1 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems A Comprehensive Approach to Performance and ReliabilityParis Stavrianidis General Manager FM Approvals
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5 What can we do to reduce risk of fires?Remove / relocate combustibles from ignition sources Install automatic fire protection systems Build using less flammable materials Build using designs that will not allow the fire to spread from one area to another
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7 What do we need for a reliable sprinkler system?Building Codes Design Standards Testing and Certification of Components Installation and Commissioning Maintenance
8 Building Codes
9 Design Standards
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11 Testing and Certification
12 Tests for Sprinklers Assembly Load / Frame Strength VacuumRough Use and Abuse Strength of Heat Response Element High Ambient Exposure High Temperature Exposure Leakage Discharge Coefficient Freezing Hydrostatic Strength Moist Air Exposure Minimum Operating Pressure 30-Day Leakage Corrosion – Salt Spray Process Residue Water Hammer Corrosion – Stress Cracking Conductivity Operating Temperature Corrosion – Carbon Dioxide / Sulfur Dioxide Sensitivity Hang-up of Operating Parts Corrosion – Hydrogen Sulfide Water Distribution Strength of Deflector Vibration Crib Fire/Large Scale Fires
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14 Testing and Certification
15 Pump Set Components: Pump Driver Controller Flow MeasurementPressure Gauges Pressure Relief Valve Air Release Valve Pipe Fittings Ball Drip Baseplate Cooling Lines (As Needed) IOM Manuals
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17 Installation
18 Maintenance
19 Summary Fire sprinkler system reliability depends on:Building Codes Correct Design Testing and Certification of Components Proper Installation Regular Maintenance A fire sprinkler system is only as good as its weakest link.
20 Putting it all together…Unsprinklered Certified Products – Specified Installed and Maintained Sprinklered 5.8x worse 5.1x worse 7.3x worse 6.6x worse 7.4x worse Average Gross Risk Loss Per $100 TIV
21 Future Testing and CertificationSuggested Next Brazilian Standards: Pipes Valves Couplings and Fittings Pump Sets
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