Standard Spray Sprinklers Flashcards
Predetermined testing bodies for sprinkler heads are
UL, ULC, FM
Thread sizes for sprinkler heads are
1/2”, 3/4, 1”
What is the sprinkler orfice held close with
Cap/plug that is secured by fusible element, tensioned with screw in deflector
What determines K factor
Orfice size
How much psi is required to create proper spray pattern
7psi
How many gpm is required to create proper spray pattern
15gpm
What is the standard spray k factor
5.6
K factor is
The amount of water that will flow through the orfice with 1 pound of pressure
What is the formula for figuring out the K factor, GPM, or PSI
Q
———
K | √P
How much water is directed downwards from sprinkler discharge
100%
What sprinkler must meet the minimum flow requirements?
The furtherest sprinkler from the fire pump/incoming
How sprinklers must be permanently marked with
-1-2 letters which indicate manufacturer
-3-4 numbers which indicate k factor, deflector characteristics, pressure rating, thermal sensitivity
Fusible element temp is selected based on
Ceiling temp
Why does a frangible bulb burst when heated
The liquid expands, compresses the air bubble, continues until glass breaks
What are solder link heads mostly constructed of
Alloy with pre determined melting points
Standard response response time index is
> 80 (greater than 80)
Fast response sprinklers response time index is
<50 less than
Response time index is calculated
(Meters-Second) 1/2
How must frame of upright be installed
Parallel to branch line piping to minimize obstruction
When must protective caps be removed
Right after install
Sprinklers subject to mechanical damage must be protected with
Listed guards
Available corrosive resistant coating include
Brass, chrome, polyester, PTFE, Wax, ENT, stainless
Who can paint heads
Only manufacturer
Head box shall contain what in addition to sprinklers
Paper with sprinkler identification number, or manufacturer, model, orfice, deflector type, thermal sensitivity, pressure rating
How many heads in head box on a site with less then 300 heads
6
How many heads in a head box on a site with 300-1000 heads
12
How many heads in a head box on a site with >1000 heads
24
Where can standard spray upright and pendants be installed
-all hazard classification types
-Quick response must be installed in light hazard
-Quick response not permitted to be installed in Extra hazard
Standard spray sidewalls can be used
Light & ordinary hazard with smooth, slopped, or flat ceilings
Not permitted in extra hazard
Below overhead doors
Max coverage area and max space for upright/pendant in light hazard
225ft2 and 15 feet
Max coverage area and max space for upright/pendant in ordinary hazard
130ft2 and 15’
Max coverage area and max space for upright/pendant in extra hazard
100ft2 and 12’
What’s the minimum distance from walls sprinkler heads need to be
4”
Small room only applies if
It’s light hazard
Unobstructed construction
800sq ft max
9’ max from one wall
Cannot exceed max coverage