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FIRE PROTECTION
SYSTEM DESIGN
(Part 2)
Nominal
Orifice size
K Percent of Nominal Thread Nominal Orifice Size
(in) (mm)
Factor ½ in. Discharge Type Marked On Frame
1/4 6.4 1.3 - 1.5 25 ½ in. NPT Yes
5/16 8.0 1.8 – 2.0 33.3 ½ in. NPT Yes
3/8 9.5 2.6 – 2.9 50 ½ in. NPT Yes
7/16 11.1 4.0 – 4.4 75 ½ in. NPT Yes
1/2 12.7 5.3 – 5.8 100 ½. In NPT No
17/32 13.5 7.4 – 8.2 140 ¾ in. NPT or No
½ in. NPT Yes
5/8 15.9 11.0 – 11.5 200 ½ in. NPT or Yes
¾ in. NPT Yes
3/4 19.1 13.5 – 14.5 250 ¾ in. NPT Yes
K = 14 K
Table 2-2.4.1 Temperature Ratings, Classifications, and Color Codings
Uncolored or
100 38 135 to 170 57 to 77 Ordinary Orange or Red
black
300 149 325 to 375 163 to 191 Extra High Red Purple
375 191 400 to 475 204 to 246 Very Extra High Green Black
475 246 500 – 575 260 to 302 Ultra High Orange Black
Guards :
− Sprinklers subject to mechanical injury
shall be protected with guards.
B) PIPES
Cast Iron
Cast Iron Threaded Fittings, Class 125 and 250 ANSI B16.4
Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings ANSI B16.1
Malleable Iron
Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings, Class 150 and 300 ANSI B16.3
Steel
Factory-made Wrought Steel Buttweld Fittings ANSI B16.9
But welded Ends for Pipe, Valves, Flanges, and Fittings ABSI B16.25
Spec. for Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy
Steel for Moderate and Elevated Temperatures ASTM A234
Steel Pipe flanges and Flanged Fittings ANSI B16.5
Forged Steel Fittings, Socket Welded and Threaded ANSI B16.11
Copper
Wrought Copper and Bronze Solder-Joint Pressure Fittings ANSI B16.22
Cast Bronze Solder-Joints Pressure Fittings ANSI B16.18
Table 2-4.2 Specially Listed Fittings Materials and Dimensions
Peaked Roof :
Metal or thin boards, Ventilated Unventilated ---
concealed or not concealed,
insulated or uninsulated
Flat Roof :
Metal, concealed, insulated Ventilated Unventilated ---
or uninsulated
Noncombustible
obstructed and
unobstructed and 225 15 130 15 100 12 100 12
combustible
unobstructed
Combustible
168 15 130 15 100 12 100 12
obstructed
F) SIDEWALL SPRINKLERS
• Maximum protection area of coverage:
Refer to Table 4-7.2
• Minimum distance from wall is 4 inches.
• Minimum distance between sprinklers
is 6 ft.
• Distance below ceiling is not more than 6
inches and not less than 4 inches.
Table 4-7.2 Protection Areas and Maximum Spacing (Standard
Sidewall Spray Sprinkler
Noncombustible or Noncombustible or
Combustible Combustible
Limited-Combustible Limited-Combustible
Finish Finish
Finish Finish
Maximum protection area 120 ft2 196 ft2 80 ft2 100 ft2
THANK YOU !
Presented By :
Engr. Alfred C.Alejandro