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Advances inSprinkler Technology

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Modules

Evolution of FM Global Fire Protection Standards

Changes in Terminology for Sprinkler Categories

Movement Away from Density and Demand Area

Data Sheet 2-0 Installation Guidelines for Automatic Sprinklers

Data Sheet 8-9 & Changes in Protection Tables

Evolution of FM Global Fire Protection Standards


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Factory Mutual Insurance Company


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Full Scale Fire Tests

Two moveable ceilings up to 60 ft (18.3 m)

Test storage arrays from 5 ft (1.5 m) to 55 ft (16.8 m)


Example of Full Scale Fire Testing Evaluate existing European Codes at

that time Protection of rack storage 55 ft (16.5 m) rack storage 60 ft (18 m) ceiling height Cartoned unexpanded plastic Standard response in-rack sprinklers


55 ft (16.5 m) rack storage test fails


55 ft (16.5 m) rack storage test passes


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Written by the Engineering Standards division

Supported by the Research division Used to evaluate loss potentials at our

insured clients Recommendations offered when hazards

encountered are not protected in accordance with appropriate data sheet


History of FM Global & Fire Protection


Sprinkler Development

1874

1881

2010


History of FM Global & Fire Protection


Pipe Schedule

Pipe schedule was categorized based on occupancy hazard as either: Light Hazard Ordinary Hazard Extra Hazard


Pipe Schedule

Sizing requirements for an ordinary hazard pipe schedule sprinkler system:


Change in Industrial Practices

End of World War II: Steel construction for buildings Forklift trucks Storage racks constructed of steel Increase in plastic materials stored


FM Global Research on Sprinkler Protection


Standard Spray Sprinkler K5.6 (K80)

Standard Spray Sprinkler

Density over Demand Area design concept


Conventional and Spray Sprinklers



1874

1881

20101950s

Conventional

Spray


Standard Spray Sprinkler K5.6 (K80)

Large Orifice Sprinkler

Large Orifice Sprinkler

K8.0 (K115)



1874

1881

20101950s

Conventional

SprayLargeOrifice

Standard


1970s Research Projects

Residential sprinkler & quick response thermal element

Water penetration through fire plume (fire suppression)


Resulted in -

The K11.2 (K160) Large-Drop Sprinkler Design format changed - Number of

sprinklers at minimum pressure

Installation guidelines for these sprinklers evolved into DS 2-7



1874

1881

20101950s

Conventional

SprayLargeOrifice

Standard

1970s

Residential

LargeDrop


Large Drop Sprinkler

Large Drop Sprinkler improved protection options but

Fire tests showed suppression not always possible


This lead to

First Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) Sprinkler

K14.0 (K200) pendent


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RDD

ADD

Suppressionachieved inthis zone

ADD > RDD Concept

RTI


Example of ADD and deflector design


Example of ADD Testing and Deflectors


Suppression Mode Sprinkler Installation Guidelines



1874

1881

20101950s

SprayLargeOrifice

Standard

1970s

Residential

LargeDrop

ESFR

1980s

Conventional


Advances in Sprinkler Technology

Orifice size increasing Various Orientations Different Deflector

designs evolved

Various Finishes Quicker response

time Area Spacing EC

K5.6 (K80) K25.2 (K360)


We had - A bunch of Control Mode Density Area (CMDA)

sprinklers Standard Orifice (1/2) Sprinkler Large Orifice (17/32) Sprinkler Extra Large Orifice (ELO) Sprinkler Very Extra Large Orifice (VELO) Sprinkler Really Ginormous Orifice (RGO) Sprinkler

Installation guidelines for these sprinklers evolved into DS 2-8N


We had

A bunch of Control Mode Specific Application (CMSA) sprinklers K16.8 (K240), K19.6 (K280), K25.2 (K360),

K25.2EC (K360EC)


We had

A bunch of Suppression Mode (SM) sprinklers K14 (K200) upright, K16.8 (K240)upright,

K16.8 (K240) pendent, K22.4 (K320) pendent, & K25.2 (K360) pendent

Installation standard for these sprinklers was DS 2-2



1874

1881

1950s

SprayLargeOrifice

Standard

1970s

Residential

LargeDrop

ESFR

1980s

Conventional

1990s 2010


So where we were in 2009?

Three different sprinkler categories Three sets of installation guidelines Terminology implies performance Two different design formats


So where we were in 2009?

