The Design and Layout of Fire Sprinkler Systems, Second Edition

Now in an updated second edition, this is a basic introduction to fire sprinkler system design and layout. The presentation is thorough and systematic, covering details of design, materials and code requirements. It serves both experienced fire safety personnel and beginners who require detailed information on this important and specialized work in fire safety engineering. Special features include study questions and answers, more than 150 sample diagrams, checklists, sample forms and spec sheets, photographs, and a glossary of words related to fire sprinkler systems and other areas of fire protection engineering.

Although effective fire sprinkler systems are crucial to public safety, for years, the designers of those systems had few published resources to reference and guide them through their design processes. The first edition of this book changed all that, and now The Design and Layout of Fire Sprinkler Systems Second Edition suits their needs even better.Written and thoroughly updated by a fire prevention engineer with more than 20 years of experience, this book provides a complete, systematic introduction to automatic fire sprinkler design and layout, from design basics, code requirements, and pipe hanging to hydraulic calculations, retrofits, and details on fire pumps. The author carefully outlines all of a designer's responsibilities and includes an entire chapter dedicated to preparing for the NICET exam.More than 150 sample diagrams, checklists, sample forms, spec sheets, photographs, and a glossary complement the text, and the larger page size of this edition permits clear presentation of diagrams and schematics. The Design and Layout of Fire Sprinkler Systems not only builds the foundation and skills of newcomers to the field, but also provides an outstanding reference for fire safety professionals, building inspectors, insurance underwriters, and municipal officials.

INTRODUCTIONFIRE SPRINKLERS: THEIR HISTORY AND BACKGROUNDOVERVIEW OF A BASIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGN (GETTING STARTED)Plans and SpecificationStarting the Work on Your Plan BASIC DESIGN OVERVIEW (PART 2)FURTHER SPECIFICS OF DESIGN BASICSDimensioning Pipe LengthsConsiderations for Office Areas Take-Outs Noted Dimensions The System HeaderAt the End of the JobADDITIONAL ENGINEERING RESPONSIBILITIESLocate Sprinklers in an Open Space Some Other Red Flags The Consulting Engineer's Onus Hazard Evaluation o On-the-Job Responsibilities Critical Design Considerations Communicate! Always be on the Alert FINISHING THE PLANSTOCKLISTING Areas Subject to FreezingAuxiliary Dry SystemsAnti-Freeze SystemsFactors to ConsiderSprinkler System ConversionsEngineering Design Options PIPE HANGINGSYSTEM CODE REQUIREMENTSCustomizing Your Work to the Job at Hand Code Specifics Making Use of NFPA Pamphlet #13Study QuestionsBASICS OF HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONThe Project Example Primary Calculation Considerations Cross-Main Calculation Procedures Completing the Hydraulic Calculation Proving System Adequacy Some Finer Points System VariationsPREPARATION FOR THE NICET EXAMINATIONNational Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Study QuestionsPIPING METHODS AND DETAILSOPTIONS FOR HYDRAULIC DESIGNThe Grid Calculation The Loop Calculation To Bear in MindHIGH-PILED STORAGECommodity Classification Commodity Piling Height Code Application Another Application Example Sprinkler Options Study QuestionsTECHNIQUES FOR RETROFIT WORKMeasure and Quantify the Existing Buildings in Three Dimensions Prepare the Design and Layout by Survey Make a Comprehensive Effort Recent Examples of Retrofit Design Work THE ROLE OF FIRE PUMPS AND THEIR USAGEThe Horizontal Electric Fire PumpVertical Turbine PumpsIn-Line and End-Suction PumpsDiesel-Drive Pumps Pump Selection Energy for Start-up and Operation The Codes Code InterpretationsField Engineering Concerns Size and Safety BASICS OF FIRE PUMP LAYOUTProper Proximity of the Pump What the Code Dictates Fire Alarm Control PanelsFire Pump Performance Curves Sizing the Fire Pump Detailing the Pump Plan Installation Considerations Fire Pump Testing ApparatusRESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER DESIGNProject Design Considerations NFPA Pamplet #13-R Requirements Laying Out the System Piping Residential Sprinkler Plan Preparation The Intent and Significance of Pamphlet #13-R Study Questions Additional Referenced MaterialPROJECT ESTIMATINGECONOMIES OF THE DESIGN FUNCTIONAPPENDICESFire Sprinkler Application ReviewIn-House Engineer TrainingProtecting Computer RoomsFigures and Photos (136 figures and tables, 15 photos)Friction Loss Tables for Thinwall Cross-MainsANSWER KEY GLOSSARYINDEXEach chapter also contains an introduction, references, and endnotes.