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Job Name : HIGHLAND HILLS LOT 1 -Two Head Calculation(H.6&H.5)
Drawing : RESIDENTIAL
Location : 13198 SW WILMINGTON LN TIGARD OR 97224
Remote Area : 1
Contract : 130110-42L
Data File : 130110-42L Highland Hills Lot 1.wx2
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HYDRAULIC DESIGN INFORMATION SHEET • •• • • • •• • •
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Name - HIGHLAND HILLS LOT 1 Date - 1/16/13
Location - TIGARD OR 97224
Building - RESIDENTIAL " " • O tts •N!i•- 1
Contractor - MISSION HOMES NW • • •• ••, c trrct Vo. - 130110-42L
Calculated By - MELISA RODRIGUEZ CET II! Drdwitia No. - F100
Construction: (X) Combustible ( ) Non-Combustible • 6Leiling Height 9
OCCUPANCY - RESIDENTIAL
S Type of Calculation: ( )NFPA 13 Residential ( )NFPA 13R (X)NFPA 13D
Y Number of Sprinklers Flowing: ( ) 1 (X)2 ( ) 4 ( )
S ( )Other
T ( )Specific Ruling Made by Date
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M Listed Flow at Start Point - 13 Gpm System Type
Listed Pres. at Start Point - 9.14 Psi (X) Wet ( ) Dry
D MAXIMUM LISTED SPACING 16 x 16 ( ) Deluge ( ) PreAction
E Domestic Flow Added - 0 Gpm Sprinkler or Nozzle
S Additional Flow Added - Gpm Make RELIABLE Model RFC43
I Elevation at Highest Outlet - 120 Feet Size 3/8 K-Factor 4.3
G Note: Temperature Rating 165
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Calculation Gpm Required 26.0439 Psi Required 49.24 At Ref Pt STR
Summary C-Factor Used: Overhead 150 Underground 150
W Water Flow Test: Pump Data: Tank or Reservoir:
A Date of Test - x Rated Cap. Cap.
T Time of Test - x @ Psi Elev.
E Static (Psi) - 60 Elev.
R Residual (Psi) - 55 Other Well
Flow (Gpm) - 300 Proof Flow Gpm
S Elevation - 100
P Location: x
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Water Supply Curve (C)
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Date 1/16/2013
City Water Supply: Demand:
Cl -Static Pressure : 60 D1 -Elevation 8.662
C2- Residual Pressure: 55 D2-System Flow : 26.0439
C2-Residual Flow 300 D2-System Pressure : 49.245
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D3-System Demand : 26.0439
Safety Margin : 10.700
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Fittings Used Summary
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Fitting Legend
Abbrev. Name 1/2 '/ 1 1'/4 11/2 2 2% 3 31/2 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 24
E 90'Standard Elbow 2 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 14 18 22 27 35 40 45 50 61
G Generic Gate Valve 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 13
T 90'Flow thru Tee 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 15 17 20 25 30 35 50 60 71 81 91 101 121
Utb Aquapex Tee-Branch 2 17 14 9 12 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Utr Aquapex Tee-Run 1 2 2 4 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Units Summary
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STR 60.0 55 .:. ':30Q Q .'. :'. 51.846 26.04 49.245
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Pressure Discharge
Node Tag Elevation Node Type at Node at Node Notes
H.6 120.0 4.3 9.14 13.0
H.2 120.0 10.16
H.3 120.0 10.98
T.31 120.0 11.73
H.14 120.0 12.31
T.38 120.0 12.53
T.32 110.0 20.54
S.1 104.0 26.39
MTR 100.0 42.1
STR 100.0 49.24
H.5 120.0 4.3 9.2 13.04
T.33 120.0 11.03
T.34 110.0 16.43
H.4 110.0 16.6
T.24 110.0 16.75
H.1 110.0 16.87
T.25 110.0 17.05
H.7 110.0 17.14
H.10 110.0 17.28
T.35 110.0 17.31
T.27 110.0 17.5
T.28 110.0 17.77
H.11 120.0 11.29
T.36 120.0 11.5
H.17 120.0 11.82
T.44 120.0 12.04
T.45 110.0 16.56
H.21 110.0 16.65
H.20 110.0 16.85
T.42 110.0 17.15
T.41 110.0 17.2
H.9 110.0 17.69
H.12 120.0 11.73
H.8 120.0 11.84
T.29 120.0 11.9
T.30 120.0 11.85
H.22 120.0 12.07
H.19 120.0 12.21
H.18 120.0 12.36
T.43 120.0 12.4
H.15 120.0 12.47
H.13 110.0 16.45
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Hyd. Qa Dia. Fittiag•. •a• vip -e •. • Pt
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H.6 10.50 0.862 1 Utr; 2.D :.. 13.D0D.• : : 9.140 K Factor=4.30
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H.2 10.5 0.0681 0.0 15.000 1.021 Vel= 5.77
H.2 0.0 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 10.000 10.161
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H.3 10.5 0.0681 0.0 12.000 0.817 Vel= 5.77
H.3 0.0 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 9.000 10.978
to 150.0 0.0 2.000 0.0
T.31 10.5 0.0681 0.0 11.000 0.749 Vel= 5.77
T.31 -3.02 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 14.000 11.727
to 150.0 0.0 2.000 0.0
H.14 7.48 0.0363 0.0 16.000 0.581 Vel= 4.11
H.14 0.0 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 4.000 12.308
to 150.0 0.0 2.000 0.0
T.38 7.48 0.0365 0.0 6.000 0.219 Vel= 4.11
