Originally Posted by
DGM
That would be anyone. The NIST likely didn't get it perfect. I can't see why it maters that much.
If by "didn't get it perfect" you mean can't tell the difference between 11 and 12 inches than yes. That you can't see why this kind of detail matters is not surprising.
Originally Posted by
DGM
Unless you are arguing that fire did not cause it their recommendations are still sound.
Look, I know you'd love to move the goalposts here by getting me to offer an alternative hypothesis to fire, but that's not gonna happen. I am arguing that NIST got it wrong and crucially so.
Originally Posted by
DGM
Bottom line. To make a building safer, protect it from fires by protecting it systems and make it faster and easier for everyone to get out.
In the "protect it from fires" category, would you include the allowance for thermal expansion of elements by ensuring that the gaps in the connections can accommodate the maximum expansion potential of the element?
Originally Posted by
DGM
Understand?
I understand perfectly thanks.