8 DESIGN DENSITY AND AMAO FOR FULLY HYDRAULICALLY CALCULATED OR PRE-CALCULATED SPRINKLER SYSTEMS 8.1 The design density and the assumed maximum area of operation for various types of risks are as given in Table 3. Table 3. Minimum Design Density and AMAQ for Light, Moderate and High Hazard (Process) Risks at Rool/Ceiling Sprinklers 1S 15105 : 2002 ‘Table 4 Storage Occupancies for Moderate Hazard (Clause 8.1.42) Category Maximem Storage Design Density AMAO Heghtin Mates Uminin 0 @ 3) o 0 300 5 50 m 200 s 30 wv Las 5 360 (Clause 8.1) Wanrd ——DesignDensty AMA Viinim uw 2) % uote 225 " Hien 30 Ey 8A Ligh Hazard The density of water discharge shall be at least 2.25 Umin/m® over an assumed area of operation covering 84 oy [Not more than six sprinklers shall be installed in a room except ineithera corsidor where there isasingle line of sprinklers or a concealed space protected as specified in 13.3, 8.1.2 Moderate Hazard ‘The density of water discharge shall be at least Svinjn® over an assumed areaof operation covering 360 mv. BLS High Hazara The density of water discharge for proces risks shall be at least 10 Vminim® over an assumed area of ‘operation covering 260 m Bd Storage Hazards BALA Storage hazards are categorised from the nature and type of storage. When the height of storage increases beyond specified limits, fre fighting is rendered more difficult In worst cases it may not be possible to fight the fie due to difficulties in reaching the seatof fire and also accessibility tothe ire fighting sta is impaired due to excessive smoke. Incase ofthe sprinklers also the same difficulties are encountered. Storage risks can be categorised under "moderate" or ‘nigh depending upon the type and method of storage ‘of goals within the godownywarchouse blocks, 8.14.2 ‘The storage occupancies can be regarded as ‘moderate hazard risks if the height of storage is within the limits for various categories as given in Table 4. ‘Goods stored not higher than what is stated in Table 4 for the appropriate category or not higher than the ‘eaves height of the roofs or within | mof a flatceiing whichever is the lowest shall be regarded as moderate hazard storage. If the above conditions are not met. the risk shall be regarded as high hazard storage. 8.4143 Incase of high hazard storage risks, the nature of the hazard is determined by the height of storage, storage aisle width and area of each storage block, Goods stored not higher than what is stated in Table 5 forthe appropriate category or not higher than the caves height ofthe roofs or within I m ofa flat ceiling whichever is the lowest shall be cegarded as high hazard storage. 8.18 Requirements Common ta Maderate and High Hazard Storage Risks 8.1.5.1 Wherever possible, the deflector of the sprinkler fited in the ceiling shall be at more than [LS m from the goods stored below. However, incase of jute godowns, no jute stock shall reach within 2m ‘of the deflector ofthe sprinkle heads, 8.1.5.2 In case of storage in racks or shelves. ifthe height of storage is more than shat is specified in Tables 4 and 5, intermediate sprinklers shall be provided foreach shelfrack in adition othe ceiling Sprinklers and overall design density and AMAO shall bbe maintained as per Table ‘Table § Storage Occupancies for High Hazard (Clause 8.1.43) Category Maximum Storage Design DergtyAMAO HelghtiaMeres Umi’? o @ o & 1 6s 1250 0 35 1500 20 uw 45 50 00 wv as 20 00 8.1.53 If the top ofthe storage i the top tiers ofthe racks or shelves is within 3 m of the roof sprinklers, {op tiers need not be protected by the intermediate