T.38 3.14 0.862 2Utb 34.0 25.000 12.527
to 150.0 0.0 28.000 4.331
T.32 10.62 0.0695 0.0 53.000 3.683 Vel= 5.84
T.32 15.42 0.862 1T 7.528 6.000 20.541
to 150.0 0.0 2.904 2.599
S.1 26.04 0.3651 0.0 8.904 3.251 Vel= 14.32
S.1 0.0 0.862 2E 7.528 25.000 26.391
to 150.0 0.0 2.323 5.732 *Fixed loss=4
MTR 26.04 0.3652 0.0 27.323 9.979 Vel= 14.32
MTR 0.0 0.995 1E 2.336 30.000 42.102
to 150.0 1T 5.841 9.345 0.0
STR 26.04 0.1815 1G 1.168 39.345 7.143 Vel= 10.74
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26.04 49.245 K Factor= 3.71
H.6 2.50 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 11.000 9.140
to 150.0 0.0 2.000 0.0
H.5 2.5 0.0048 0.0 13.000 0.062 Vel= 1.37
H.5 13.04 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 11.000 9.202 K Factor=4.30
to 150.0 0.0 2.000 0.0
T.33 15.54 0.1405 0.0 13.000 1.826 Vel= 8.54
T.33 -9.18 0.862 2Utb 34.0 12.000 11.028
to 150.0 0.0 28.000 4.331
T.34 6.36 0.0269 0.0 40.000 1.076 Vel= 3.50
T.34 -2.40 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 13.000 16.435
to 150.0 0.0 2.000 0.0
H.4 3.96 0.0112 0.0 15.000 0.168 Vel= 2.18
H.4 0.0 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 11.000 16.603
to 150.0 0.0 2.000 0.0
T.24 3.96 0.0112 0.0 13.000 0.145 Vel= 2.18
T.24 0.0 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 9.000 16.748
to 150.0 0.0 2.000 0.0
H.1 3.96 0.0112 0.0 11.000 0.123 Vel= 2.18
H.1 0.0 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 14.000 16.871
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T.25 3.96 0.0112 0.0 16.000 0.179 Vel= 2.18
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Point Qt Pf/Ft Eqv. Ln. • •••Total• ••• Pf••• • Pn
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T.25 0.0 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 : : 6tpa:•: :•:17450 :
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H.7 3.96 0.0111 0.0 8.000 0.089 Vel= 2.18
H.7 0.0 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 11.000 17.139
to 150.0 0.0 2.000 0.0
H.10 3.96 0.0112 0.0 13.000 0.145 Vel= 2.18
H.10 0.0 0.862 0.0 2.000 17.284
to 150.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
T.35 3.96 0.0115 0.0 2.000 0.023 Vel= 2.18
T.35 0.0 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 15.000 17.307
to 150.0 0.0 2.000 0.0
T.27 3.96 0.0112 0.0 17.000 0.190 Vel= 2.18
T.27 6.59 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 2.000 17.497
to 150.0 0.0 2.000 0.0
T.28 10.55 0.0685 0.0 4.000 0.274 Vel= 5.80
T.28 4.87 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 4.000 17.771
to 150.0 1 Utb 17.0 16.000 0.0
T.32 15.42 0.1385 0.0 20.000 2.770 Vel = 8.48
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T.33 9.18 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 3.000 11.028
to 150.0 0.0 2.000 0.0
H.11 9.18 0.0530 0.0 5.000 0.265 Vel= 5.05
H.11 0.0 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 2.000 11.293
to 150.0 0.0 2.000 0.0
T.36 9.18 0.0530 0.0 4.000 0.212 Vel= 5.05
T.36 -3.58 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 13.000 11.505
to 150.0 0.0 2.000 0.0
H.17 5.6 0.0213 0.0 15.000 0.320 Vel= 3.08
H.17 0.0 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 8.000 11.825
to 150.0 0.0 2.000 0.0
T.44 5.6 0.0213 0.0 10.000 0.213 Vel= 3.08
T.44 -3.14 0.862 2Utb 34.0 12.000 12.038
to 150.0 0.0 28.000 4.331
T.45 2.46 0.0046 0.0 40.000 0.186 Vel= 1.35
T.45 2.41 0.862 0.0 6.000 16.555
to 150.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
H.21 4.87 0.0165 0.0 6.000 0.099 Vel= 2.68
H.21 0.0 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 10.000 16.654
to 150.0 0.0 2.000 0.0
H.20 4.87 0.0163 0.0 12.000 0.196 Vel= 2.68
H.20 0.0 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 16.000 16.850
to 150.0 0.0 2.000 0.0
T.42 4.87 0.0164 0.0 18.000 0.296 Vel= 2.68
T.42 -0.61 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 2.000 17.146
to 150.0 0.0 2.000 0.0
T.41 4.26 0.0127 0.0 4.000 0.051 Vel= 2.34
T.41 0.61 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 28.000 17.197
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H.9 4.87 0.0164 0.0 30.000 0.492 Vel= 2.68
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Point Qt Pf/Ft IEce .Li. :•• •'foal •i• •.l f Pn
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H.9 0.0 0.862 1 Utr 2;0 ;•• •89000, • • 17.689
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T.28 4.87 0.0164 0.0 5.000 0.082 Vel= 2.68
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4.87 17.771 K Factor= 1.16
T.36 3.57 0.862 1 Utb 17.0 10.000 11.505
to 150.0 0.0 14.000 0.0
H.12 3.57 0.0093 0.0 24.000 0.223 Vel= 1.96
H.12 0.0 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 10.000 11.728
to 150.0 0.0 2.000 0.0
H.8 3.57 0.0092 0.0 12.000 0.111 Vel= 1.96
H.8 0.0 0.862 lUtr 2.0 5.000 11.839
