NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 2010

National Fire Protection Association NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, provides comprehensive requirements for the design, installation, and testing of automatic sprinkler systems to help ensure reliable fire control and protection of lives and property.

Recognized as one of the most widely used standards in the fire protection industry, NFPA 13 is an essential reference for fire protection engineers, system designers, contractors, inspectors, facility managers, and code officials responsible for sprinkler system compliance and performance.

Highlights of the 2010 Edition

• Added new criteria based on recent fire testing and research conducted by the Fire Protection Research Foundation
• Introduced Chapter 20: Special Designs of Storage Protection, featuring requirements for three new special storage arrangements, including carton records storage with catwalk access and high-bay records storage
• Adopted the SEI/ASCE 7 approach for load calculations and added new zone-of-influence tables for Schedule 5 steel pipe, CPVC, and Type M copper tube
• Included an updated method for calculating rack shelf areas that considers the placement of storage loads for improved accuracy and system performance

NFPA 13 helps professionals design and install effective automatic sprinkler systems that meet current industry standards and provide dependable fire protection across a wide range of applications.

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