Nfpa 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 1996

1-4 Definitions.......Page 11
1-7 Units.......Page 16
2-2 *†Commodity Classification.......Page 17
3-2 Sprinklers.......Page 18
3-3 Aboveground Pipe and Tube.......Page 20
3-4 *Underground Pipe.......Page 21
3-6 Joining of Pipe and Fittings.......Page 22
3-8 Valves.......Page 23
4-2 *Dry Pipe Systems.......Page 24
4-3 Preaction Systems and Deluge Systems.......Page 26
4-5 Antifreeze Systems.......Page 27
4-6 Automatic Sprinkler Systems with Non-fire Protection Connections.......Page 30
4-7 Outside Sprinklers for Protection Against Exposure Fires.......Page 31
4-9 Commercial-Type Cooking Equipment and Ventilation.......Page 32
5-3 Use of Sprinklers.......Page 33
5-4 *Application of Sprinkler Types.......Page 35
5-5 Position, Location, Spacing, and Use of Sprinklers.......Page 37
5-6 Standard Pendent and Upright Spray Sprinklers.......Page 38
5-7 Sidewall Standard Spray Sprinklers.......Page 42
5-8 Extended Coverage Upright and Pendent Spray Sprinklers.......Page 46
5-9 Extended Coverage Sidewall Spray Sprinklers.......Page 49
5-10 Large Drop Sprinklers.......Page 52
5-11 Early Suppression Fast-Response Sprinklers.......Page 54
5-13 Special Situations.......Page 56
5-14 Piping Installation.......Page 60
5-15 System Attachments.......Page 64
5-17 Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Motion Picture Film.......Page 66
5-18 Storage of Pyroxylin Plastic.......Page 67
5-23 Water-Cooling Towers.......Page 68
5-29 Light Water Nuclear Power Plants.......Page 70
6-1 Hangers.......Page 71
6-2 Installation of Pipe Hangers.......Page 75
6-3 Joint Restraint for Fire Mains.......Page 76
6-4 Protection of Piping Against Damage Where Subject to Earthquakes.......Page 77
7-1 General.......Page 83
7-2 Occupancy Hazard Fire Control Approach.......Page 84
7-3 Fire Control Approach for the Protection of Commodities That Are Stored Palletized, Solid Pi.........Page 89
7-4 †Fire Control Approach for the Protection of Commodities Stored on Racks.......Page 91
7-6 Protection of Rubber Tire Storage.......Page 123
7-7 Protection of Baled Cotton Storage.......Page 127
7-8 *Protection of Roll Paper Storage.......Page 128
7-9 Special Design Approaches.......Page 130
7-10 Sprinkler System Discharge Criteria for Special Occupancy Hazards.......Page 135
8-1 *Working Plans.......Page 140
8-3 Hydraulic Calculation Forms.......Page 141
8-4 Hydraulic Calculation Procedures.......Page 142
8-5 Pipe Schedules.......Page 144
8-8 In-Rack Sprinklers.......Page 146
9-1 General.......Page 147
10-1 Approval of Sprinkler Systems and Private Fire Service Mains.......Page 148
10-2 Acceptance Requirements.......Page 153
10-3 Circulating Closed Loop Systems.......Page 154
11-2 System Components, Hardware, and Use.......Page 155
11-4 Installation Requirements.......Page 156
11-6 Plans and Calculations.......Page 157
11-7 Water Supplies.......Page 158
13-1 The following documents or portions thereof are referenced within this standard as mandator.........Page 159
Appendix A Explanatory Material......Page 161
Appendix B Miscellaneous Topics......Page 266
Appendix C Explanation of Test Data and Procedures for Rack Storage......Page 267
Appendix D Sprinkler System Information from the 1997 Edition of the Life Safety Code......Page 273
Appendix E Referenced Publications......Page 274
Index......Page 277
Cross-References to Previous Editions......Page 291
Formal Interpretations......Page 315
Tentative Interim Amendments......Page 365