The Design and Layout of Fire Sprinkler Systems (Paperback, 2nd)

INTRODUCTIONFIRE SPRINKLERS: THEIR HISTORY AND BACKGROUNDOVERVIEW OF A BASIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGN (GETTING STARTED)Plans and SpecificationStarting the Work on Your Plan BASIC DESIGN OVERVIEW (PART 2)FURTHER SPECIFICS OF DESIGN BASICSDimensioning Pipe LengthsConsiderations for Office Areas Take-Outs Noted Dimensions The System HeaderAt the End of the JobADDITIONAL ENGINEERING RESPONSIBILITIESLocate Sprinklers in an Open Space Some Other Red Flags The Consulting Engineer's Onus Hazard Evaluation o On-the-Job Responsibilities Critical Design Considerations Communicate! Always be on the Alert FINISHING THE PLANSTOCKLISTING Areas Subject to FreezingAuxiliary Dry SystemsAnti-Freeze SystemsFactors to ConsiderSprinkler System ConversionsEngineering Design Options PIPE HANGINGSYSTEM CODE REQUIREMENTSCustomizing Your Work to the Job at Hand Code Specifics Making Use of NFPA Pamphlet #13Study QuestionsBASICS OF HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONThe Project Example Primary Calculation Considerations Cross-Main Calculation Procedures Completing the Hydraulic Calculation Proving System Adequacy Some Finer Points System VariationsPREPARATION FOR THE NICET EXAMINATIONNational Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Study QuestionsPIPING METHODS AND DETAILSOPTIONS FOR HYDRAULIC DESIGNThe Grid Calculation The Loop Calculation To Bear in MindHIGH-PILED STORAGECommodity Classification Commodity Piling Height Code Application Another Application Example Sprinkler Options Study QuestionsTECHNIQUES FOR RETROFIT WORKMeasure and Quantify the Existing Buildings in Three Dimensions Prepare the Design and Layout by Survey Make a Comprehensive Effort Recent Examples of Retrofit Design Work THE ROLE OF FIRE PUMPS AND THEIR USAGEThe Horizontal Electric Fire PumpVertical Turbine PumpsIn-Line and End-Suction PumpsDiesel-Drive Pumps Pump Selection Energy for Start-up and Operation The Codes Code InterpretationsField Engineering Concerns Size and Safety BASICS OF FIRE PUMP LAYOUTProper Proximity of the Pump What the Code Dictates Fire Alarm Control PanelsFire Pump Performance Curves Sizing the Fire Pump Detailing the Pump Plan Installation Considerations Fire Pump Testing ApparatusRESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER DESIGNProject Design Considerations NFPA Pamplet #13-R Requirements Laying Out the System Piping Residential Sprinkler Plan Preparation The Intent and Significance of Pamphlet #13-R Study Questions Additional Referenced MaterialPROJECT ESTIMATINGECONOMIES OF THE DESIGN FUNCTIONAPPENDICESFire Sprinkler Application ReviewIn-House Engineer TrainingProtecting Computer RoomsFigures and Photos (136 figures and tables, 15 photos)Friction Loss Tables for Thinwall Cross-MainsANSWER KEY GLOSSARYINDEXEach chapter also contains an introduction, references, and endnotes.