to 150.0 0.0 2.000 0.0
T.29 3.57 0.0093 0.0 7.000 0.065 Vel= 1.96
T.29 3.03 0.862 2Utb 34.0 15.832 11.904
to 150.0 0.0 28.000 4.331
T.27 6.6 0.0288 0.0 43.832 1.262 Vel= 3.63
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6.60 17.497 K Factor= 1.58
T.31 3.02 0.862 1 Utb 17.0 4.000 11.727
to 150.0 0.0 14.000 0.0
T.30 3.02 0.0068 0.0 18.000 0.122 Vel= 1.66
T.30 0.0 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 6.000 11.849
to 150.0 0.0 2.000 0.0
T.29 3.02 0.0069 0.0 8.000 0.055 Vel= 1.66
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3.02 11.904 K Factor= 0.88
T.44 3.14 0.862 0.0 4.000 12.038
to 150.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
H.22 3.14 0.0072 0.0 4.000 0.029 Vel= 1.73
H.22 0.0 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 17.000 12.067
to 150.0 0.0 2.000 0.0
H.19 3.14 0.0073 0.0 19.000 0.139 Vel= 1.73
H.19 0.0 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 19.000 12.206
to 150.0 0.0 2.000 0.0
H.18 3.14 0.0073 0.0 21.000 0.153 Vel= 1.73
H.18 0.0 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 4.000 12.359
to 150.0 0.0 2.000 0.0
T.43 3.14 0.0073 0.0 6.000 0.044 Vel= 1.73
T.43 0.0 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 7.000 12.403
to 150.0 0.0 2.000 0.0
H.15 3.14 0.0072 0.0 9.000 0.065 Vel= 1.73
H.15 0.0 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 6.000 12.468
to 150.0 0.0 2.000 0.0
T.38 3.14 0.0074 0.0 8.000 0.059 Vel= 1.73
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3.14 12.527 K Factor= 0.89
• T.34 2.40 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 2.000 16.435
to 150.0 0.0 2.000 0.0
H.13 2.4 0.0045 0.0 4.000 0.018 Vel= 1.32
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Hyd. Qa Dia. Fitting •• ••Pipe •; ; • Pt 1;• • 'Pt
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Point Qt Pf/Ft Eqv. Ln. • •••Total • ••• Pt••• • Pn
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H.13 0.0 0.862 1Utr 2.0 : • $1500;'; ;1=6.4;;3
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T.39 2.4 0.0044 0.0 10.000 0.044 Vel= 1.32
T.39 0.0 0.862 1 Utr 2.0 11.000 16.497
to 150.0 0.0 2.000 0.0
T.45 2.4 0.0045 0.0 13.000 0.058 Vel= 1.32
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2.40 16.555 K Factor= 0.59
T.42 0.61 0.671 1 Utb 17.0 3.000 17.146
to 150.0 0.0 17.000 0.0
H.16 0.61 0.0012 0.0 20.000 0.024 Vel= 0.55
H.16 0.0 0.671 1 Utb 17.0 4.000 17.170
to 150.0 1 Utr 2.0 19.000 0.0
T.41 0.61 0.0012 0.0 23.000 0.027 Vel= 0.55
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0.61 17.197 K Factor= 0.15
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4.,8 BLL• 13 sprinklers in accordance with NFPA 13.
HSNIF2 CGQ pe•aYent provides design guidelines for the residential sprinkler installations for
+♦�`- c�,; This document Sprinklers shown in applicable codes,standards,and jurisdictional require-
•�• • •• �•• Model F1/Res and RFC Residential S Ovide a minimum ments.
Table A,which cULus Listed to p
_•••�• �s. density of 0.05 are cULus
in accordance with the above- One of the most important revisions of the Third Edi-
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linfrilli
p` c---J fill Pendent', • Horizontal Ceilings-135'033
• ..s mentioned standards,manufacturer's instructions,and tion of UL 1626 is the new minimum density requirement
' �,_ • III- s ' 4L Recessed Penddee F.1•••: ionforresidential
n r••���' exist for particularapplica- 2002. When establishing must minimum
a minimum BSaea Pe technical bulletins.Where documentation for for residential sprinklers manufactured after July 12,
!�• .1 s �.! c-aced PendentlCCP Horizontal Ceilings-135.033 sprinkler systems does not
• Sloped Ceilings-035 be de- rate over the specifiedcoverageuse a mea corresponding ische
• tions,information based on NFPA 13 is used. rate,the manufacturerIn some cases,
•�-• .LL Peent Pende wF••••• Residential fire sprinkler systems should only0.05mlft density.
• LL Rece.ed PendenlFP signed and installed by competent individuals trained to a over pass the UL vera fire tests,the Listed
• •• • l Res , Baled Pendent/CCPbe greater than the calculated 0.05 Listed Horizontal Ceilings-135,033 and experienced with automatic sprinkler systemlto a flow de- successfully
s may
flow
• F s -LLPendent z Increased flow rates for horizontal sidewall
,to
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•••• Ft Resp-LL Recessed Pendent/F1Mil sign and installation. Several criteria may apply FlESIMESI
Res 56158LL Recessed Pendent/FP Horizontal Ceilings-006,032 desig standards,and type sprinklers,which exceed this minimum aril sre-
FI
58158LL Concealed Pendent/CCP pA0611,RA061A0914 16,RA3211, Slo•ed Ceilln•s-035 given installation and the designer codes,andr installer must ft density.