Terminology: CMDA Control Mode Density Area CMSA Control Mode Specific

Application SM Suppression Mode



1874

1881

1950s

SprayLargeOrifice

Standard

1970s

Residential

LargeDrop

ESFR

1980s

Conventional

1990s 20102000s

SM

CMSA

CMDA

Changes in Terminology for Sprinkler Categories


Changes in Terminology for Sprinkler Categories Sprinkler compatibility with occupancy

hazards unclear Old terminology misleading Actual performance can be otherwise

Control Mode sprinklers fire suppression Suppression Mode sprinklers fire control


Control Mode Sprinkler Achieves Suppression


Suppression Mode Achieves Control


CMDA vs. CMSA is there a difference?

CMDA CMSA


CMDA and CMSA Sprinkler Tests Objective:

Determine through large-scale fire testing if the distinction between CMDA Sprinklers and CMSA Sprinklers can be eliminated.


CMDA and CMSA Sprinkler Tests Test Plan:

Full-Scale Fire Test Comparison

16 Total Tests (8 Comparison Tests)

Open Frame Double-Row Racks with Class 2 or Standard Plastics

K11.2 (K160), Upright Type

Low Temperature Nominal 160 F (70 C)

Standard Response


CMDA and CMSA Sprinkler Tests

Total of 8 Comparison Tests (16 Tests Total) Between CMDA and CMSA Open Sprinkler Differential for Acceptable

Comparisons: 1 Sprinkler Differential: 3 Comparison Tests 3 to 4 Sprinklers Differential: 2 Comparison Tests 10 Sprinklers Differential: 2 Comparison Test 1 Test Series where both tests terminated early

due to loss of fire control


CMDA and CMSA Sprinkler TestsTest Conclusions Ultimate Conclusion: CMDA = CMSA

Provided That: K-factor Orientation Nominal Temperature Rating Nominal RTI RatingAre The Same


Changes in Terminology for Sprinkler Categories New terminology based on intended use:

Storage sprinkler Non-storage sprinkler Special protection sprinkler

used by sprinkler manufacturers too

Approval Guide will include both sets of terminology


Changes in Terminology for Sprinkler Categories CMDA CMSA SM

Storage sprinklers

Single/common design method Single/common installation method Reduces number of protection tables

needed



1874

1881

1950s

SprayLargeOrifice

Standard

1970s

Residential

LargeDrop

ESFR

1980s

Conventional

1990s 20102000s

SM

CMDA

Storage

NonStorage

SpecialProtection

CMSA

Movement Away from Density and Demand Area


Movement away from Density and Demand Area Prior to 1980s pipe schedule design Concept of density born in early 1960s

but did not become commonplace until the 1980s

Research testing over the past few years has demonstrated that design density is not the most important factor for sprinkler performance


Density

What is density? Average volume of

water hitting the floor over the area of coverage of a sprinkler (rainfall)

mm/min (sq. m)


Density

How is density used? Converted into minimum pressure and flow

at sprinklerQ = D x S x LP = [Q/K]2

Q = KPQ = Sprinkler flow in gpm (Lpm)P = Sprinkler pressure in psi (bar)D = Density in gpm/ft2 (mm/min)S = Spacing of sprinklers on branchlines ft (m)L = Spacing of sprinklers between branchlines ft (m)K = K-factor (size of sprinkler opening) in gmp/psi0.5 (Lpm/bar0.5)


Density and Sprinkler Spacing

Density minimum flow and pressure at sprinkler

Q = D x S x L, gpm (Lpm) P = [D x S x L / K]2, psi (bar)

Reducing sprinkler spacing in design can reduce design flow and pressure


Demand Area

Area at ceiling in which all sprinklers expected to operate during fire


Density/Demand Area Design

Flow rate per sprinkler For all sprinklers in design area Allowance for hydrants Water supplies - sprinklers and

hydrants for minimum duration

Design Area

Minimum flowrequired fromsprinklers


Density/Demand Area Format

Full scale fire tests conditions: Upright standard response sprinkler Use smallest K-factor allowed for hazard area Use maximum allowable area spacing of

sprinkler Protection tables driven by least

efficient sprinkler


Movement away from Density and Demand Area


K5.6 (K80)

K25.2 (K360)

K Factor


SR QR

Response Time Index


SR QRSRQR

Response Time Index


Orientation

Pendent Upright


Temperature

286 F (140 C)160 F (70 C)


20 ft (6 m)

cartoned unexpanded plastic

30 ft (9 m)



Which test will perform better?


