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    The key takeaways are the significant changes in the 2016 edition of NFPA 13 including new commodity classification tables, criteria for exposed expanded Group A plastics in racks, cloud ceilings, drop-out ceilings and ceiling materials, metric conversions, and sprinkler-protected glazing.

    Some of the significant changes in the 2016 edition of NFPA 13 include new and updated commodity classification tables, criteria for exposed expanded Group A plastics in racks, definitions and criteria for cloud ceilings, expanded criteria for drop-out ceilings and ceiling materials to include membrane products, additions of metric conversions, and new criteria for sprinkler-protected glazing.

    The new criteria for exposed expanded Group A plastics in racks in Section 17.2.3.5 include requirements for single, double, or multiple-row racks with a maximum storage height of 25 ft and ceiling height of 40 ft. Intermediate temperature-rated ESFR pendent sprinklers are required with specific design, operating pressure, aisle width, vertical barrier, and storage area criteria.

    NFPA

    13 Updates, 2016 Edition

    Expertly Engineering Safety From Fire


    1
    Agenda
    NFPA13
    WhichEditionappliestoyourproject
    ReviewSignificantChangestoNFPA13,2016
    New&UpdatedCommodityClassificationTables
    ExposedExpandedGroupAPlastics
    CloudCeilings
    DropOutCeilingsandCeilingMaterials
    MetricConversions
    SprinklerProtectedGlazing
    Scope
    NFPA13,InstallationofSprinklerSystems
    Providestheminimumrequirementsfor
    thedesignandinstallationofautomaticfire
    sprinklersystems

    Doesnotidentifywhenasystemisrequired
    Localbuildingcodesandinsurance
    regulations
    NFPA 13 Updates
    2013Editioniscurrentedition

    2016EditionisscheduledtobereleasedinAugust.

    StandardwentbeforeNFPACommitteeMembership
    forapprovalatthe2015NFPAConferenceinChicago
    onJune2425,2015.

    FivecommitteesresponsibleforNFPA13deliberated
    overseveralhundredproposalsandcomments.
    Which Edition Applies
    FederalAgencies(DOD&VA)
    Mostcurrenteditionapplies
    Jurisdictionsadopt2012IBC,2012LSC
    2010EditionofNFPA13
    Jurisdictionsadopt2015IBC,2015LSC
    2013EditionofNFPA13applies
    CMMS(currently)
    2000EditionofLSC(currently)
    1999EditionofNFPA13
    2012EditionofLSC(eventually)
    2010EditionofNFPA13
    Globalfront
    ApplyNFPA5000,2015Edition
    New Commodity Classification Tables
    CompleteRevision
    Ch.5Annex
    Updated
    examplesreflect
    modernday
    storagefacilities
    Materialsevolved
    fromwood&
    metaltoplastics
    Exposed Expanded Group A
    Plastics in Racks
    NewProtectionSchemeinChapter17
    NFPA13hashistoricallybeensilent.
    Commonintodaysmarketplace
    DrivenbyFPRFFindings&ULTesting
    Exposed Expanded Group A
    Plastics in Racks
    NewSection17.2.3.5
    Single,double,multiplerowracks
    25ft.maxstorageheight
    40ft.maxceilingheight
    IntermediatetemperatureratedESFRpendentsprinklers,K25.2
    12hydraulicallydemandingsprinklerdesignarea
    60psimin.operatingpressure
    8ft min.islewidth
    Solidverticalbarrier,3/8in.plywoodor22gaugesheetmetal,fromface
    ofracktofaceofrack,16.5ft intervals
    Extend4in.abovefloortomaxstorageheight
    Areaofstoragebetweenverticalbarriers&islesshallnotexceed124ft2
    Verticalfirebarriershallextendacrossthelongitudinalflue
    Commodityshallbepermittedtoextendanominal4in.beyondthe
    verticalbarrierattheisle
    Cloud Ceilings
    NewDefinition(3.3.5.1)
    Cloud Ceilings
    FPRF&AcademyofFireSprinklerTechnology
    NewChapter8DesignCriteria
    Sprinklersomittedabovecloudswhere
    Combinedareaofopenings<20%ofceilingand
    complywithTable8.15.2.4.1.
    QRStandardSprayorECpendentorupright
    EC,maxspacingof16ft.
    Max20ft cloudceilingheight
    MaxsprinklerspacingperTables8.6.2.2.1.a&b
    Cloudceilings,smoothceilingconstruction
    Irregularshapeclouds
    Cloud Ceilings
    NewTable8.15.2.4.1MaximumSprinkler
    ProtectionAreaBasedonCeilingCloudWidth
    andOpeningWidth
    CeilingCloud Maximum Maximum Maximum
    Minimum Area(ft2) Area(ft2) Area(ft2)
    Width Opening Opening Opening
    Dimension(ft) Width0.5 Width0.75 Width1
    in./ft of in./ft of in./ft of
    CeilingHeight CeilingHeight CeilingHeight