RA3212,RA3216 Horizontal Ceilin•s-009 be familiar with the applicablesprinklers meeting this
RFC es3044/L,43143Le&49149LL Concealed Pendent guidelines governing such an installation.sprinklers The Reliable
b quiinemon.Becausee use tof his minimum
inim residential density
RAos1a Horizontal ceilings- 033applicable to all editions of NFPA 13,13R and
ensity,is
Slaved C Ceilia.s-135 Model F1/Res and RFC residential Mibed criterion ist, this
F1 Res 44144LL Horizontal Sdewali H Horizontal
Ceilings
-135,5 3 herein must be installed and maintained in comp
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Horizontal Ceilings-135,033 with the latest published standards of the National Fire tamed in the current NFPA Standards must be followed
Res 58158LL Horizontal Sidewall waI11F2 may matron provided in the technical bulletins referenced in
Fi I Protection Association(NFPA),and with any additional except as modified by the individual cULus Listing
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Fi Res Con Bl Recessed entzontal Side Horizontal Ceilings-135,176 local jurisdictional requirements.
Faluret integrity complyandproper Table A.
F1 Res 76 PendentFl Res 76 Recessed Pendent/F1 result in the impairment of sprinkler Fl Res 76 Recessed Pendent/FPcompartment de-
F1 Res 76 concealed Pendent/CCP of of residential
Table A type operation.archBecausecthere thewvarious some
ee features in
signs which cannot be fully sp lin accordance Ida. In
Model Fl Res and Model RFC Residential Sprinklers with the recommendations of NFPA 13,10, R. In
these instances,consult the Authority Having
Jurisdic-
tion for guidance and approval. 2
The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co.,Inc.,103 Fairview Park Drive,Elmsford,New York 10523
Definitions
The following NFPA definitions are applicable to the feet oPlanaceons of this
feet ti center. See e of c 13 A
terms used in this installation guide. Where terms are Appendix for detailed ex-
not included, refer to NFPA 13,NFPA 13D and NFPA FI type of construction. Residential sprinklers must be installed with the man-
ter13for official definitions: uresce er's specified sprinkler wrench. Channel locks, the deflector is within 12 inches(305 mm)
closets,it is permitted to install pendent sprinklers e that
it -a continuous ceiling in a single plane. crescent wrenches or anything other than the proper
l3esidantial Orin I r- sprinkler wrench shall not be used. p P Residential sidewall sprinklers that have not been ceiling.d
A type of fast-response sprin- cant irregularities,lumps or indentations. Installing sprinklers in CPVC and co
2
kler that has a thermal element with an RTI of 50(m-s) I A continuous ceiling free from signifi-
with specific positioning criteria must be positioned so
Aper r piping sys- mm)
the deflectors are within 4 id toa in.(102 mm tai g
terns require special in CPV fitting
Never install thethat
l
z or less,has specifically its abilityto
enhance survivability in the room of fire origin and listedsprinkler into the reducing fitting prior to attaching the listed er positioning horizont erianntlwalisprinklers having
Horizontal( ilina-A ceiling does not exceed a reducing fitting to the system piping.
for use in the protaection of dwelling units. Residentialresidentialducing sprinklers or system pipial sprinklers in a CPVC Under both horizontal and sloped ceilings,always align
sprinklers posses been fast specifically
testedthermforits element and slope of 2/12 pitch(slope of 1g.that or o.4°). p a 9� When installingaccordance ish a all listing.
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produce a spray reducing fitting- piping system,sprinklers must be installed only after the the plane of the ceiling surface.
at
pitch ceiling exceeding a maximum slope man-
ufacturer's This is g to
atime for the the andor cement as sprinkler deflectors so that the deflector parallel with
on the wall than a standard spray sprinklerris water higher of 2 12(9.4°)
mer
pitch.
passed. This is to ensure that the cement does not ac-
Any building that contains not more than Installation Considerations ;Seyeal a ina th rage are linea
one or two dwelling units intended to be used,rented, cumulate within the sprinkler.In copperSeveral maximum coverage areas are used for resi-
leased,let or hired out to be occupied or that are occu- Residential sprinklers
caps ond bu
lb
shto nrpiping systems,s dential pressures.
in accordance reawith minimummust listed
sprinklers must be installed only after the inside of the flows and pressures. The area of coverage
2
pied for habitation purposes. ment have orangesprinkler drop and associated fittings have been wire- equal to or greater than both the length and width of the
provide
brushed to remove any residual flux..Residual flux can hazard area.Residential sprinklers must be located not
temporaryipping protection to the frangible glass bulb during cause corrosion. Both of these conditions can impair more than half the listed spacing nor lessg be
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• 9�lDli One or more rooms,arranged for the a Do not install any bulb type sprinkler if the bulb is and prevent proper sprinkler operation.
