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FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING

BULLETIN NO. 8.01

SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGN CRITERIA

Original Document: November 1, 2011

Complete Revision: April 29, 2015
Revision: December 11, 2019

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 Fire Protection Engineering Bulletin No. 8.01
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. SCOPE ......................................................................................................................................... 1

II. Table 1 - Automatic Sprinkler Designs for Each type of Facility.......................................... 2

II. PAINT DEPARTMENT .......................................................................................................... 11

Table 2a - Current, New, and Upgraded Automatic Sprinkler System Designs for Paint
Operations (Supplied From Process Bulk Main) ................................................................ 11
Table 2b - Current, New, and Upgraded Automatic Sprinkler System Designs for Paint
Operations (Supplied From Building Roof System) ........................................................... 12

III. Table 3 - Automatic Sprinkler Designs for Facility Areas "Where Required"................. 14

IV. REQUIREMENTS FOR INDOOR STORAGE IN FORD-OWNED

DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES ........................................................................................ 15

V. REQUIREMENTS FOR STORAGE IN LEASED WAREHOUSES ............................. 15

 Fire Protection Engineering Bulletin No. 8.01
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I. SCOPE
This Bulletin provides the minimum hydraulic design criteria for automatic
sprinkler installations in new construction and for upgrades to automatic sprinkler
installations in existing facilities. This revision adds requirements for paint area
protection (Tables 2a and 2b) and includes corrections to Tables 1 and 3.
This Bulletin provides the minimum requirements for all new (after 2015) sprinkler
system installations as well as upgrades to existing systems. For systems installed
through 2015, the version of this Bulletin used during the design stage of the project
remains in force even if a later revision to the Bulletin is published.
These requirements apply to all Company owned and leased facilities including
subsidiaries of Ford Motor Company. Where NFPA, Local, State or Federal or
National codes are more stringent than these standards, or other Company standards
referenced here; the more stringent requirements shall be followed.
This Bulletin and any associated Bulletins are owned by Ford Corporate Fire
Protection Engineering, Corporate Security and Fire.
Written approval from Corporate Fire Protection Engineering or the National Fire
Protection Engineer is required for deviations from the requirements presented in
this Bulletin. The procedures to follow for Bulletin deviations are outlined in Fire
Protection Engineering Bulletin No. 20, “Bulletin Deviation Procedures.”

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II. Table 1 - Automatic Sprinkler Designs for Each type of Facility

Table 1 – Current, New, and Upgraded Automatic Sprinkler System Designs For Each Type of Facility (*)
Note: Criteria highlighted in green are preferred.
Facility Type Type Maximum Sprinkler Design Initial Density Minimum Maximum Sprinkler Sprinkler Maximum
Sprinkler Ceiling Density Area Distance Distance Spacing Temperature Storage
Height Between Between Maximum/ Height –
Sprinklers Sprinklers Minimum Plastics
Assembly Plant, K-160 10.7 m 24.5 mm/min 279 m2 40.8 mm/min 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 68° to 141°C 6.1 m
Final Assembly (K-11.2) or (35 ft.) (0.6 U.S. gpm/ft2) (3000 ft2) (1.0 U.S. gpm/ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) (100 ft2)/ (155° to (20 ft.)
K-240 4 Most Remote 6.5 m2 286°F)
(K-16.8) Sprinklers (70 ft2)
Assembly Plant, K-160 13.7 m 24.5 mm/min 279 m2 40.8 mm/min 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 68° to 141°C 2.4 m
Final Assembly (K-11) or (45 ft.) (0.6 U.S. gpm/ft2) (3000 ft2) (1.0 U.S. gpm/ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) (100 ft2)/ (155° to (8 ft.)
K-240 4 Most Remote 6.5 m2 286°F)
(K-16.8) Sprinklers (70 ft2)
Assembly Plant K-360 EC 10.7 m 24.5 mm/min 279 m2 40.8 mm/min 2.4 m 4.3 m 18.2 m2 68° to 100°C 6.1 m
(K-25 EC) (35 ft.) (0.6 U.S. gpm/ ft2) (3000 ft2) (1.0 U.S. gpm/ft2) (8 ft.) (14 ft.) (196 ft2)/ (155° to (20 ft.)
4 Most Remote 9.3 m2 212°F)
Sprinklers (100 ft2)
Assembly Plant K-360 EC 13.7 m 24.5 mm/min 279 m2 40.8 mm/min 2.4 m 4.3 m 18.2 m2 68° to 100°C 2.4 m
(K-25 EC) (45 ft.) (0.6 U.S. gpm/ ft2) (3000 ft2) (1.0 U.S gpm/ft2) (8 ft.) (14 ft.) (196 ft2)/ (155° to (8 ft.)
4 Most Remote 9.3 m2 212°F)
Sprinklers (100 ft2)
Platforms and K-115 <4.9 m 12.2 mm/min 279 m2 N/A 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 68° to 141°C 1.5 m
Mezzanines (K-8)or K- (16 ft) high (0.3 U.S. gpm/ ft2) (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) (100 ft2) (155° to (5 ft.)
160 (K- 6.5 m2 286°F)
11.2) (70 ft2)
Platforms and K-160 >4.9 m 24.5 mm/min 279 m2 N/A 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 68° to 141°C 4.9 m
Mezzanines (K-11.2) (16 ft) high (0.6 U.S. gpm/ ft2) (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) (100 ft2) (155° to (16 ft.)
6.5 m2 286°F)
(70 ft2)
(*) See Table Notes at end of Table 1 for additional requirements.
Note: For ceiling heights over 45 feet, contact Corporate Fire Protection.
Note: Plastic storage shall be limited to pile sizes up to 232 m2 (2500 ft2) with 3 m (10 ft) aisle breaks.

