SPR490 - Sprinklers II

Subject Title
Sprinklers II

Subject Description
This subject is a continuation of SPR 190/195. Topics include wet and dry system operation, high piled storage, rack storage, standpipe systems, and residential systems.

Credit Status
Sprinklers II (SPR 490) applies as a credit in the Fire Protection Engineering Technology Diploma and the Sprinkler Design Certificate programs. 

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Describe the operation and sketch the components of a wet or dry system riser
2. Identify specific requirements for wet and dry systems in the NFPA 13 standard
3. Interpret specifications for residential sprinkler systems from NFPA 13D
4. Design a residential sprinkler system according to the criteria outlined in NFPA 13D
5. Perform hydraulic calculations
6. Determine a commodity class and densities for high piled storage
7. Explain how large drop sprinklers and ESFR sprinklers are applied to high piled storage situations
8. Interpret the criteria outlined in NFPA 13 relative to rack storage applications
9. Design head layouts for rack storage applications
10. Explain the various types of standpipe systems and how they are designed and tested as per NFPA 14 standard
11. Determine ceiling sprinkler density for rack storage
12. Explain the hose requirements for sprinkler systems protecting storage

Cheating and Plagiarism
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Discrimination/Harassment
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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
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