Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Chapter 13

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Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Most reliable fixed extinguishing system

No reported multiple deaths in a
completely sprinkled building
Controls 70% of all fires with five or
fewer sprinklers activated

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Automatic Sprinkler System

Consist of sprinkler heads

arranged to automatically distribute water
directly to the fire

Water supplied through a system of

piping

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Two types of Sprinkler Coverage

Complete Sprinkler Coverage

protects the entire building

Partial Sprinkler Coverage

protects only certain areas
high hazards, exit routes, places required by
code or AHJ

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NFPA 13

Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler

Systems
Requirements on spacing, pipe size,
and all details concerning the
installation of sprinkler systems

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NFPA 13D

Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler

Systems in One and Two Family
Dwellings and Mobile Homes

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FM or UL Listings

All parts of system regulated by

Factory Mutual
Underwriters Laboratories

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Effects on Life Safety

Life Safety is enhanced

fire is extinguished will small

Combustion products are limited

extinguishment in incipient stage

Presence is crucial in high-rise buildings

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System Fundamentals

Sprinklers
Sprinkler Design
Sprinkler Storage
Control Valves
Water Flow Alarms
Water Supply
Fire Department Connection
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Sprinklers

Discharge water
Fusible Link
Glass Bulb
Chemical Pellet
Quick Response

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Sprinkler Design

Pendant
Upright
Sidewall
Special Sprinklers

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Sprinkler Storage

Storage Cabinet
extra heads
sprinkler wrench

Changing sprinkler heads should only

be performed by representatives of the
buildings occupants.

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Control Valves

OS&Y Valve
Post Indicator Valve (PIV)
Post Indicator Valve Assembly (PIVA)
Operating Valves

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Waterflow Alarms

Hydraulic or electrical
warn of water movement in system
Hydraulic alarm sounds local
Electrical alarm sounds local and fire
alarm system

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Water Supply

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Fire Department Connection

Provides outside source of water supply

Consists of at least two 2-1/2 female
connections or one LDH connection
Supplied by pumper with minimum
1,000 gpm pump or greater
Minimum of two 2-1/2 lines
PDP of 150 psi.
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Types of Systems

Wet-Pipe
Dry-Pipe
Pre-Action
Deluge
Residential

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Wet-Pipe System

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Dry-Pipe System

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Deluge System

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Pre-Action System

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Residential System

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Factors & Considerations

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Controlling Water Flow from a

Sprinkler Head

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