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A ºI 3 NFPA13 2013 Edition Update
A ºI 3 NFPA13 2013 Edition Update
Update
Session Agenda
A2012 Code Cycle
NFPA 13 Code Development
Changes to NFPA 13 (NFPA 24)
What Didnt Happen
Next Steps
800+ Proposal
500+ Comments
TCC Meeting 12/6/11
NFPA Annual Meeting 2012 (Las Vegas)
Code Development
5 TCs
1 TCC
Staffs Role in Development
Changes to NFPA 13, 13D, & 13R - 2013 Edition - 1 Day Seminar
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Chapter 3 - Definitions
Control valve
Draft Curtain
Cross Main
Dwelling Unit
System Riser
Clearance to Storage
Continuous Obstruction
Non-Continuous Obstruction
Clearance to Ceiling
Four-Way Bracing
Hanger
Sprinkler System
Small Room
Antifreeze System
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Clearance to Storage
3.9.1.6 Clearance to Ceiling. The
distance from the top of storage to
the ceiling above.
Four-Way Brace
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3.3.18.2 Non-continuous
Obstruction
Continuous Obstruction. An
obstruction located at or below the level of
sprinkler deflectors which affect the
discharge pattern of two or more adjacent
sprinklers
Non-continuous Obstruction. An
obstruction at or below the level of the
sprinkler deflector which affects the
discharge pattern of a single sprinkler.
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FDC Pressure
The pressure
potential from a fire
department
connection shall not
be considered in
determining rated
pressure per Section
6.1.3.
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Re-use of Sprinklers
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CPVC Compatibility
Manufacturers installation
instructions shall include its listing
limitations.
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CPVC Compatibility
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CPVC Compatibility
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6.2.6.2.2/6.2.6.2.3
Painting Sprinklers
6.2.9.1
Stock of Spare Sprinklers
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6.10 - Signs
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Antifreeze Systems
Premixed Solution
Glycerine 48%
PG 38%
More than 38% PG for ESFR
Manufacturers Certificate
New Solutions
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TC TIA
Public TIA
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Backflow Testing
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Attached Insulation
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Small Closets
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Back-to-Back Sidewalls
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8.5.5.3.1.1
Open Grate Flooring
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Elevator Requirements
Elevator Requirements
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Elevator Requirements
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8.15.3.1 Stairways of
Combustible Construction
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8.17.2.5.1
Check Valve for FDC
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Heat Tracing
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Pressure Balancing
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Chapter 23
Plans & Calculations
23.2.1.1* Where a water flow test is used for
the purposes of system design, the test shall be
conducted no more than 12 months prior to
working plan submittal unless otherwise
approved by the AHJ.
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K Factor Equation
K =
Q
P
K=Q/(p)0.5
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Specially Listed
Exposed Expanded Plastics
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