....•• use of ono O�yore individuals living together,as in a
single Ibusekee ncracked or there is liquid missing from the bulb. mm)from walls.Adjacent sprinklers must be located han 4" ln0o
Fo g unit,v (ual normally have cooking, While holding the sprinkler in the horizontal po- System Designs for Res farther apart than the listed spacing;the minimum die-
•••000•••
include pend sleepifar�iY Dwelling units sition,a small air bubble havingan
Permitted Sprinklers for Residential Sprinkler Systems
tance to prevent cold soldering,unless otherwise speci-
ous,dormitory rooms,condominiums, diameter of 1/16^should be visible.
approximate For NFPA 13D and 13R sprinkler systems,only listed fled,is 8 feet(2.44 m).
apartrrL Ryeimilar livi y b. The sprinkler is designed for installation with the residential sprinklers shall be used,with the following
•••••• i • lig units.
•
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protective strap in place using the
• aritteat exceptions: When selecting an area of coverage,the suggested
A compaftment is aspace completely sprinkler wrench. appropriate practice is to select one that can be adequately uplied
•••••
•••• encloseaby wills and a cel o Sprinklers that are dropped
closure is oplbni during the installs- 1 Listed standard dry-pendent or d by the available water supply,
• ••Trhe compartment tel tionprocess or that are installed onpiping
perm ted to ce shall be permitted to be extended into unheatedsprinkle s guidelines elctfpertaining to of cobo allowing for the iving s-
•
S. •• adjoining g �s(in walls)to an than that in accordance with item"a" allbe re- possible while spacing.
all
space*provided that sEffts or lintels along the Placed,including sprinklers with protective caps not intended for livin
• ceilinnin t tom2. Quick-response sprinklers hall be permitted to be used spaced according to the criteria)set forthons Spacing. Af-
depthbf BNn. partm�topa yng has a minimum or straps. ter selection of an area coverage,sprinklers must be
(2Q3mm)fro}�•tfle�giling. In other words, d. Protective caps and straps shall be removed only in mechanical closets.
areas%uch'a(hallways,stairwells,hand rooms must be
•••• 3. For NFPA 13R systems,listed quick-response sprinklers thein NFPA
using means in accordance with the manufactur- shall be permitted to be installed in dwelling units meet- standards and this document.
• separateaby beams,Iint2fMb er's installation instructions. They are not to be
•••• depth t�be s n I�ff�t•8 or more inches in
•• ••••••••••: 0 �jn�artments. left on the sprinkler after the sprinkler system is ing the definition of a compartment r r Soa in Under loo d c ilinoc
four(4)sprinklers are located the dwelling gore un than For installation under sloped ceilings, several maxi-
Qbstr tad ••• placed in service.
Warn��, Ali: construction and o. caps and straps shall be removed tin mum coverage areas are also provided,but at different
••••••
depth onstr�considered where b when water supplyy Non-residential sprinklers are to be installed in actor- minimum flows and pressures than those for horizontal
• • bersirnpodeleat flow or water distibutionnrinn a manner is made available to the sprin- dance with the criteria specified by NFPA 13.
other mem- kler Protective for the purposes of fire protection and placed ceilings.s. The spacing of sprinklers thdistanceismeasured alongad
••• that fiLterteHy affects the ability of sprinklers to control f. the slope when determining the off of walls and
in service.
or suppress a fire.See NFPA 13 Appendix Residential Sprinkler Positioning and Spac-A leak-tight%z"NPT sprinkler joint should be ob- between sprinklers. Residential sprinklers may
explanations of this for detailed tained with a maximum torque of 14 ft-lbs to 21 ing Requirementscared no more than%z the listed spacing nor less than 4"
type of construction. be lo-
Wh
ft-lbs.(approximately 2 turns past hand tight.Do must ben locating residential sprinklers, consideration cafe located at the highest elevation
not over tighten). levels of torque may pis- given to sensitivity,sprinkler spacing,obstruc_ (102 mm)from the peak of the sloped
SLnob�tructed ron5tn intial s ceiling Residen-
beams,trusses,or of members donnot impede heat v e orfimpairmentn.Higher the lsprinkler.
sprinkler inlet or bend the frame,causing tions to discharge,temperature rating,and proximity to be located more than 3 feet(0.9 m)measured vertically
flow or water distribution in a manner that materially af-
fects tort theheat sources. down from the peak. Refer to Reliable Bulletin 035 for
struction where
feats the ability of sprinklers to control or suppress listed coverage areas,flow and pressure requirements,
fire. This ppress a Where applicable, escutcheon plates must be in- and positioning criteria for residential sprinklers installed
type of construction has the following features: stalled. Absence of an escutcheon plate,where there is I I r Sen itivity-D fla r P
(1)horizontal structural members that not solid; 2 ti ni under sloped ceilings.
openings of the structural members are areat least 70%of may delay sprinkler in the event of a fire. tors are within pendent sprinklers not listed with specific
O an annular space between the ceiling and the sprinkler, Positioning criteria must in.(positionedmto so that from th- mon to Nr
the cross sectional area;(3)depth of the structural mem- Never introduce any leak operation klers r
errs do not exceed the least dimension of the openings; sprinkler system. are 1 in.to 4 l cell mm to 102 le the tar Dictriti tib
or(4)the spacing of structural members exceeds 7.5 ceiling. en flat,horizontal ceilings, Refer to Figures 1 through 13 for the location of sprin-
Aping additives to any fire Res be49 pendent and recessed pendent sprinklers may dential sprinklers is directed radially outward and down-
9 Reliable Model Fl klers relative to obstructions. The discharge from resi-
also be positioned with the deflector 4"to (102 mm to ward from the sprinkler. Sprinklers must el locatedown-
203 mm)from the ceiling,in accordance with the listed such that there will not be
3. flows and pressures shown in Bulletin 135. If located in
distribution by walls,dividingany spaces shielded from
partitions,or other dwell-
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MEASURED ALONG THE SLOPE.
