Sprinklers

Nancy Ash <nash [at] philamuseum__org> writes

>New storage in a renovated historic building is being planned for
>our collections of works of art on paper . We're interested in
>learning from the experiences of anyone who has dealt with issues of
>installing sprinklers (especially wet pipe) in storage (especially
>compact) for art on paper or archival materials.  Thanks in advance,

Short of hiring a professional to evaluate one's specific needs, a
good place to start would be with
    <URL:http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/waac/
        wn/wn17/wn17-2/wn17-206.html>

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Michael McHugh, AIA
LEED Accredited Professional
E. Verner Johnson and Associates
Museum Architects and Planners
222 Berkeley Street,  Suite 1350
Boston, MA 02116
617-437-6262
Fax: 617-437-1272


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