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Welcome to the latest edition of USAutomatic Sprinkler eNews. Our newsletter is a free quarterly publication that focuses on brief, but useful information about the fire protection industry. We highlight new products, innovations, and code changes that affect fire protection.
Bathrooms: Do you put a sprinkler in the bathroom or not ? The new rules for NFPA 13 2002 edition may have you adding a sprinkler. Shower and bathtub enclosures are to be added to the total area of the bathroom when determining whether the less than 55 square foot exception may be taken or not. Previously, NFPA 13R edition allowed you to exclude a full height, noncombustible or limited combustible shower and bathtub enclosure.
Pressure Gauges: New for NFPA 13 2002 is the requirement to include pressure gauge above and below each alarm check valve or system riser check valve where such devices are present. For example, a system calling for the use of "shot gun" risers (which includes a single wafer check valve) would require a pressure gauge above and below the check valve.
FM-200® fire suppression systems are the most trusted replacement agent for Halon 1301.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency chose the FM-200® to protect its new computer room.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently demonstrated an innovative and cost- efficient approach to environmental friendly design and construction with its National Computer Center within the Agency's new laboratory complex in Research Triangle Park, N.C. This project successfully incorporates EPA's green purchasing goals established under Executive Order (EO) 13101.
Smoke Detector Inspection, Testing and Maintenance:
During original installation and acceptance of a fire alarm system all detectors must be tested for sensitivity. Detector sensitivity must be checked within one year after installation and every alternate year thereafter. This procedure ensures that each detector is within its listed and marked sensitivity range.
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