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From Blueprints to Buildings: Simplifying Fire Sprinkler System Installations

New toolsets simplify the design process, allowing users to easily and accurately quote, design, stock list and fabricate BIM projects faster.
June 3, 2022
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Computer-aided design for building systems is transitioning from AutoCAD to building information modeling software. 


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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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Flushing of Underground Pressurized Fire Protection Looped Supply Piping

Failure to remove debris from piping upstream of the fire pump can damage or destroy the pump impeller and cause delays to the project.
May 1, 2022
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During the installation of underground piping, open-ended piping is installed in trenches that invariably collect dirt, rocks and miscellaneous equipment from the installing contractors. 


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The Great Debate: Can Sprinklers be Omitted from Certain Building Features?

Understanding NFPA 13 will allow engineers to omit fire sprinklers from certain building design aspects without compromising life safety protection.
April 1, 2022
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Fire Pump Testing at Less than Maximum Capacity

Code acceptance applies if the water supply pressure exceeds the lowest permissible suction pressure at the maximum sprinkler demand.
March 1, 2022
Christopher Culp, PE, CET
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Many plumbing and fire protection professionals are familiar with the basic fire pump design standards and requirements stated in NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection. 


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You Can Mix Water and Electricity

Using electronically activated fire sprinklers in high-ceiling storage facilities.
February 7, 2022
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The increased plastic content in packaging used to transport and store products creates new, higher-risk challenges. Companies must adapt to meet customer expectations — and electronically activated sprinkler systems are ready to meet that demand.


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The Balance Between Ceiling Design and Fire Sprinkler Layout

Understanding the strategies may result in a more efficient sprinkler design and layout.
January 3, 2022
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Understanding the strategies allows fire protection engineers and system designers to help influence the ceiling design that may, in turn, result in a more efficient sprinkler design and layout. 


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Delegated Design in Fire Protection Engineering, Part 1

A primer on terminology and definitions of this design style, which has no code-derived language.
January 3, 2022
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There is a happy medium between no delegation and full delegation of the fire protection system. 


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SFPE, ICC and Springer Publishing Announce New Engineering Guide on Fire Safety for Very Tall Buildings

SFPE, ICC and Springer Publishing Announce New Engineering Guide on Fire Safety for Very Tall Buildings

December 8, 2021
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The guide highlights solutions to the unique safety challenges of tall, very tall, and super tall buildings.
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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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