Re: Fire Alarms Again

["Stanley Barthfarkle" <sbarth@xxxxxxxxx>]

> Here are a few answers,  Going into this job the contractor told me they
> only needed a DACT on the flow and tamper.  When I contacted the fire
> marshal for the flow test he told me it needs more because it is a
> "Hi-Rise Building"  I dont think it falls under the heading of a Hi-Rise
> because it is only 2 levels.  I am famillar with NFPA 72 and the how to
> install the system.  I am just trying to understand where I need to look
> to find out if its really a "HI-Rise" and if so what additional
> requirements I will need to meet.


The AHJ is the "final word" on requirements. If he says it has to be there,
it has to be there.

 I used to bid commercial fire this way-

a)- tally equipment and labor
b)- tally 30% for unforeseen changes
c)- tally 20% for more changes
d)- total the above items
e)- double it, and present bid to customer

f)- take a CPR class, so you can revive your customer after handing him the
proposal

g)- get the job after low-bid companies 1 & 2 screw it up royally and piss
off the AHJ