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Author
Rice, D.
Title
Window Sprinklers: Expanding the Use of Sprinkler Technology. Protecting Glass Windows in Rated Walls.
Coporate
Central Sprinkler Corp., Lansdale, PA
Journal
Sprinkler Age, Vol. 15, No. 6, 16-19, June 1996
Keywords
sprinklers | windows | fire tests | walls | design applications | installing
Identifiers
dry spots occur with standard sprinklers; full window coverage with window sprinklers; window sprinklers were specifically designed to provide full wetting of glass surface; testing was done in accordance with the ASTM E-119 fire test curve; glazing protected with Window Sprinklers passed the difficult hose stream test required for rated walls; typical horizontal sidewall window sprinkler installation; typical pendent vertical sidewall window sprinkler installation