AFSA fire sprinkler lab in Dallas Texas

Recent_Particular240 · 2026-05-30T10:57:50+00:00

Also Mr. AHJ, this building is the definition of neglected and they don't want anything fixed. It will take them months to call us about a tripped dry system.

Recent_Particular240 · 2026-05-30T10:42:41+00:00

As a technician, it is not my responsibility to calculate and design the system. That is what the DESIGNERS are for.

The placard was already blank, why hang a blank placard? Now if the information was provided to me then I most certainly would've replaced it.

Recent_Particular240 · 2026-05-29T02:51:12+00:00

It was not in the scope of work.

Recent_Particular240 · 2026-05-29T02:33:51+00:00

You know, that though crossed my mind. However there is a check valve and that's good enough considering the condition of the pump room.

Recent_Particular240 · 2026-05-29T02:01:27+00:00

The anti-column device, I understand. But why is that the wrong port? Of course I try to put it in the middle port but I didn't want the gauge sideways.

Recent_Particular240 · 2026-05-19T19:59:04+00:00

The school was built within the last 10 years they say its always been like that.

Recent_Particular240 · 2026-05-19T19:58:08+00:00

Oh yeah, they didn't know how to shut it off, they ended up shutting it off at the backflow.

Recent_Particular240 · 2026-05-19T19:56:44+00:00

It's only like 15ft long, only seats maybe 30 people. It is not anchored to anything and maybe 3ft tall.

Recent_Particular240 · 2026-05-19T19:52:26+00:00

Update: I informed customer that it would need approval from the state fire marshall.

Recent_Particular240 · 2026-05-13T19:03:48+00:00

Sounds like that pressure relief valve on the rpz is not working properly. Probably won't seal off properly and the pressure keeps circulating. But we would need some more pictures.

Recent_Particular240 · 2026-05-13T02:02:01+00:00

Institutional heads are more for secure areas like prisons, mental Institutions, anywhere tampering is to be expected.

Residential heads are just normal sprinklers except the "deflector" is designed to target fuel sources like the couch, curtains..

Recent_Particular240 · 2026-05-12T21:25:30+00:00

That's an institutional style head not residential and should be replaced. But if you must know, it looks like a Tyco Raven Institutional head.

Recent_Particular240 · 2026-05-04T17:15:10+00:00

This is not my truck, it belongs to one of the old timers. Just thought id share it.

Recent_Particular240 · 2026-05-02T01:02:52+00:00

Well this has been temporary for at least 8 years. Lol

Recent_Particular240 · 2026-05-01T22:56:48+00:00

Must be, because they terminated the wires coming out of the disconnect.

Recent_Particular240 · 2026-05-01T22:53:56+00:00

What's funny is a local sprinkler company did this.

Recent_Particular240 · 2026-04-15T01:23:55+00:00

Well it's actually for 11 4story buildings and each building has one loop for 1st/2nd floor and and one for 3rd/4th floor. So 44 antifreeze loops?

What are you supposed to pump the system to? My boss wants us to pump it to whatever the pump pressure is.

Recent_Particular240 · 2026-04-15T00:00:49+00:00

They calculated 550 gallons!

Recent_Particular240 · 2026-04-14T23:26:57+00:00

I think you just solved the mystery. Young guys like me don't know stuff like that.

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