DESIGN & INSTALLATION OF

SPRINKLER SYSTEM
 Table of Content

1.Basic Requirement
2.Classify the building
3.Determine water density/application rate
4.Determine sprinkler nozzle/head spacing
5.Verify spacing

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 1. Basic Requirement

a. Maximum coverage for a sprinkler system

 Light Hazard: 52,000 ft2 (4,831 m2)
 Ordinary Hazard: 52,000 ft2 (4,831 m2)
 Extra Hazard:
1. 25,000 ft2 (2,323 m2) (pipe schedule method)
2. 40,000 ft2 (3,716 m2) (hydraulically calculated)
b. Maximum protection area for a sprinkler nozzle/head
 Light Hazard: 120~225 ft2 (11.1~20.9 m2)
 Ordinary Hazard: 130 ft2 (12.1 m2)
 Extra Hazard: 90~130 ft2 (8.4~12.1 m2)

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 2. Classify the building

Occupancies Quantity of Combustibility Heat release rate Stockpile Other

Combustible Height Material

Light Hazard Low Low Low - -

Ordinary Hazard Moderate Low Moderate <8 ft (2.4 m) -

(Group 1)

Ordinary Hazard Moderate ~ High Moderate ~ High Moderate <12 ft (3.66m)

(Group 2)
High <8 ft (2.4 m)

Extra Hazard Very high Very high High - Dust, lint, etc.
(Group 1) (rapid fire) No
combustible /
flammable
fluid
Extra Hazard Moderate ~ substantial Moderate ~ substantial - - -
(Group 2) flammable/combustible flammable/combustible
liquid liquid

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3. Determine water density/application
rate
TYPE OF
BUILDING
OCCUPANCY

DENSITY / MINIMUM
DENSITY APPLICATION FIRE WATER
CURVE RATE DEMAND

AREA OF
BUILDING
EXPECTED
IN FIRE

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3. Determine water density/application
rate

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 3. Determine water density/application
rate

Min. quantity of nozzle/heads:

Area of Building Expected in Fire

Maximum protection area for a sprinkler nozzle/head

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 4. Determine sprinkler nozzle/head
spacing

• Maximum Distance Between Sprinklers (e.g.: light

hazard 4.6 m)

• Minimum Distance Between Sprinklers (e.g.: light

hazard 2.3 m)

• Maximum Distance from Walls (1/2 of Maximum

Distance Between Sprinklers)

• Minimum Distance from Walls (4 in. (102 mm))

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 4. Determine sprinkler nozzle/head
spacing

Tree Grid Loop

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 5. Verify spacing

Area Protection Sprinkler < Max. protection area for a sprinkler nozzle/head

As = S x L
As = Area Protection Sprinkler
S = Distance between sprinkler heads
L = Distance between branch lines

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