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  1. DennisR4

    Importing PDF to DWG

    Previously, when I would insert a PDF in AutoCAD, I would get a nice clean conversion, with everything editable: All the lines were clean and sharp. Recently when I try to Import a PDF it converts like this: And the lines are not sharp: We did switch from Adobe to Nitro a while back...
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    Hydraulic Calculation Safety Cushion

    Ok, so I recently had an engineer and an uncertified sprinkler "designer" tell me that NFPA states when performing hydraulic calculations, you need to end up with a cushion of 7 psi below your water source? I have scoured my copy of NFPA 13, and I do not see where this is stated? I think they...
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    Black piping in a dry system

    I believe this issue has been brought up on here before, but I can't find the thread. NFPA13 states that galvanized piping must be used in a dry system (NFPA13 2013ed. 8.4.7.2), however this is listed in the section 8.4.7 CMSA Sprinklers. So, if I read that correctly, this only applies if you...

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