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A light hazard wet pipe sprinkler system using quick-response sprinklers with a 18 ft (5.58 m) ceiling would be allowed
what percentage area of reduction on the remote area?
Suggested Answer: C
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In a light hazard wet pipe system with quick-response sprinklers and a ceiling height of 18 feet, a 0.32 area reduction percentage is commonly allowed for the remote area. This accounts for the lower fire load and risk associated with light hazard occupancies.
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Janessa
10 months ago
Just double-checked, definitely 0.32!
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Merilyn
11 months ago
I thought it was 0.28, but I guess 0.32 makes sense.
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Alisha
11 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? Seems high.
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Sophia
11 months ago
Totally agree, 0.32 is the right answer.
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Evette
11 months ago
It's 0.32 for quick-response systems!
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Edelmira
12 months ago
I believe the standard reduction is usually around 0.32, but I might be mixing it up with another type of system.
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Derick
12 months ago
I thought the reduction for quick-response sprinklers was higher, maybe 0.4? That seems like a lot though.
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Kristin
12 months ago
I remember practicing a similar question, and I feel like the answer was around 0.26, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Katlyn
1 year ago
I think we discussed the percentage area reduction in class, but I can't remember if it was 0.28 or 0.32.
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Alysa
1 year ago
Alright, time to put my sprinkler system knowledge to the test. Let me review the code details and work through this step-by-step. I think I can figure out the right answer.
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Ayesha
1 year ago
I'm a little unsure about this one. I know the code requirements can be tricky when it comes to sprinkler system design. I'll need to double-check my notes to make sure I'm interpreting this correctly.
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Franchesca
1 year ago
I've got this! The percentage area reduction for a light hazard system with quick-response sprinklers and an 18 ft ceiling is 0.32, so the answer is C.
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Olga
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. The question is asking about the remote area reduction for a light hazard wet pipe sprinkler system with quick-response sprinklers and an 18 ft ceiling. I'll need to consult the relevant code sections to determine the correct answer.
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Glendora
1 year ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to review the code requirements for quick-response sprinklers and ceiling heights to figure out the right percentage reduction.
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Nickolas
2 years ago
Wait, is this a trick question? I mean, who even remembers the exact percentage reduction for this specific scenario? I'm just gonna guess and hope for the best. *laughs nervously*
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Nancey
2 years ago
D) 0.4
KA
Kayleigh
2 years ago
C) 0.32
SU
Susana
2 years ago
B) 0.28
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Lea
2 years ago
A) 0.26
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Mel
2 years ago
The answer is clearly A) 0.26. Come on, people, this is basic sprinkler system knowledge. *rolls eyes*
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Noah
2 years ago
Yes, it's definitely A) 0.26
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Louvenia
2 years ago
A) 0.26 is the percentage area of reduction on the remote area
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Lucy
2 years ago
I agree, A) 0.26 is the correct answer
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Veronika
2 years ago
I think it's A) 0.26
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Allene
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think D) 0.4 could also be a possibility.
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Mee
2 years ago
I agree with Verlene, quick-response sprinklers are more efficient.
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Virgina
2 years ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll have to double-check my notes, but I think it's B) 0.28. These questions can be tricky!
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Eun
2 years ago
Definitely D) 0.4. I remember covering this in my sprinkler system training. The reduction is 40% for this type of setup.
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Verlene
2 years ago
I think the answer is C) 0.32.
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Sang
2 years ago
I think the answer is C) 0.32. That's the percentage reduction for quick-response sprinklers in a light hazard wet pipe system with an 18 ft ceiling.
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Eladia
2 years ago
It's important to have the right system in place for safety.
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Renea
2 years ago
Always important to understand the specifics of sprinkler systems.
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Hassie
2 years ago
Quick-response sprinklers make a big difference in reducing the area.
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Jerry
2 years ago
Good to know, thanks for clarifying.
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Kattie
2 years ago
That's correct, it is a 0.32 percentage reduction.
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Lauran
2 years ago
That's correct, it is the percentage reduction for quick-response sprinklers in that system.
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Renea
2 years ago
I agree, the answer is C) 0.32.
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Florinda
2 years ago
I agree, the answer is C) 0.32.