Test 1 8 ft aisle 0.8 gpm/ft2

(32 mm/min)

Test 2 4 ft aisle 0.6 gpm/ft2

(24 mm/min)



Test 1 - 25 Sprinklers Upright sprinkler K11.2 (K160) Standard Response Standard Spacing

10 ft x 10ft (3 m x 3 m)

Test 2 - 1 Sprinkler Pendent sprinkler K25.2 (K360) Quick Response Extended Coverage

14 ft x 14ft (4.2 m x 4.2 m)

Differences between both tests

Loss Expectancy ~ $1,250,000

Loss Expectancy ~ $100,000


Movement away from Density and Demand Area What does this test show?

Larger K factor larger droplets Orientation water momentum Faster response time smaller fire to

control Density


Data Graphs Plots


K11.2 (K160) Pendent @ 60 gpm (230 L/min)

K11.2 (K160) Upright @ 100 gpm (380 L/min)

10 sprinklers operated 32 sprinklers operated

Orientation


K factorK16.8 (K240)@ 80gpm (300 L/min)

K11.2 (K160)@ 80 gpm (300 L/min)

15 sprinklers operated 29 sprinklers operated


K14.0 (K200) QR @ 100 gpm (380 L/min)

K14.0 (K200) SR @ 120 gpm (450 L/min)

11 sprinklers operated 17 sprinklers operated(uncontrolled test terminated)

Response Time Index


K11.2 (K160) 155 F (68 C)80 gpm (300 L/min)

K11.2 (K160) 286 F (140 C)80 gpm (300 L/min)

24 sprinklers operated(controlled)

43 sprinklers operated(uncontrolled)

Temperature Rating


Empty Plastic Tote Fire Tests

FRONT ELEVATION VIEW

4.1 m (13.5 ft)

N

2.4 m (8 ft)

Plastic Totes (2x8x3 Main)

13.5 ft (4.1 m) high rack storage

30.0 ft (9.0 m) ceiling

ELEVATION VIEW

PLAN VIEW


K16.8 (K240)Upright

Quick Response10 x 10 ft (3 x 3 m)50 psi = 120 gpm

(3.5 bar = 454 L/min)

K14.0 (K200)Pendent

Standard Response10 x 10 ft (3 x 3 m)75 psi = 120 gpm

(5.2 bar = 454 L/min)



K16.8 (K240)Upright

Quick Response

K16.8 (K240)Upright

Quick Response

K14.0 (K200)Pendent

Standard Response

K14.0 (K200)Pendent

Standard Response



K16.8 (K240)Upright

Quick Response

K16.8 (K240)Upright

Quick Response

K14.0 (K200)Pendent

Standard Response

K14.0 (K200)Pendent

Standard Response

20 Sprinklers 2,400 gpm

(9,085 L/min)

6 Sprinklers720 gpm

(2,725 L/min)



1970s Sprinkler Technology

20 ft (6.0 m) Storage 30 ft (9.0 m) Ceiling Class 4 Commodity Open-Frame Double-Row Rack 8 ft (2.4 m) Wide Aisle K5.6 (K80) Upright Ceiling Sprinkler Standard-Response 0.6 gpm/ft2 (24 mm/min)



82 sprinklers open



20 ft (6.0 m) Storage 30 ft (9.0 m) Ceiling Cartoned Unexpanded Plastic Commodity Open-Frame Double-Row Rack 4 ft (1.2 m) Wide Aisle K25.2EC (K360EC) Pendent Ceiling

Sprinkler Quick-Response 0.6 gpm/ft2 (24 mm/min)



1 sprinkler opens


Sprinklers with the proper attributes can: Provide Better Protection More Cost Effective More Sustainable

Data Sheet 2-0Installation Guidelines for Automatic Sprinklers


Why Data Sheet 2-0

Need to update sprinkler terminology Opportunity to simplify and improve Single global installation standard Remove redundant topics

Based on North American Standards

Total 341 pages


Data Sheet 2-0 - Structure

1.0 Scope 1.1 Changes 1.2 Superseded Information

2.0 Loss Prevention Recommendations 2.1 Nonstorage Sprinklers 2.2 Storage Sprinklers 2.3 Special Protection Sprinklers 2.4 Sprinkler System Types 2.5 Sprinkler Piping: Connection, Hanging,

and Bracing 2.6 Sprinkler System Components

Only reference section relevant for your occupancy

Common to any occupancy


Data Sheet 2-0 - Structure

2.7 Plan Review of Sprinkler Systems 2.8 Sprinkler System Acceptance Tests 2.9 Operation and Maintenance 2.10 Ignition Source Control