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Table 1 – Current, New, and Upgraded Automatic Sprinkler System Designs For Each Type of Facility (*)
Facility Type Type Maximum Sprinkler Design Initial Density Minimum Maximum Sprinkler Sprinkler Maximum
Sprinkler Ceiling Density Area Distance Distance Spacing Temperature Storage
Height Between Between Maximum/ Height –
Sprinklers Sprinklers Minimum Plastics
Body Shop K-115 19.8 m 12.2 mm/min 279 m2 NA 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 68° to 141°C Not
** (K-8) or (65 ft.) (0.3 U.S. (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) (100 ft2)/ (155° to Permitted
*** K-160 gpm/ft2) 7.4 m2 286°F)
(K-11.2) (80 ft2)
Body Shop K-360 EC 19.8 m 12.2 mm/min 279 m2 NA 2.4 m 4.3 m 18.2 m2 68° to 100°C Not
** (K-25 EC) (65 ft.) (0.3 U.S. (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (14 ft.) (196 ft2)/ (155° to Permitted
*** gpm/ft2) 9.3 m2 212°F)
(100 ft2)
Platforms and K-115 <4.9 m 12.2 mm/min 279 m2 N/A 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 68° to 141°C 1.5 m
Mezzanines (K-8)or (16 ft) high (0.3 U.S. (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) (100 ft2) (155° to (5 ft.)
K-160 gpm/ ft2) 6.5 m2 286°F)
(K- 11.2) (70 ft2)
Platforms and K-115 >4.9 m 12.2 mm/min 279 m2 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 68° to 141°C 1.5 m
Mezzanines (K-8)or (16 ft) high (0.3 U.S. (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) (100 ft2) (155° to (5 ft.)
K-160 gpm/ ft2) 6.5 m2 (70 ft2) 286°F)
(K- 11.2)
(*) See Table Notes at end of Table 1 for additional requirements.
(**) The 12.2 mm/min (0.30 gpm/ft2) density is acceptable for a standard body shop. This is an area assembling primarily metal
vehicle bodies with some in process metal storage. If there will be in process plastic part storage or plastic dunnage within the
body shop, treat the area as an assembly plant with respect to the sprinkler design. If there will be extensive MP&L areas with
plastic dunnage and parts refer to Ford Fire Bulletin 30 – Fire Protection for Storage of Rubber and Plastic Commodities.
(***) Where acceptable by local country codes and the local Authority Having Jurisdiction, sprinklers may be omitted if all of the
following are present:
 The building, equipment and storage are non-combustible
 No plastic dunnage is present.
 The shipping and receiving area shall be equipped with sprinkler protection as required above so any combustible packaging
material can be removed prior to moving parts into the unprotected body shop.
 Any robots shall have less than 380 l (100 gal) reservoirs and the oil shall be non-combustible.
 A Business Recovery Plan is in place
 Written approval by Corporate Fire Protection Engineering.

