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We have been told that we need a sprinkler system for our Warehouse building which we use for programs and events. It is immediately adjacent to our main building, the Moffatt-Ladd House (built 1763).  Does anyone have experience with low volume, high pressure systems, and vendors and installers in New England? We are located in Portsmouth, NH. Many thanks!.

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Barbara Ward
Director/Curator
Moffatt-Ladd House and Garden
Portsmouth NH
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Steven Floray
Curator
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Shepherdstown WV
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-02-2020 12:27 PM
From: Barbara Ward
Subject: Sprinkler system for program and event space

We have been told that we need a sprinkler system for our Warehouse building which we use for programs and events. It is immediately adjacent to our main building, the Moffatt-Ladd House (built 1763).  Does anyone have experience with low volume, high pressure systems, and vendors and installers in New England? We are located in Portsmouth, NH. Many thanks!.

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Barbara Ward
Director/Curator
Moffatt-Ladd House and Garden
Portsmouth NH
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Original Message------

Barbara,

You can contact Nick Artim at the Fire Safety Institute in Middlebury, Vermont. Nick's consulted on many projects with the National Park Service over the years. He's a fire protection engineer (FPE) with many years of experience working to design fire suppression systems for cultural sites in both the U.S. and abroad. Consulting with an independent FPE like Nick is the best first step - many firms may try to sell you what type/brand of system they stock vs. what you actually need. Nick should be able to provide you with several different options based on your needs. His Nick's contact info is:

Fire Safety Network
PO Box 895
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 388-1064
firesafe@gmavt.net

I hope this help. Good luck with your project.

Steve

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Steven Floray
Curator
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Shepherdstown WV
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Hi Barbara,

You might check with the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Wash DC as they have similar to what you are writing about all over the country. You might ask them about Lyndhurst in Westchester, NY that I worked with as it sounds familiar. Also, in New England, the Preservation for Historic Homes might be able to help. They use 3 of their homes I believe for events amount the 25-30 homes they own in the area. 

Hope this helps.
Art

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Art Manask
Principal
Art Manask Consulting, Inc.
artmanask@gmail.com
818 358-3588
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-02-2020 12:27 PM
From: Barbara Ward
Subject: Sprinkler system for program and event space

We have been told that we need a sprinkler system for our Warehouse building which we use for programs and events. It is immediately adjacent to our main building, the Moffatt-Ladd House (built 1763).  Does anyone have experience with low volume, high pressure systems, and vendors and installers in New England? We are located in Portsmouth, NH. Many thanks!.

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Barbara Ward
Director/Curator
Moffatt-Ladd House and Garden
Portsmouth NH
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