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Kevin Hall M.Eng., P.E., CET, CWBSP, PMSFPE

Kevin Hall, M.Eng., P.E., CET, CWBSP, PMSFPE is the coordinator of engineering and technical services for the American Fire Sprinkler Association. He has been in the fire protection industry for nearly 10 years. He is a registered professional engineer in Delaware and Maryland, and has real-world experience on the contractor side of the industry and in the design and installation of sprinkler systems. Hall is a member of several NFPA technical committees, and represents AFSA on the majority of UL standard technical panels involving the sprinkler industry.
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Single (Two) Point Density

Condensing the density/area curves.
June 3, 2022
Kevin Hall M.Eng., P.E., CET, CWBSP, PMSFPE
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The occupancy hazard fire control approach to designing today’s fire sprinkler systems includes single-point densities since the NFPA 13 revision in 2002. 


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Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems: NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, NFPA 13D

Where additional protections are necessary or desired, it is up to the engineer to specify.
December 6, 2021
Kevin Hall M.Eng., P.E., CET, CWBSP, PMSFPE
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The requirements of residential sprinkler systems are similar across the three installation standards, with a few variations to provide cost-saving options for homeowners. Where additional protections are necessary or desired, it is up to the engineer to specify.


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The Value of Roughness: Sprinkler System Hydraulics

With the advent of nitrogen generators, the pendulum has begun to swing towards permitting a C Value of 120 for black steel pipe.
July 2, 2021
Kevin Hall M.Eng., P.E., CET, CWBSP, PMSFPE
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The concept is simple: Smoother pipe creates less friction loss, which possibly can allow smaller pipe sizes costing less in materials and labor.
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Specifying Preaction Systems

They can be an effective tool for a design engineer, but only if used for the right application
January 6, 2020
Kevin Hall M.Eng., P.E., CET, CWBSP, PMSFPE
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This month, Kevin Hall from the National Fire Sprinkler Association joined this column to help us better understand preaction systems, one type of fire sprinkler system. There are three types of preaction systems and understanding their differences can aid in making an informed decision on the kind of system to use in different scenarios.
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