3.0 Support for Recommendations 3.1 Loss History

4.0 References 4.1 FM Global 4.2 Other

New Guidance for Contractors

Go to DS 2-81 and DS 10-3


Data Sheet 2-0 Changes

Sprigs no longer required Originally recommended to prevent pipe

shadow Testing indicated that not an issue Cost savings by removing requirement

Riser Nipple or Sprig



Sprigs no longer required Remove area limitation per sprinkler

system Driven by pipe schedule limitations No hydraulic basis Reduce number of risers and control valves

needed can reduce overall cost



Sprigs no longer required Remove area limitation per sprinkler

system Requirements for anti-freeze Guidelines for objects that obstruct

sprinklers


DS 2-0 Obstruction Guidelines

Non-storage sprinklers Obstruction guidance has not changed

Obstruction if object over 4 ft (1.2 m) wide Solid beam construction may need

sprinklers in every channel



Obstruction to discharge patternPart of structure, sprinkler positioning should be arrangedto accommodate. Some exceptions.



Obstruction to discharge pattern

Non Storage Sprinklers - < 1.2m OK, >1.2m need AS underStorage Sprinklers obstruction start at 20mm up to 600mm



Storage Sprinklers Guidelines in DS 2-0 generally no change

from DS 2-2 except that also applicable to standard response sprinklers

All upright sprinklers follow previous guidance from DS 2-2 (DS 2-2, 2-7 requirements have not changed)



Storage Sprinklers All pendent sprinklers follow previous

guidance from DS 2-2 except for: New figures with relaxed requirements (Fig 35 &

37)


Previously

24 inches

(600mm)



Previously36 inches(900mm)






37) Additional figures to support text (Fig 38, 39, 40)





37) Additional figures to support text (Fig 38, 39, 40) Obstructions in. (20 mm) wide (Fig 34)





37) Additional figures to support text (Fig 38, 39, 40) Obstructions in. (20 mm) wide (Fig 34) New options to deal with existing obstructions

Saves on cost of installing barriers and maintaining


Automatic Smoke and Heat Vents


Exhaust and Ridge Vents


Air Blowers

False Ceiling with protection under Flame Detection covering 3m radius for all affected

sprinklers and/or fire plume Heat/Line detection in racks under affected sprinklers (Alt. Sol. Aspirated Smoke Detection shut all blowers down)


Draft Curtains

DS 1-19 discrepancy with old DS 2-2 600mm deep parallel with roof is

acceptable next revision will cover

600mm

Hard up against the underside of roof


Obstructed and Unobstructed Ceilings? Typical Australian Warehouse

Purlinsexceed limit of 100mm

Exception applies

QR330 or425mm


Distance Sprinkler to underside of ceiling 2.2.3.4 Confusion with uppermost and

lowermost portion of ceiling wording

x

y

Use a ifX = min 75mmX > 2 x yZ = max 75mmOtherwise use bz ab


Distance Sprinkler to underside of ceiling 2.2.3.4 - Virtual Ceilings?

Max allowed

Ceiling Jet


Mezzanines and walkways

Preference Solid with sprinklers Provide QR sprinklers same K factor,

orientation, spacing and pipe size as ceiling

Exceptions Min 70% open Max 6mm thick Max only 1 grid Min 900mm clearance No possibility of materials falling and

obstructing ceiling sprinklers


What is the impact of pushing the limits in DS 2-0 Roof Slope Building Height/Storage Height Clearance from roof Obstructions at ceiling Obstructions below sprinklers Spacing Design Number of Sprinklers Commodity (Flammable Liquids)


What is the impact of pushing the limits in DS 2-0 Simple advice DONT We cannot tell you what the impact

would be! Under no circumstances alter the

required design criteria Final decision Certifier and Building

Surveyor


Note Nice even flue spacing 150mm long. 190mm transverse

Homogeneous and uniform commodity

Placement of ignition

Position of sprinklers

Flat Ceiling Repeatability Unrealistic


Example of absolute limit

K14 and K 16.8 in 13.5m building

Offset ignition overtaxed the system

I level of in rack sprinklers mandatory

K 22 and K 25 sprinklers OK

K 14, K16.8 lower building height 12m without in rack sprinklers


Spare Sprinklers

Spares for each type installed including applicable wrenches

Min needed of each type based on their largest demand area Say manufacturing design is for 25

sprinklers need 25 Say for warehousing design is for 15

sprinklers need 15 of those

Data Sheet 8-9 & Changes in Protection Tables


Existing DS 8-9

Three different protection tables One for CMDA sprinklers One for CMSA sprinklers, and One for Suppression Mode sprinklers


