2nd Edition

The Design and Layout of Fire Sprinkler Systems

By Mark Bromann Copyright 2001
    304 Pages
    by CRC Press

    302 Pages
    by CRC Press

    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.

    INTRODUCTION
    FIRE SPRINKLERS: THEIR HISTORY AND BACKGROUND
    OVERVIEW OF A BASIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGN (GETTING STARTED)
    Plans and Specification
    Starting the Work on Your Plan
    BASIC DESIGN OVERVIEW (PART 2)
    FURTHER SPECIFICS OF DESIGN BASICS
    Dimensioning Pipe Lengths
    Considerations for Office Areas
    Take-Outs
    Noted Dimensions
    The System Header
    At the End of the Job
    ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING RESPONSIBILITIES
    Locate 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 PLAN
    STOCKLISTING
    Areas Subject to Freezing
    Auxiliary Dry Systems
    Anti-Freeze Systems
    Factors to Consider
    Sprinkler System Conversions
    Engineering Design Options
    PIPE HANGING
    SYSTEM CODE REQUIREMENTS
    Customizing Your Work to the Job at Hand
    Code Specifics
    Making Use of NFPA Pamphlet #13
    Study Questions
    BASICS OF HYDRAULIC CALCULATION
    The Project Example
    Primary Calculation Considerations
    Cross-Main Calculation Procedures
    Completing the Hydraulic Calculation
    Proving System Adequacy
    Some Finer Points
    System Variations
    PREPARATION FOR THE NICET EXAMINATION
    National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
    Study Questions
    PIPING METHODS AND DETAILS
    OPTIONS FOR HYDRAULIC DESIGN
    The Grid Calculation
    The Loop Calculation
    To Bear in Mind
    HIGH-PILED STORAGE
    Commodity Classification
    Commodity Piling Height
    Code Application
    Another Application Example
    Sprinkler Options
    Study Questions
    TECHNIQUES FOR RETROFIT WORK
    Measure 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 USAGE
    The Horizontal Electric Fire Pump
    Vertical Turbine Pumps
    In-Line and End-Suction Pumps
    Diesel-Drive Pumps
    Pump Selection
    Energy for Start-up and Operation
    The Codes
    Code Interpretations
    Field Engineering Concerns
    Size and Safety
    BASICS OF FIRE PUMP LAYOUT
    Proper Proximity of the Pump
    What the Code Dictates
    Fire Alarm Control Panels
    Fire Pump Performance Curves
    Sizing the Fire Pump
    Detailing the Pump Plan
    Installation Considerations
    Fire Pump Testing Apparatus
    RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER DESIGN
    Project 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 Material
    PROJECT ESTIMATING
    ECONOMIES OF THE DESIGN FUNCTION
    APPENDICES
    Fire Sprinkler Application Review
    In-House Engineer Training
    Protecting Computer Rooms
    Figures and Photos (136 figures and tables, 15 photos)
    Friction Loss Tables for Thinwall Cross-Mains
    ANSWER KEY
    GLOSSARY
    INDEX

    Each chapter also contains an introduction, references, and endnotes.