plastic sprinkler pipe runs horizontonally 30 inches above the unit's 100 amp panel. Both panel and sprinkler pipe are installed inside the same stud run. All wiring enters the bottom of the panel.
Is there a danger with this? Should it pass inspection?
Thanks

Since these are apartment house panels I doubt they are over 600 volts so it is not 110.34 but 110.26 that would apply. 110.26(E)(1)(c) allows sprinkler protection in the dedicated space provided it meets the requirements of 110.26(E) which would require drip protection at least 6 feet above the panel.

Code section is 110.26 F 1 C if in 2008.
It may still be a violation due to 110.26 F 1 A
Only the OP with a tape measure can tell.
However the drip protection can be located right above the panel and not at 6 ft or above. 110.26 F 1 b

Used a lot around here for wet systems.

http://www.harvel.com/tech-specs-fire-sprinkler.asp

Just never seen plastic for sprinkler system. Just

why even do it if it is not in steal

Steel

 

[macmikeman]

Code section is 110.26 F 1 C if in 2008.
It may still be a violation due to 110.26 F 1 A
Only the OP with a tape measure can tell.
However the drip protection can be located right above the panel and not at 6 ft or above. 110.26 F 1 b

Too me, 110.26 (F)(1)b looks pretty clear that above the dedicated space is ok for foreign piping. Above the dedicated space means at least 6 feet above the panel.

 

[acrwc10]

Code section is 110.26 F 1 C if in 2008.
It may still be a violation due to 110.26 F 1 A
Only the OP with a tape measure can tell.
However the drip protection can be located right above the panel and not at 6 ft or above. 110.26 F 1 b



Just never seen plastic for sprinkler system. Just

Steel

Orange pipe and it is just like a garden sprinkler system, just it is installed upside down in the ceiling.:grin: