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INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

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A Exhaust fan
B Sprinkler or nozzle at top of vertical riser
C Sprinkler or nozzle at midpoint of each offset
D 5 ft 0 in. (1.5 m) maximum
E Horizontal duct nozzle or sprinkler
F 10 ft 0 in. (3 m) maximum
G Nozzle or sprinkler in hood or duct collar
H 1 in. (25 mm) minimum, 12 in. (305 mm) maximum
I Nozzle or sprinkler in hood plenum
J 1 in. (25 mm) maximum
K In accordance with the listing
L Deep fat fryer
M In accordance with the listing
N Cooking equipment nozzle or sprinkler
O Counter height cooking equipment
P Upright broiler or salamander broiler
Q Broiling compartment sprinkler or nozzle
R Broiling compartment
S Exhaust hood

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N*

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*Listed for deep fat fryer protection

FIGURE A.7.10.2 Typical Installation Showing Automatic Sprinklers or Automatic Nozzles Being Used for Protection of Commercial Cooking Equipment and Ventilation Systems.
A.8.3.1.5.1 Protective caps and straps are intended to provide
temporary protection for sprinklers during shipping and installation.

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A.8.3.1.5.2 Protective caps and straps can be removed from

upright sprinklers, from sprinklers that are fitted with sprinkler guards, and from sprinklers that are not likely to be subject to damage due to construction activities or other events.
In general, protective caps and straps should not be removed
until construction activities or other events have progressed to
the point where the sprinklers will not be subjected to condi-

tions that could cause them to be damaged. Consideration

should be given to leaving the protective caps and straps in
place where other construction work is expected to take place,
adjacent to the sprinklers following their installation, until
that activity is complete. Protective caps and straps on sidewall
and pendent sprinklers, for example, should be left in place
pending installation of the wall and ceiling systems and then
removed as finish escutcheons are being installed. In retrofit
applications, with minimal follow-on trade construction activity, and with upright sprinklers, it would be reasonable to re-

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