C-MINIMUM DISTANCE TO INTERSECTING CEILING,AS PERMITTED BY FIGURE 9.
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15'-0"(4572.Omm] TO LESS THAN 16'-0"(4876.6mm] 9"(228.6mm]
16'-0"(4876.6mm] TO LESS THAN 17'-0"(5181.6mm] 11"(279.4mm) /
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Positioning of sidewall sprinklers to avoid obstructions.
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Positioning of HSW sprinklers relative to continuous obstructions along a wall.
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3'-0"(914.0mm] TO LESS THAN 3'-6"(1016.0mm] 1-(25.4mm]
3'-6"(1016.0mm] TO LESS THAN 4'-O" (1219.2mm] 3"(76.2mm]
4'-0"(1219.0mm] TO LESS THAN 4'-6" (1371.6mm] 4" 101.6mm
4'-6"(1371.6mm] TO LESS THAN 5'-O" (1524.0mm] 5"(127.0mm]
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Positioning of pendent type sprinklers relative to obstructions against walls. Sprinkler spacing for pendent sprinklers located at the peak.
9. 10.
ExampleCare and Maintenance
If a room is 10 ft wide x 20 ft long(3.0 m x 6.1 m), It is recommended that automatic sprinkler systems
the coverage area being considered would be 200 be inspected and maintained in accordance with
ftp(18.6 m9. Using an Fl Res 58 pendent sprinkler the criteria set forth in NFPA 25,Inspection,Testing x x
(1"-4"ceiling-to-deflector distance),the flow for a and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection
20 ft x 20 ft(6.1 m x 6.1 m)coverage area is 22 Systems by a qualified inspection service. j
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gpm 14.4 psi(83.3 L/min 0.99 bar). Based Do not clean the sprinklers with soap and water,de- //
on a discharge density of 0.1 gpm/ft0,the flow rate tergents,ammonia,or any other cleaning fluid. Re- 1I
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required would only be 20 gpm(75.7 L/min). How- move dust by using a soft brush or feather duster, r j
ever,the flow of 22 gpm must still be used as the or by gentle vacuuming with a soft bristle brush. J_
minimum flow for each design sprinkler,since this Any sprinklers that have operated,been damaged
is the minimum cULus Listed flow for this sprinkler or been painted outside of the factory shall be re-
at the 20 ft x 20 ft coverage area. placed with a new sprinkler.The new sprinkler shall ELEVATION
have the same performance characteristics as the
Fxamnle No 3 original sprinkler;that is the same temperature rat-
For a situation where the coverage area per sprin- ing,nominal K-factor,coverage area,and the same x
kler is 16 ft x 8 ft(4.9 m x 2.4 m),or 128 ft0 (11.9 or lower flow rate requirements. /
m9,the Fl RES 44 HSW,having a temperature rat- Wet-pipe sprinkler systems must be maintained at )�
ing of 155°F(68°C)and positioned 4"to 6"(101 a minimum temperature of 40°F(4°C). Exposure to rl x
mm to 152 mm)below the ceiling,requires a mini- freezing temperatures can damage system piping
mum flow of 16 gpm CO 13.3 psi(60.6 L/min @.92 and residential sprinklers.
bar)for a 16 ft x 16 ft(4.9 m x 4.9 m)coverage area. Do not hang anything from sprinklers or sprinkler
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••••• Based on a minimum discharge of 0.1 gpm/ft0,the piping. Do not put curtains,drapes or valences
• • flow•fllfe reeded would only be 12.8 gpm W 10.2 around sprinklers. Doing so will obstruct the dis- r
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psi(48.4 L/ryin 0.7 ar). However,the flow rate charge pattern of the sprinkler.
•••••• of 1t 1ph•(60.6 L/mir tipiiisi,416be used for each
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••• Speccic UL Listed floors,pressures and coverage LESS THAN 1'-0"[304.8mm] 0"
areas for sloped ceilinis are provided in Reliable 1'-0"[304.8mm]TO LESS THAN 1'-6"(457.2mm] D"
1'-6"(457.2mm]TO LESS THAN 2'-0"[609.6mm] 1"(25.4mm]
•••••• B)Ullefln 03S. Refer jo this EU letin for hydraulic 2'-0"(609.6mm]TO LESS THAN 2'-6"[762.Omm]
2'-6"(762.Omm]TO LESS THAN 3'-0"(9/4.Omm] I"(25.4mm]
• • lleiiin fegflulul
lrements.Tie rber of design sprin- 1"(25.4mm]
•• •• 3'-0"(914.0mm]TO LESS THAN 3'-6"[1016.0mm] 3"(76.2mm]
klers is th same as that specified for horizontal 3'-6"(1016.0mm]TO LESS THAN 4'-0"(1219.2mm] 3"(76.2mm1
• II•g S,Wlth the exC�IJfi�f��f1'le Model Fl Res 44 4'-0"(1219.0mm]TO LESS THAN 4'-6"(1371.5mm] 5"(127.0mm]
• SU?ThisR rinkler re inimum 3 sprinkler 4'-6"(1371.6mm]TO LESS THAN S'-0"(1524.0mm] 7"(177.8mm]
•.• P i w P 5'-0"[1524.0mm]TO LESS THAN 5'-6"(1676.4mm] 7"[177.Bmm]
design I a compartment when discharging across 5'-6"(1676.4mmj TO LESS THAN 6'-0"(1828.8mm] 7"(177.8mm)
••••• the Nope,as specifigd�rTt�Ll12lIn 035. 6'-0"[1828.8mm]TO LESS THAN 6'-6"[1981.2mm] 9"(226.6mm] 140FGOIA
• � 6'-6" t981.2mm]TO LESS THAN 7'-0"(27J3.6mm] ii"(279.4mmj
••••• NI'systems designed(p`I.'i•PSP,13, 13D or 13R, 7'-0"(2/33.6mm]AND GREATER 14"(355.6mm]
• •vbiEue w:cific cULus Listed flows for sloped ceil-
• ings are rept require:,tdhSuTt Rrith the AHJ regard-
ng the number of ".iyrysrinklers"for sloped
•••••• •ceiljngs•fiving a pitch greater than 2 in 12(9.4°).
