Fire Safety » Sprinklers



Technical papers on fire protection, suppression systems, halon substitutes, etc. Fire protection engineering. Guidance for sprinkler system maintenance and testing.

There are 14 other categories related to Fire Safety / Sprinklers in the Libraries & Directories.

35 Million Fire Sprinklers Recalled [1773]
Corrosion in O-Rings Could Make Them Fail

An Introduction to Automatic Fire Sprinklers [19355]
Brief tutorial on sprinkler systems

Automatic Sprinklers and Their Importance to the Fire Investigator [5410]
Discusses the effectiveness of automatic fire sprinklers

Automatic Sprinklers Submission Checklist [pdf] [22186]
Checklist provides a basic guide for evaluating the sprinkler system in your building

Avoiding Corrosion in Dry Pipe & Preaction Sprinkler Systems [pdf] [26376]
How to prevent corrosion from affecting the reliability of dry pipe and preaction fire sprinklers

Common Residential Fire Sprinkler Questions [5702]
Provides the answers to the most common questions asked about fire sprinkler systems

Dealing with a Frozen Sprinkler System [21535]
What to do to limit further damage

Evaluating Small Board and Care Homes: Sprinklered vs. Nonsprinklered [25074]
Report on the effectiveness of sprinklered and non-sprinklered options in board-and-care homes

Fire Extinguishing Specs [18857]
Construction specs manual with sections related to sprinklers and fire extinguishing system specs

New Fire Protection System Maintenance [pdf] [34121]
A manual on the inspection, testing and maintenance of building fire protection systems

Fire Sprinkler Facts [13761]
FAQ answers common questions about building sprinklers

Fire Sprinkler Information [2227]
Technical data, articles about fire sprinklers and their maintenance and municipal legislation

Fire Sprinkler Systems Loss Control [22399]
Important documents regarding Fire Sprinkler Systems loss control issues

Fire Suppression Substitutes & Alternative to Halon [11428]
1997 study results commissioned by the US Navy

Updated Fire System Shutdown Procedures [22404]
Fire sprinkler and alarm shut down notification procedures

FM Approval Requirements for ESFR Sprinkler Installation [pdf] [277]
Approval standard for Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) sprinklers

FM Approval Standard for Antifreeze for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems [pdf] [28942]
Anti-freeze solutions for sprinkler systems in environments subject to freezing

FM Approval Standard for Diesel Engine Fire Pump Drivers [pdf] [28948]
For diesel engines used to drive fire pumps that supply water to fire protection systems

FM Approval Standard for Fire Resistant Barriers for use with CPVC Pipes & Fittings [pdf] [28947]
For use in light hazard occupancy automatic wet sprinkler fire protection systems

FM Approval Standard for Flexible Sprinkler Hose with Threaded End Fittings [pdf] [28944]
For use in clean rooms, commercial suspended ceilings and ducts

FM Approval Standard for Pipe Hangar Components for Automatic Sprinkler Systems [pdf] [28943]
FM approval criteria for pipe hangar componets used in automatic fire sprinkler systems

FM Approval Standard for Seismic Sway Brace Components for Automatic Sprinkler Systems [pdf] [28945]
Approval criteria for rigid seismic sway bracing components used in automatic sprinkler systems

FM Approval Standard for Steel Pipe for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems [pdf] [19634]
Approval criteria for steel pipe for use in above ground fire sprinkler systems

FM Approval Standard for Telescoping Sprinkler Assemblies [pdf] [28946]
For use in fire protection systems in anechoic chambers

Halon [815]
EPA information on halons and their substitutes

MIC: Microbiological Influenced Corrosion [14696]
What it is, how it works and mitigation

New Sprinkler Heads K-17 and K-25 [pdf] [26643]
Demonstrate superior performance over standard sprinkler heads

NFPA Standards Related to Sprinklers [14695]
A list of the NFPA standards related to sprinkler systems - does NOT include their text

Obstruction of Fire Sprinklers [pdf] [32023]
Storage hazards to avoid with sprinklers

PL 102-522 for Fire Alarm and Automatic Sprinkler Installations [13256]
HUD guide for implementation of Public Law 102-522

Quarterly Sprinkler Test Results [19650]
2002 NFPA 25 Summary of Minimum Inspection, Testing and Maintenance

Replacing Your Sprinklers [748]
Guidelines on replacing automatic sprinker systems

Residential Fire Sprinkler System Owner Guidelines [14684]
Advice for homeowners on residential fire sprinklers

Residential Fire Sprinklers [8276]
Residential fire sprinkler design guide

Residential Ordinances [5698]
Lists communities in the USA with ordinances & incentive programs for residential sprinklers

Residential Sprinkler Ordinances by State [14681]
Lists jurisdictions by state that require residential fire sprinklers in 1 & 2-family homes

Residential Sprinklers [14682]
Why you should consider residential fire sprinklers in your home

Restaurant Chemical & Sprinkler Systems Comparison [1078]
A comparison of wet chemical pre-engineered restaurant systems and water sprinkler systems

Sample Sprinkler Test Log [21536]
Download a sample sprinkler test log

Sprinkler Inspection Forms [20733]
Download a variety of forms

Sprinkler Retrofits: Life-Cycle Issues [27323]
A building owner should get answers to the following questions before embarking on a retrofit

Sprinkler Technical Information [5700]
Technical newsletters & articles related to fire sprinklers

Star ME-1 Dry Fire Sprinklers [24852]
Safety and Health Information Bulletin warning regarding the use of Star ME-1 Dry Fire Sprinklers

Testing and Maintenance of Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems [pdf] [26654]
Inspection and testing recommendations

Tips For Buildings With Sprinkler Systems [21534]
A checklist to recognize what you need to do to assure that the sprinkler system is maintained properly

Water Mist Fire Suppression Systems [12998]
Theory and applications of water mist systems

Water-Mist Fire Suppresion Systems for Commercial Cooking [pdf] [11849]
Study of the effectiveness of water-mist systems in extinguishing this type of fire

Water-Mist Fire Suppression for Industrial Oil Cookers [pdf] [27446]
Water-mist fire-suppression technology works well in extinguishing fires in large industrial oil cookers




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