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Technical papers on fire protection, suppression systems, halon substitutes, etc. Fire protection engineering. Guidance for sprinkler system maintenance and testing.
Automatic Sprinklers and Their Importance to the Fire Investigator [5410] 
Discusses the effectiveness of automatic fire sprinklers
Discusses the effectiveness of automatic fire sprinklers
Automatic Sprinklers Submission Checklist ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
[22186]
Checklist provides a basic guide for evaluating the sprinkler system in your building
[22186] Checklist provides a basic guide for evaluating the sprinkler system in your building
Avoiding Corrosion in Dry Pipe & Preaction Sprinkler Systems [26376]
How to prevent corrosion from affecting the reliability of dry pipe and preaction fire sprinklers
[26376] How to prevent corrosion from affecting the reliability of dry pipe and preaction fire sprinklers
Common Residential Fire Sprinkler Questions [5702]
Provides the answers to the most common questions asked about fire sprinkler systems
Provides the answers to the most common questions asked about fire sprinkler systems
Evaluating Small Board and Care Homes: Sprinklered vs. Nonsprinklered [25074]
Report on the effectiveness of sprinklered and non-sprinklered options in board-and-care homes
Report on the effectiveness of sprinklered and non-sprinklered options in board-and-care homes
Fire Extinguishing Specs [18857]
Construction specs manual with sections related to sprinklers and fire extinguishing system specs
Construction specs manual with sections related to sprinklers and fire extinguishing system specs
Fire Sprinkler Information [2227]
Technical data, articles about fire sprinklers and their maintenance and municipal legislation
Technical data, articles about fire sprinklers and their maintenance and municipal legislation
Fire Sprinkler Systems Loss Control [22399]
Important documents regarding Fire Sprinkler Systems loss control issues
Important documents regarding Fire Sprinkler Systems loss control issues
Fire Suppression Substitutes & Alternative to Halon [11428]
1997 study results commissioned by the US Navy
1997 study results commissioned by the US Navy
FM Approval Requirements for ESFR Sprinkler Installation [277]
Approval standard for Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) sprinklers
[277] Approval standard for Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) sprinklers
FM Approval Standard for Antifreeze for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems [28942]
Anti-freeze solutions for sprinkler systems in environments subject to freezing
[28942] Anti-freeze solutions for sprinkler systems in environments subject to freezing
FM Approval Standard for Diesel Engine Fire Pump Drivers [28948]
For diesel engines used to drive fire pumps that supply water to fire protection systems
[28948] For diesel engines used to drive fire pumps that supply water to fire protection systems
FM Approval Standard for Fire Resistant Barriers for use with CPVC Pipes & Fittings [28947]
For use in light hazard occupancy automatic wet sprinkler fire protection systems
[28947] For use in light hazard occupancy automatic wet sprinkler fire protection systems
FM Approval Standard for Flexible Sprinkler Hose with Threaded End Fittings [28944]
For use in clean rooms, commercial suspended ceilings and ducts
[28944] For use in clean rooms, commercial suspended ceilings and ducts
FM Approval Standard for Pipe Hangar Components for Automatic Sprinkler Systems [28943]
FM approval criteria for pipe hangar componets used in automatic fire sprinkler systems
[28943] FM approval criteria for pipe hangar componets used in automatic fire sprinkler systems
FM Approval Standard for Seismic Sway Brace Components for Automatic Sprinkler Systems [28945]
Approval criteria for rigid seismic sway bracing components used in automatic sprinkler systems
[28945] Approval criteria for rigid seismic sway bracing components used in automatic sprinkler systems
FM Approval Standard for Steel Pipe for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems [19634]
Approval criteria for steel pipe for use in above ground fire sprinkler systems
[19634] Approval criteria for steel pipe for use in above ground fire sprinkler systems
FM Approval Standard for Telescoping Sprinkler Assemblies [28946]
For use in fire protection systems in anechoic chambers
[28946] For use in fire protection systems in anechoic chambers
New Sprinkler Heads K-17 and K-25 [26643]
Demonstrate superior performance over standard sprinkler heads
[26643] Demonstrate superior performance over standard sprinkler heads
NFPA Standards Related to Sprinklers [14695]
A list of the NFPA standards related to sprinkler systems - does NOT include their text
A list of the NFPA standards related to sprinkler systems - does NOT include their text
PL 102-522 for Fire Alarm and Automatic Sprinkler Installations [13256]
HUD guide for implementation of Public Law 102-522
HUD guide for implementation of Public Law 102-522
Quarterly Sprinkler Test Results [19650]
2002 NFPA 25 Summary of Minimum Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
2002 NFPA 25 Summary of Minimum Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
Residential Fire Sprinkler System Owner Guidelines [14684]
Advice for homeowners on residential fire sprinklers
Advice for homeowners on residential fire sprinklers
Residential Ordinances [5698]
Lists communities in the USA with ordinances & incentive programs for residential sprinklers
Lists communities in the USA with ordinances & incentive programs for residential sprinklers
Residential Sprinkler Ordinances by State [14681]
Lists jurisdictions by state that require residential fire sprinklers in 1 & 2-family homes
Lists jurisdictions by state that require residential fire sprinklers in 1 & 2-family homes
Restaurant Chemical & Sprinkler Systems Comparison [1078]
A comparison of wet chemical pre-engineered restaurant systems and water sprinkler systems
A comparison of wet chemical pre-engineered restaurant systems and water sprinkler systems
Sprinkler Retrofits: Life-Cycle Issues [27323]
A building owner should get answers to the following questions before embarking on a retrofit
A building owner should get answers to the following questions before embarking on a retrofit
Star ME-1 Dry Fire Sprinklers [24852]
Safety and Health Information Bulletin warning regarding the use of Star ME-1 Dry Fire Sprinklers
Safety and Health Information Bulletin warning regarding the use of Star ME-1 Dry Fire Sprinklers
Testing and Maintenance of Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems [26654]
Inspection and testing recommendations
[26654] Inspection and testing recommendations
Tips For Buildings With Sprinkler Systems [21534]
A checklist to recognize what you need to do to assure that the sprinkler system is maintained properly
A checklist to recognize what you need to do to assure that the sprinkler system is maintained properly
Water-Mist Fire Suppresion Systems for Commercial Cooking [11849]
Study of the effectiveness of water-mist systems in extinguishing this type of fire
[11849] Study of the effectiveness of water-mist systems in extinguishing this type of fire
Water-Mist Fire Suppression for Industrial Oil Cookers [27446]
Water-mist fire-suppression technology works well in extinguishing fires in large industrial oil cookers
[27446] Water-mist fire-suppression technology works well in extinguishing fires in large industrial oil cookers
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