•••• • •c)Lu•♦isted flows and pressures do not exist for Figure 1
• sloped ceilings having a pitch greater than 8/12 Position of sprinklers to avoid obstructions to discharge radially from pendent sprinklers.
(33.71. Again,consult with the AHJ regarding the
number of "design sprinklers"for these types of
applications. Listed areas of coverage must cor-
respond to ceiling slope,and spacing of sprinklers
under sloped ceilings is measured along the slope
when determining distance off of walls and be-
tween sprinklers.
7. 8.
ing construction features. If the sprinkler water distribu- relative to the minimum distance required from Table B. Hydraulic Design Requirements NFPA 13
tion pattern is obstructed,the obstruction is to be con- For noncontinuous obstructions,apply the"four times Reliable residential sprinkler listings indicate minimum For residential sprinkler systems designed to NFPA 13,
sidered the maximum distance of coverage for a given rule"as provided in NFPA 13 where it is determined that flow rates for each specified coverage area. Hydraulic a minimum density of 0.1 gpm/ft2 must be provided over
sprinkler. Additional sprinklers beyond the obstruction the sprinkler can spray to at least two sides of the ob- calculations are required to verify adequate water supply the"design area"that includes the four(4)hydraulically
may be necessary unless the obstruction criteria con- struction,either over and under or around the obstruc- at the hydraulically most remote single sprinkler operat- most demanding sprinklers for the actual coverage ar-
tained herein can be met.Consult the appropriate NFPA tion on both sides.Sprinklers shall be positioned away ing at the minimum flow and pressure listed for single- eas being protected by the 4 sprinklers. The minimum
standard and/or the AHJ for guidance regarding these from the obstruction a minimum distance of four times sprinkler operation. Where a compartment has more required discharge from each of the four most hydrauli-
situations. the maximum dimension of the obstruction.The maxi- than one sprinkler, multiple sprinkler calculations are cally demanding sprinklers shall be the nreater of the
Reliable flat plate concealed sprinklers, the Mod- mum clear distance required shall be 362(914mm). required,and each sprinkler must be calculated flowing following:
els RFC30(3OLL), RFC43(43LL), RFC49(49LL)and identical minimum flow rates. No reduction in minimum 1. The flow rates given in the Reliable Residential
RFC56,utilize a drop-down style deflector.The distance Temperature Ratings flow requirements is provided for flowing multiple sprin- Sprinkler Technical Bulletins referenced in Table A
the deflector drops below the ceiling is needed when Ordinary temperature rated sprinklers(135°F[57°C], klers. More design sprinklers may need to be calcu- for NFPA 13D and 13R as a function of temperature
determining the position of the deflector above the bot- 155°F[57°C])are onlypermitted for installation where lated than the minimum stated by the NFPA standards rating and maximum allowable coverage area(for
the maximum ambient ceiling temperature will not ex- where unusual conditions may result in more sprinklers
tom of an obstruction.These distance are as follows: actual coverage areas less than or between those
indicated in the respective technical bulletin,it is
• Nonadjusted(cover plate flush to cup)-7/8"(22mm) ceed 100°F(38°C). Where ambient ceiling tempera- operating. These conditions include sloped ceilings required to use the minimum required flow for the
•••• • •Vfuly(jk")adjustment-°/a"(9.5mm) tures are expected to exceed 100°F(38°C),use inter- having a pitch greater than 8/12(33.7°)or beamed ceil- next largest coverage area);or
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o• •••• • •• •• mediate temperature-rated residential sprinklers(175°F ings qualifying as obstructed construction,as defined 2. A minimum discharge density of 0.1 gpm/ft°ap-
Contif+luoustnd NOnCoritine0u�Obstructions [79°C]),which can be exposed to a maximum ambient by NFPA 13.Consult with the AHJ regarding the number plied over the"design area"consisting of the four
•• A minimum di t�lnce is r�pyired tote maintained be- temperature of 150°F(66°C). The following practices of "design sprinklers"for these types of applications. most hydraulically demanding sprinklers for the
tween Spiiikrerstnd continuous ob ructions,such as apply,unless higher expected ambient temperatures re- actual coverage areas being protected by the four
••.••• beams,soffits,and long horjzflrlajllg t fixtures.See Fig- quire a higher temperature rated sprinkler: NFPA 13D sprinklers. The maximum dimension of the actu-
••••• ures 1,2,4!5,6,7 and/or ••••• 1. Sprinklers under glass or plastic skylights exposed The number of design sprinklers under flat,smooth, al coverage area cannot be any greater than the
A min.num gigtance is also ret4rgclto be maintained to direct rays of the sun shall be of the intermediate horizontal ceilings shall include all sprinklers within a maximum coverage area indicated in the technical
• betwee• sprinkle's and niecoriinuous obstructions, temperature classification. compartment,up to a maximum of two(2)sprinklers, bulletins referenced in Table A.
