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Good fire department sources.
http://cms.firehouse.com/web/online/In-the-Community/Understanding-Residential-Sprinkler-Systems-and-Related-Codes/9$54058
Vendors and Sites
Contractors
Genesis Fire Protection, Inc. Wilkinson
Reference Sites
http://www.fire.gov/Sprinklers/index.htm
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/3476620/Step-1-Fire-Sprinkler-Retrofit-Guide
Random Note about Washington
Residential Sprinkler Systems--Help!
« on: June 18, 2008, 01:01:34 PM »
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I'm required to install a sprinkler system in my cabin in Washington, and it must be is designed by a pipefitter and possibly stamped by an engineer. I had found someone in Washington who agreed to design it for $300, but he is no longer with A-1 Fire. The other local companies won't design a system without also installing it. SO-I called some sprinkler companies where I live in Florida, and they are telling me they could design a system for $2,000, including the engineer's stamp, and that they estimate about $3,000 to professionally install it in Washington (Victoria Cottage). Ouch--that's about 8 percent of my total budget!!!!! Any ideas?
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Advertise for a fitter on Craigslist or in the paper. Or have a PE design one for you.
Genesis Fire Protection, Inc. Wilkinson
Reference Sites
http://www.fire.gov/Sprinklers/index.htm
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/3476620/Step-1-Fire-Sprinkler-Retrofit-Guide
Random Note about Washington
Residential Sprinkler Systems--Help!
« on: June 18, 2008, 01:01:34 PM »
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I'm required to install a sprinkler system in my cabin in Washington, and it must be is designed by a pipefitter and possibly stamped by an engineer. I had found someone in Washington who agreed to design it for $300, but he is no longer with A-1 Fire. The other local companies won't design a system without also installing it. SO-I called some sprinkler companies where I live in Florida, and they are telling me they could design a system for $2,000, including the engineer's stamp, and that they estimate about $3,000 to professionally install it in Washington (Victoria Cottage). Ouch--that's about 8 percent of my total budget!!!!! Any ideas?
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Advertise for a fitter on Craigslist or in the paper. Or have a PE design one for you.
Residential Fire Safety Institute
Residential Fire Safety Institute (RFSI).
Roy Marshall, Executive Director.
Roy Marshall, Executive Director.
Bob Vila site article about residential sprinklers.
http://www.bobvila.com/HowTo_Library/Residential_Sprinkler_Systems-Safety-A2653.html
Key excerpts.
Stand-Alone vs. Multi-Use Sprinkler Systems
There are two main types of residential sprinkler systems: stand-alone and multi-use. Although both systems rely on the home's water supply, a stand-alone system utilizes its own piping, and may need a back-flow device. Stand-alone systems will use flexible plastic or copper tubing.
The cost of a home-sprinkler system will depend on a number of factors. A new-home, stand-alone installation can run anywhere from $1.00-1.25 per square foot,
insurance companies can offer discounts to homes with fire-suppression systems.
http://www.bobvila.com/HowTo_Library/Residential_Sprinkler_Systems-Safety-A2653.html
Key excerpts.
Stand-Alone vs. Multi-Use Sprinkler Systems
There are two main types of residential sprinkler systems: stand-alone and multi-use. Although both systems rely on the home's water supply, a stand-alone system utilizes its own piping, and may need a back-flow device. Stand-alone systems will use flexible plastic or copper tubing.
The cost of a home-sprinkler system will depend on a number of factors. A new-home, stand-alone installation can run anywhere from $1.00-1.25 per square foot,
insurance companies can offer discounts to homes with fire-suppression systems.
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