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Table 1 – Current, New, and Upgraded Automatic Sprinkler System Designs For Each Type of Facility (*)
Facility Type Type Maximum Sprinkler Design Initial Density Minimum Maximum Sprinkler Sprinkler Maximum
Sprinkler Ceiling Density Area Distance Distance Spacing Temperature Storage
Height Between Between Maximum/ Height –
Sprinklers Sprinklers Minimum Plastics
Stamping Plant K-160 7.9 m 24.5 mm/min 279 m2 NA 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 68-74°C Not
Basement (K-11.2) or (26 ft.) (0.6 U.S. (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) (100 ft2)/ (155-165°F) Permitted
K-240 gpm/ft2) 7.4 m2
(K-16.8) (80 ft2)
Stamping Plant K-115 19.8 m 12.2 mm/min 279 m2 NA 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 68° to 141°C 1.5 m
(Main Floor) (K-8) or (65 ft.) (0.3 U.S. (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) (100 ft2)/ (155° to (5 ft)
** K-160 gpm/ft2) 6.5 m2 286°F)
*** (K-11.2) (70 ft2)
Stamping Plant K-360 EC 19.8 m 12.2 mm/min 279 m2 NA 2.4 m 4.3 m 18.2 m2 68° to 100°C 1.5 m
(Main Floor) (K-25 EC) (65 ft.) (0.3 U.S. (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (14 ft.) (196 ft2)/ (155° to (5 ft)
** gpm/ft2) 9.3 m2 212°F)
*** (100 ft2)
Platforms and K-115 <4.9 m 12.2 mm/min 279 m2 N/A 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 68° to 141°C 1.5 m
Mezzanines (K-8)or (16 ft) high (0.3 U.S. (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) (100 ft2) (155° to (5 ft.)
K-160 gpm/ ft2) 6.5 m2 286°F)
(K- 11.2) (70 ft2)
Platforms and K-115 >4.9 m 12.2 mm/min 279 m2 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 68° to 141°C 1.5 m
Mezzanines (K-8)or (16 ft) high (0.3 U.S. (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) (100 ft2) (155° to (5 ft.)
K-160 gpm/ ft2) 6.5 m2 286°F)
(K- 11.2) (70 ft2)
(*) See Table Notes at end of Table 1 for additional requirements.
(**) The 12.2 mm/min (0.30 gpm/ft2) density is acceptable for a standard stamping plant. This is an area processing primarily metal
vehicle body parts with some in process metal storage. If there will be in process plastic part storage or plastic dunnage within
the stamping plant, treat the area as an assembly plant with respect to the sprinkler design. If there will be extensive MP&L
areas with plastic dunnage and parts refer to Ford Fire Bulletin 30 – “Fire Protection for Storage of Rubber and Plastic
Commodities.”
(***) Where acceptable to the local Authority Having Jurisdiction, sprinklers may be omitted if all of the following are present:
 Sprinklers are installed in the stamping plant’s basement and pits.
 Smoking is not permitted in the stamping plant’s basement and pits.
 No plastic dunnage is present.
 Sprinkler protection is provided in the multi-station transfer press enclosure.
 A Business Recovery Plan is in place.

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Table 1 – Current, New, and Upgraded Automatic Sprinkler System Designs For Each Type of Facility (*)
Facility Type Type Maximum Sprinkler Design Initial Density Minimum Maximum Sprinkler Sprinkler Maximum
Sprinkler Ceiling Density Area Distance Distance Spacing Temperature Storage
Height Between Between Maximum/ Height –
Sprinklers Sprinklers Minimum Plastics
Engine and K-160 12.2 m 24.5 mm/min 279 m2 40.8 mm/min 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 68° to 141°C 4.9 m
Transmission (K-11.2) or (40 ft. (0.6 U.S. (3000 ft2) (1.0 U.S. gpm/ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) (100 ft2)/ (155° to (16 ft.)
Plants or Vehicle K-240 gpm/ft2) 4 Most Remote 7.4 m2 286°F)
Repair/Servicing (K-16.8) Sprinklers (80 ft2)
Areas
Engine and K-360 EC 12.2 m 24.5 mm/min 279 m2 40.8 mm/min 2.4 m 4.6 m 18.2 m2 68° to 100°C 4.9 m
Transmission (K-25 EC) (40 ft.) (0.6 U.S. (3000 ft2) (1.0 U.S. gpm/ft2) (8 ft.) (14 ft.) (196 ft2)/ (155° to (16 ft.)
Plants or Vehicle gpm/ft2) 4 Most Remote 9.3 m2 212°F
Repair/Servicing Sprinklers (100 ft2)
Areas
Engine and K-360 EC 13.7 m 24.5 mm/min 279 m2 40.8 mm/min 2.4 m 4.6 m 18.2 m2 68° to 100°C 2.4 m
Transmission (K-25 EC) (45 ft.) (0.6 U.S. (3000 ft2) (1.0 U.S. gpm/ft2) (8 ft.) (14 ft.) (196 ft2)/ (155° to (8 ft.)
Plants or Vehicle gpm/ft2) 4 Most Remote 9.3 m2 212°F
Repair/Servicing Sprinklers (100 ft2)
Areas
Process K-115 6.1 m 12.2 mm/min Entire Area N/A 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 68° to 141°C Not
Enclosures (K-8) or 20 ft. (0.3 U.S. up to (8 ft.) (12 ft.) (100 ft2)/ (155° to Permitted
K-160 gpm/ft2) 279 m2 7.4 m2 286°F)
(K-11.2) (3000 ft2) (80 ft2)
Engine Test K-160 6.1 m 24.5 mm/min Entire Area N/A 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 68° to 100°C Not
Enclosures (K-11.2) 20 ft. (0.6 U.S. up to (8 ft.) (12 ft.) (100 ft2)/ (155° to Permitted
gpm/ft2) 279 m2 7.4 m2 212°F)
(3000 ft2) (80 ft2)
Platforms and K-115 <4.9 m 12.2 mm/min 279 m2 N/A 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 68° to 141°C 1.5 m
Mezzanines (K-8)or K- (16 ft) high (0.3 U.S. (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) (100 ft2) (155° to (5 ft.)
160 (K- gpm/ ft2) 6.5 m2 286°F)
11.2) (70 ft2)
Platforms and K-160 >4.9 m 24.5 mm/min 279 m2 N/A 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 68° to 141°C 4.9 m
Mezzanines (K-11.2) (16 ft) high (0.6 U.S. (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) (100 ft2) (155° to (16 ft.)
gpm/ ft2) 6.5 m2 286°F)
(70 ft2)
(*) See Table Notes at end of Table 1 for additional requirements.
Note: Plastic storage shall be limited to pile sizes up to 232 m2 (2500 ft2) with 3 m (10 ft) aisle breaks.