    2<2.5 175 70 NP
    2.54 225 120 70
    >4 225 150 150
    Cloud Ceilings
    8.15.15. DropOut Ceilings
    Dropoutceilings
    Suspendedceilingsystem
    Heatsensitivepanels
    Fallwhenexposedtoheat
    Sprinklerslocatedabovepanels
    8.15.15. DropOut Ceilings and
    Ceiling Materials
    Criteriaexpandedtoincludeceilingmaterials
    Membraneproducts
    EvaluatedbyULUsingUL723S
    Testevaluatesactivationtimeandobstruction
    Seamsfailearlyenoughinthefiregrowth
    Doesnotaffectthesprinkleractivationor
    discharge
    Performsimilartodropoutceilings
    Metric Conversions
    Recognizeseverincreasingglobal
    applicationofthestandard
    Intentistomakestandardmoreusable
    Moreaccuratelyreflectthemetricnominal
    pipesizesandmeasurementsusedabroad
    3in.pipesconvertsto76.2mm(use75or
    80mm?)
    Roundingrules,example2,000gallons
    convertsto7,570.824liters
    SprinklerProtected Glazing
    CodeOfficialshavehistoricallypermittedtheiruse
    Atriumsandexteriorwalls

    PreviouseditionsofNFPA13hasnotprovidedinstallationcriteria
    Newprescriptivecriteriain2016Edition
    Nottheintenttoapplytoglassatriumenclosuresorpedestrian
    walkways,whicharecoveredbycodes

    CommitteeStatement Recentactionsinbuildingcodeshave
    attemptedtodiminishuseofthesesystems
    ByprovidingspecificprovisionsinNFPA13,questionsregarding
    thelackofappropriateinstallationrequirementswouldbe
    resolved.
    SprinklerProtected Glazing
    NewSection8.15.26
    Wheresprinklersareusedincombinationwithglazingasan
    alternativetoarequiredfireratedwallorwindowassembly,the
    sprinklerprotectedassemblyshallcomplywiththefollowing:
    Sprinklerslistedasspecificapplicationwindowsprinklers(unlessthe
    standardspraysprinklersispermittedbybuildingcode)
    Wetpipesystem
    Glazingshallbeheatstrengthened,tempered,orglassceramic&
    fixed
    Ifassemblyrequiresprotectiononbothsides,sprinklerbothsidesof
    glazing
    Limitedtononloadbearingwalls
    Nohorizontalmembersinglazingthatwouldinterferewithwater
    distributionoverglazing,andnospraypatternobstructions
    Watersupplydurationfordesignareashallnotbelessthanrequired
    ratingoftheassembly
    Summary
    Whicheditionappliestoyourproject
    Keepabreastofcurrenttrends&criteria
    2016hasnewcriteriawhichmaybenefit
    yourproject
    Takeawaymaintopicsdiscussed,notthe
    details
    Questions?

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