Fire sprinklers and ceiling fans

[sparky76]

I'm looking fo a code reference on how close a ceiling fan or fixture can be retrofitted to an existing fire srprinkler head. As far as i know, the NEC does deal w/ this at all.

 

[Rewire]

I have never seen an NEC reference.I have put troffers in the grid rigiht beside the sprinkler.

 

[luckyshadow]

This will fall under the jurisdiction of the fire marshall. Not sure at the moment of the NFPA cade number.

 

[daleuger]

I ran into this same situation last year and it started a little debate between the GC and the fire marshall. I don't have an NFPA in front of me but if I remember correctly it turned out to be 4 feet.

 

[sparky76]

Wow if it is 4 feet that would be very impractical in my situation.

 

[GUNNING]

A sprinkler covers an area irregardless of whether its a fan or a turbo fan blade on a 737. Its a fire supresion device. The closer to the fan the better, unless there is wobble, then look out.

 

[LarryFine]

. . . I ran into this same situation last year and it started a little debate between the GC and the fire marshall. I don't have an NFPA in front of me but if I remember correctly it turned out to be 4 feet.

4 feet from the center or blade end?

 

[daleuger]

4 feet from the center or blade end?

Ha! From center. I see how he could have thought the other.

 

[chris kennedy]

You need to look at NFPA 13. It does not directly address fixtures or fans, it addresses obstructions. They are many tables for the type of obstruction and head involved. Good luck.:roll:

 

[sparky76]

Don't have a copy of NFPA 13 handy. I've never run into this problem. I'm pretty sure that the NEC doesnt deakl w/ it. anyone have a quick reference to NFPA 13?

 

[chris kennedy]

The NFPA website seems to be down right now. Any of you early birds able to access it?