Existing DS 8-9

Three different protection tables Two different design methods

Density / Operating Area for CMDA sprinklers

No. of Sprinklers / Minimum Operating Pressure for CMSA & SM sprinklers


Existing DS 8-9

Three different protection tables Two different design methods Design dependent on the least efficient

sprinkler


Why Revise Data Sheet 8-9

Need to update sprinkler terminology Need to replace density in design

criteria Opportunity to simplify and improve


Data Sheet 8-9 & Changes in Protection Tables Grouping of commodity hazard

Class 1 3 Class 4 Cartoned Unexpanded Plastics Cartoned Expanded Plastics Uncartoned Unexpanded Plastics Uncartoned Expanded Plastics

Class 3Cartoned Expanded

Plastics


Why group Class 1 up through Cartoned Plastics? Back in 2006, a K5.6 (K80) sprinkler

protecting open-frame DRR to 15 ft (4.5 m) under a 30 ft (9.0 m) ceiling requires the following pressures at most remote sprinkler: Class 1: 12 psi Class 2: 17 psi Class 3: 22 psi Class 4: 39 psi Cartoned Plastics: 115 psi Cartoned Plastics (2008): 204 psi


Why group Class 1 up through Cartoned Plastics? Cartoned plastics in open-frame DRR to

15 ft (4.5 m) under a 30 ft (9.0 m) ceiling requires 0.80 gpm/ft2 (32 mm/min) over 3,000 ft2 (280 m2). K5.6 (K80) AS: 115 psi K8.0 (K115) AS: 100 psi K11.2 (K160) AS: 50 psi K16.8 (K240) AS: 22 psi K25.2 (K360) AS: 10 psi


Data Sheet 8-9 & Changes in Protection Tables Number of protection tables reduced


Data Sheet 8-9 & Changes in Protection Tables Number of protection tables reduced all protection options in one table Design based on actual performance Makes it easier to see which are better

options


Data Sheet 8-9 & Changes in Protection Tables Protection tables based on

No. heads at minimum pressure (6 to 24) Ceiling height RTI (standard or quick response) Orientation (upright or pendent) Sprinkler K factor (~ nozzle size)


Data Sheet 8-9 & Changes in Protection Tables No storage heights in tables

promote flexibility insignificant pressure differential


Data Sheet 8-9 & Changes in Protection Tables No aisle width in tables

design to minimum aisle width promote flexibility by not locking aisle

width


Data Sheet 8-9 & Changes in Protection Tables No favorable factors

difficult to maintain over life of building


Data Sheet 8-9 & Changes in Protection Tables The number of sprinklers in the design

criteria will lead to Hose stream demand Water supply duration


In rack sprinklers

Layout and positioning rationalised and simplified

Fewer levels required

Flow charts and plan view diagrams

7.5m

6.0m

4.5m


In rack sprinklers

Two positions (Plan view) EO Every other flue space E Every flue space

Very High Hazard Flue and Face Scheme 8-9A Exceptional Hazards

Aerosols, High Flash Flammable Liquids etc


In rack sprinklers

Rack Storage

In-rack Sprinkler

Minimum clearance 150mm deflector to top of storage


Excessive Clearance

> 6m

OK


Excessive Clearance

> 6m

NeedsIn-rack AS


Excessive Clearance

False Ceiling In Rack Sprinklers

If already exist extra level at top of rack If ceiling only protection section 2.3.4.6

and 2.3.4.7 If building too high same solution

applies Does not apply when ceiling only

options available


Ceiling Slopes

Quick Response max 10 degrees Standard Response

Ceiling only max 10 degrees In rack Sprinklers Max 20 degrees

Otherwise False Ceiling For Rack Storage treat as for excessive

clearance Slope > 5 degrees locate sprinkler

within 900mm of peak


Flue Spaces 2.2.3.1.2, 2.2.3.1.4Issue with Multiple row racks Provide 150mm

longitudinal flue every 4.8m

Problem Area Recommendation Further Research Discussing with

Rack Manufacturers


Tanks Size per FM Standards?

Highest sprinkler demand at site Flow of most remote sprinkler at

specified pressure Times the number of sprinklers Plus 10% Times duration Or Highest calculated most remote

demand times duration


AnomoliesData Sheet 8-9 & Changes in Protection Tables


DS 8-9 Future Vision (next 5 years) Eliminate the 10 ft. limitation on storage

above the highest in-rack sprinklers Establish new in-rack sprinkler protection

schemes based on Sprinkler K factor Available pressure

Eliminate requirement to balance ceiling and in-rack demands

Add new technology, research and testing


New Technology and Cost of Installations Compared to previous standards the

new technology and design philosophy leads to: Lower number of sprinklers in design

requirements Lower hose demands Lower duration demands


The Bottom Line

Through these changes FM Global is poised to provide our clients with the most effective protection options, which are not only simpler and cheaper to install, but a more sustainable choice.

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