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such asktiRngians and cent.IlltfittRixtures.The ceil- 2. Sprinklers in an unventilated concealed space un- that requires the greatest hydraulic demand.The cULus Design Note: Using the As=5 x L method to e-
•• ••ing fan motor housing is the grinv(y element that can der insulated roof or in an unventilated attic shall be Listed specific coverage criteria for systems designed termine the sprinkler protection area of coverage
• • of the intermediate temperature classification. in accordance with NFPA 13,applythe 0.1 m
••••••obstruct the"loader e'er disclgargespattern. Testing has P to NFPA 13R are given in the technical bulletins refer- gp /ft
demonstrated that no adversa•2&15 occur as a result 3. Residential sprinklers must be located so as to pre- enced in Table A,as a function of the maximum allow- density to this area to determine the minimum of the ceilingrtan's blade rotgjon in either direction. coverage re-
• vent inadvertent operation due to exposure to nor- able area and temperature rating. For actual quired flow.Compare this flow to the minimum 0.05
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mal heat sources. Sprinklers must be positioned a gpm/ftp cULus Listed flow for the appropriate cov-
•••••• With regards to Iciation of sp�rAle fi Mbar light fixtures, coverage areas less than or between those indicated in erage area in the technical bulletin for the specific
sufficient distance away from heat sources such as 9 P
there ar�t;r o•mNderationS,the amount of heat the the respective bulletin,it is necessary to use the mini- residential sprinkler. If the flow stated in the techni-
• li htgives off and tRe light fi re as an obstruction.The fireplaces,ovens,kitchen ranges,hot water pipes, mum required flow for the next largest area,as shown p
• • g g water heaters,furnaces and associated duct work, cal bulletin is less than the calculated 0.1 gpm/ft
•••••Rninimum distsgiv of a sprinkt•itIttReto the light as a above. densityflow required,the.1 densityflow must then
it-eat source is givel.in Table e.If the light is also an ob- and light fixtures. The following minimum distant- q
•••• es in accordance with NFPA 13D and 13R must be be used in the equation Q=K',solving for P,to
• • struction,thtRtfieobstruction criteria must be applied, maintained as indicated in Table B. For example,assuming the use of a pendent sprinkler, establish the minimum required pressure using the
••••• for an actual coverage area of 12 ft x 14 ft(3.7 m x 4.2 sprinkler K-factor.Note:In many cases the listed
Table B-Minimum Distances for Ordinary and m),the specific coverage criteria for a 14 ft x 14 ft(4.2 flow of individual residential sprinklers may exceed
Intermediate Residential Sprinklers Relative to Specific Heat Sources m x 4.2 m)coverage area must be used. For an actual the required minimum 0.05 gpm/ft°density. Reli-
Minimum Distance Minimum Distance coverage area of 15 ft x 15 ft(4.6 m x 4.6 m),the specific able has available residential sprinklers with larger
from Edge of Source from Edge of Source to Intermediate coverage criteria for a 16 ft x 16 ft(4.9 m x 4.9 m)cover-Heat Source to Ordinary Temperature Sprinkler Temperature Sprinkler g K-factors(K=5.6 and K=5.8)that will provide lower
(135°F or 155°F) (1175°F) age area must be used. pressure demands for 0.1 gpm/ft°densities in NFPA
in.(mm) in.(mm) 13 residential applications.
of open or Recessed fire lace 36(914) 12(305) NFPA 136 Example No.1
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n f recessed fireplace 60(1524) 36(914) The number of design sprinklers under flat,smooth, f a room is 12 ft wide x 20 ft long(3.6 m x 6.1 m),
Front o ece
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n n stovea2 1os7 12{3os) horizontal ceilings shall include all sprinklers within a the coverage area being considered would be 240
Coal or wood-bur ( ) z
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Kitchen range 18(457) s(226) compartment,up to a maximum of four(4)sprinklers, ftp(22.3 m9. Using an Fl Res 49 pendent sprinkler
Wall oven 18(457) 9(229) that requires the greatest hydraulic demand.The cULus (1"-4"ceiling-to-deflector distance),the flow for a 20
Hot air flues 18(457) 9(229) Listed specific coverage criteria for systems designed ft x 20 ft(6.1 m x 6.1 m)coverage area is 20 gpm
Uninsulated heat ducts 18(457) 9(229) to NFPA 13R are given in the technical bulletins refer- 16.7 psi(75.7 L/min @ 1.14 bar). However,based
Uninsulated hot water pipes 12(305) 6(152) enced in Table A,as a function of the maximum allow- on a discharge density of 0.1 gpm/ft°,the flow rate
side of ceiling or wan-mounted hot air diffusers 24(607) 12(305) able coverage area and temperature rating. For actual required would be 24 gpm(90.8 L). Therefore,24
Front of wall-mounted hot air diffusers 36(914) 18(457) coverage areas less than or between those indicated in gpm(90.8 L/min)would be the minimum flow re-
Hot water heater or furnace 6(152) 3(76) the respective bulletin,it is necessary to use the mini- quired for each design sprinkler. The correspond-
Light Fixture mum required flow for the next largest area,as shown ing pressure would be 24 psi(1.65 bar)
o W-250 W 6(152) 3(76) above.
250 W-499 W 12(305) 6(152)
5. 6.