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NFPA 13: Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 1999
- Chapter 1 General Information [Go to Page]
- 1-1 Scope.
- 1-2 * Purpose.
- 1-3 Retroactivity Clause.
- 1-4 Definitions.
- 1-5 Abbreviations.
- 1-6 Level of Protection.
- 1-7 Units.
- Chapter 2 Classification of Occupancies and Commodities [Go to Page]
- 2-1 * Classification of Occupancies.
- 2-2 *” Commodity Classification.
- Chapter 3 System Components and Hardware [Go to Page]
- 3-1 General.
- 3-2 Sprinklers.
- 3-3 Aboveground Pipe and Tube.
- 3-4 * Underground Pipe.
- 3-5 Fittings.
- 3-6 Joining of Pipe and Fittings.
- 3-7 * Hangers.
- 3-8 Valves.
- 3-9 Fire Department Connections.
- 3-10 Waterflow Alarms.
- Chapter 4 System Requirements [Go to Page]
- 4-1 Wet Pipe Systems.
- 4-2 * Dry Pipe Systems.
- 4-3 Preaction Systems and Deluge Systems.
- 4-4 Combined Dry Pipe and Preaction Systems.
- 4-5 Antifreeze Systems.
- 4-6 Automatic Sprinkler Systems with Non-fire Protection Connections.
- 4-7 Outside Sprinklers for Protection Against Exposure Fires.
- 4-8 * Refrigerated Spaces.
- 4-9 Commercial-Type Cooking Equipment and Ventilation.
- Chapter 5 Installation Requirements [Go to Page]
- 5-1 * Basic Requirements.
- 5-2 System Protection Area Limitations.
- 5-3 Use of Sprinklers.
- 5-4 * Application of Sprinkler Types.
- 5-5 Position, Location, Spacing, and Use of Sprinklers.
- 5-6 Standard Pendent and Upright Spray Sprinklers.
- 5-7 Sidewall Standard Spray Sprinklers.
- 5-8 Extended Coverage Upright and Pendent Spray Sprinklers.
- 5-9 Extended Coverage Sidewall Spray Sprinklers.
- 5-10 Large Drop Sprinklers.
- 5-11 Early Suppression Fast-Response Sprinklers.
- 5-12 In-Rack Sprinklers.
- 5-13 Special Situations.
- 5-14 Piping Installation.
- 5-15 System Attachments.
- 5-16 Spray Application Using Flammable and Combustible Materials.
- 5-17 Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Motion Picture Film.
- 5-18 Storage of Pyroxylin Plastic.
- 5-19 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Systems for Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes.
- 5-20 Electronic Computer Systems.
- 5-21 Incinerators, Systems and Equipment.
- 5-22 Industrial Furnaces Using a Special Processing Atmosphere.
- 5-23 Water-Cooling Towers.
- 5-24 Construction and Fire Protection of Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves.
- 5-25 Cleanrooms.
- 5-26 Aircraft Hangars.
- 5-27 * Liquid and Solid Oxidizers.
- 5-28 Organic Peroxide Formulations.
- 5-29 Light Water Nuclear Power Plants.
- 5-30 Advanced Light Water Reactor Electric Generating Plants.
- 5-31 * Electric Generating Plants and High Voltage Direct Current Converter Stations.
- 5-32 * Hydroelectric Generating Plants.
- Chapter 6 Hanging, Bracing, and Restraint of System Piping [Go to Page]
- 6-1 Hangers.
- 6-2 Installation of Pipe Hangers.
- 6-3 Joint Restraint for Fire Mains.
- 6-4 Protection of Piping Against Damage Where Subject to Earthquakes.
- Chapter 7 Design Approaches [Go to Page]
- 7-1 General.
- 7-2 Occupancy Hazard Fire Control Approach.
- 7-3 Fire Control Approach for the Protection of Commodities That Are Stored Palletized, Solid Pi...
- 7-4 ” Fire Control Approach for the Protection of Commodities Stored on Racks.
- 7-5 * Protection of Idle Pallets.
- 7-6 Protection of Rubber Tire Storage.
- 7-7 Protection of Baled Cotton Storage.
- 7-8 * Protection of Roll Paper Storage.
- 7-9 Special Design Approaches.
- 7-10 Sprinkler System Discharge Criteria for Special Occupancy Hazards.
- 7-11 In-Rack Sprinklers.
- Chapter 8 Plans and Calculations [Go to Page]
- 8-1 * Working Plans.
- 8-2 Water Supply Information.
- 8-3 Hydraulic Calculation Forms.
- 8-4 Hydraulic Calculation Procedures.
- 8-5 Pipe Schedules.
- 8-6 Deluge Systems.
- 8-7 * Exposure Systems.
- 8-8 In-Rack Sprinklers.
- Chapter 9 Water Supplies [Go to Page]
- 9-1 General.
- 9-2 Types.
- Chapter 10 Systems Acceptance [Go to Page]
- 10-1 Approval of Sprinkler Systems and Private Fire Service Mains.
- 10-2 Acceptance Requirements.
- 10-3 Circulating Closed Loop Systems.
- 10-4 Instructions.
- 10-5 * Hydraulic Design Information Sign.
- Chapter 11 Marine Systems [Go to Page]
- 11-1 General.
- 11-2 System Components, Hardware, and Use.
- 11-3 System Requirements.
- 11-4 Installation Requirements.
- 11-5 Design Approaches.
- 11-6 Plans and Calculations.
- 11-7 Water Supplies.
- 11-8 System Acceptance.
- 11-9 System Instructions and Maintenance.
- Chapter 12 System Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance [Go to Page]
- 12-1 * General.
- Chapter 13 Referenced Publications [Go to Page]
- 13-1 The following documents or portions thereof are referenced within this standard as mandator...
- Appendix A Explanatory Material
- Appendix B Miscellaneous Topics
- Appendix C Explanation of Test Data and Procedures for Rack Storage
- Appendix D Sprinkler System Information from the 1997 Edition of the Life Safety Code
- Appendix E Referenced Publications
- Index
- Cross-References to Previous Editions
- Formal Interpretations
- Tentative Interim Amendments [Go to Page]