Fire sprinkler system design terminology
When water flows in an alarm valve, the valves. All common areas including restrooms and lobby areas will be considered finished area. 1 Alarm Check Valve: A common type of fire sprinkler system alarm apparatus. Sprinkler piping will be concealed in areas with suspended ceiling but not necessarily centered in the ceiling tile all other piping will be exposed. 10 GPM over the most remote 1,500 SF, except in the storage and mechanical areas in which the density will be. The overhead system design will be based on Light Hazard, providing a density of. This assumes that adequate flow is available. The static pressure available to the site is estimated at 145 psi and should be adequate to provide sprinkler protection without the need for a fire pump. Piping will be installed in concealed spaces in finished areas, however no piping will be installed in the attic space or exterior walls.
#FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGN TERMINOLOGY CODE#
More Definitions of Fire sprinkler systemįire sprinkler system. A combination standpipe/ sprinkler system will be installed that meets National Fire Protection Association and the State of Maryland, all other applicable code requirements.
Fire sprinkler system each stand pipe location (water based and non-waterbased).įire sprinkler system connections to the City’s water system shall be owned and maintained by the property owner, beginning immediately downstream of the gate valve where the system connects to the City’s water main.įire sprinkler system shall be actuated by smoke detectors located at the highest points of the roof and spaced as recommended by the manufacturer.įire sprinkler system plans and hydraulic calculations must be designed in accordance with and including all the required information on the plan, specified in NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, or NFPA 13D as applicable and the NFPA documents referenced therein, published by the National Fire Protection Association and signed by a Responsible Managing Employee, licensed by the State Fire Marshal's Office or bear the seal of a licensed professional engineer.įire sprinkler system configuration (including fire pump location, if applicable).