1. Automatic Sprinkler Systems
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2. 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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Fire Fighter I

3. 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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4. 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 building’s 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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17. 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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24. Factors & Considerations
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25. Controlling Water Flow from a Sprinkler Head
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