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Author
Madrzykowski, D. | Fleming, R. P.
Title
Residential Sprinkler Systems: Review of Current Data and Technology.
Coporate
National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD National Fire Sprinkler Association Inc., Patterson, NY
Report
Supplement 3,
Book or Conf
Automatic Sprinkler Systems for Residentail Occupancies Handbook. 2nd Edition. Supplement 3, National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA, Lake, J. D., Editors, 271-292 p., 2010
Keywords
sprinkler systems | NFPA 13D | NFPA 13R | codes | homes fires | fire statistics | death | injuries | damage | residential buildings | sensitivity | large scale fire tests | standards | UL 1626 | FM 2030 | fire tests | fire suppression | water distribution | design applications | design criteria | heat release rate | ceiling fans | construction | pipes | water mist | case histories | insurance | legislation
Identifiers
one- or two-family dwelling structure fires; home structure fires by item first ignitied; residential sprinkler sensitivity and response; measuring sprinkler sensitivity; fast-response sprinkler; performance criteria; recalibration of residential sprinklers; addition of ceiling fan criteria; multipurpose piping systems; Scottsdale, Arizona residential sprinkler experience; Prince Georges County, Maryland residential sprinkler experience; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada residential sprinkler experience; National Association of State Fire Marshals residential fire sprinkler activation project; reduction in government spending; insurace savings