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LEC-09

STORAGE FIRE PROTECTION

LEC-09

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Storage Sprinklers LEC-09

 Their are 3 Main Type of sprinklers used in storage

1. Control Mode Density Area (CMDA)
2. Control Mode Specific Application (CMSA)
3. Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR)

 Storage Sprinklers in NFPA13, 2019Ed

1. Chapter 13 Installation Requirements for CMSA Sprinklers
2. Chapter 14 Installation Requirements for Early Suppression Fast-Response Sprinklers
3. Chapter 21 Protection of High Piled Storage Using Control Mode Density Area (CMDA) Sprinklers
4. Chapter 22 CMSA Requirements for Storage Applications
5. Chapter 23 ESFR Requirements for Storage Applications
6. Chapter 25 Protection of Rack Storage Using In-Rack Sprinklers
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20.6.2 Ceiling Height-CMDA

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 20.6.4.2 For CMDA criteria where the clearance to ceiling exceeds those identified in Table 20.6.4.2, the
requirements of Table 20.6.4.3 and Table 20.6.4.4 shall apply. ( From Lec-04 )
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Storage Sprinklers-CMDA LEC-09

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Storage Sprinklers-CMDA LEC-09

 21.1.2* For storage applications with densities of 0.2 gpm/ft2 or less, standard-response sprinklers with a K
factor of K-5.6 or larger shall be permitted.
 21.1.3 For general storage applications, with required densities of greater than 0.2 gpm/ft2 to 0.34 gpm/ft2 ,
standard-response sprinklers with a nominal K-factor of K-8.0 or larger shall be used.
 21.1.4 For general storage applications with required densities greater than 0.34 gpm/ft2, standard-response
spray sprinklers with a K-11.2 or larger that are listed for storage applications shall be used.
 21.1.8.1 The ordinary-temperature design densities correspond to ordinary-temperature-rated sprinklers and
shall be used for sprinklers with ordinary- and intermediate temperature classification.
 21.1.8.2 The high-temperature design densities correspond to high-temperature-rated sprinklers and shall be
used for sprinklers having a high-temperature rating.
 21.1.9 Ordinary- and intermediate-temperature sprinklers with K-11.2 or larger, where listed for storage,
shall be permitted to use the densities for high-temperature sprinklers.
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Storage Sprinklers-CMDA LEC-09

 From Lec-3
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Storage Sprinklers-CMDA LEC-09

 Design Density For K-5.6 and K-8 (any storage arrangement except rack )
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 Design Density For K-5.6 and K-8

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Storage Sprinklers-CMDA LEC-09

si
30p
For K=8 & A=2000ft2 & Density =0.34 gpm/ft2 P1
=
Gpm
. 9
= 43  Q=K
Total Required flow = 0.34 x 2000 = 680 gpm Q1
i
2ps
3
P2
=
Gpm
5. 2
Get Flow of Last Sprinkler = 4
Q2
As= 3 x 4 = 12 m2 ( 129.16 ft2) i
Q1=129.16 x 0.34 = 43.91 gpm 4ps
= 3 pm
P1 6 G 3m
.
=46
Get Pressure of Last Sprinkler Q1
P1=[ Q1/K ] 2
=[ 43.91 /8 ] 2
=30.12 Psi
4
m

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Storage Sprinklers-CMDA LEC-09

 Spacing

 K=8, Density = 0.34 gpm/ft2 Design Area = 2000 ft2 ( 185 m2)
 Total Required flow = 0.34 x 2000 = 680 gpm

Description 3x3m 3x4m 3.5 x 3.5 m

Area covered/sprinkler 9 m2 12 m2 12.25 m2
No Sprinkler 21 16 16
Flow / sprinkler 32.38 gpm 42.5 gpm
@ k=8 Min Operating Pressure P 16.3 psi 28 psi
@ k=11.2 Min Operating Pressure P 8.3 psi 14.4 psi