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Table 1 – Current, New, and Upgraded Automatic Sprinkler System Designs For Each Type of Facility (*)
Facility Type Type Maximum Sprinkler Design Initial Density Minimum Maximum Sprinkler Sprinkler Maximum
Sprinkler Ceiling Density Area Distance Distance Spacing Temperature Storage
Height Between Between Maximum/ Height –
Sprinklers Sprinklers Minimum Plastics
Laboratories K-160 9.8 m 16.3 mm/min 279 m2 NA 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 68° to 141°C 1.5 m
Containing (K-11.2) (32 ft.) (0.4 U.S. (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) (100 ft2)/ (155° to (5 ft)
Flammable/ gpm/ft2) 6.5 m2 286°F)
Combustible (70 ft2)
Liquids/Materials
Laboratories K–360 EC 10.7 m 16.3 mm/min 279 m2 NA 2.4 m 4.6 m 18.2 m2 68° to 100°C 1.5 m
Containing (K-25 EC) (35 ft.) (0.4 U.S. (3000 ft2)) (8 ft.) (14 ft.) (196 ft2)/ (155° to (5 ft)
Flammable/ gpm/ft2) 9.3 m2 212°F)
Combustible (100 ft2)
Liquids/Materials
Mechanical K-160 9.8 m 16.3 mm/min 279 m2 NA 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 68° to 141°C 1.5 m
Equipment Rooms (K-11.2) (32 ft.) (0.4 U.S. (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) (100 ft2)/ (155° to (5 ft)
Containing gpm/ft2) 6.5 m2 286°F)
Flammable/ (70 ft2)
Combustible
Liquids/Materials
Mechanical K–360 EC 10.7 m 16.3 mm/min 279 m2 NA 2.4 m 4.6 m 18.2 m2 68° to 100°C 1.5 m
Equipment Rooms (K-25 EC) (35 ft.) (0.4 U.S. (3000 ft2)) (8 ft.) (14 ft.) (196 ft2)/ (155° to (5 ft)
Containing gpm/ft2) 9.3 m2 212°F)
Flammable/ (100 ft2)
Combustible
Liquids/Materials
Laboratories K-80 9.8 m 8.2 mm/min 279 m2 N/A 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 68° to 141°C 1.5 m
Containing Little (K-5.6) (32 ft.) (0.2 U.S. (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) (100 ft2)/ (155° to (5 ft)
or No Flammable/ or gpm/ft2) 6.5 m2 286°F)
Combustible K-115 (70 ft2)
Liquids/Materials (K-8.0)
Mechanical K-80 9.8 m 8.2 mm/min 279 m2 N/A 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 68° to 141°C 1.5 m
Equipment Rooms (K-5.6) (32 ft.) (0.2 U.S. (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) (100 ft2)/ (155° to (5 ft)
Containing Little or gpm/ft2) 6.5 m2 286°F)
or No Flammable/ K-115 (70 ft2)
Combustible (K-8.0)
Liquids/Materials
(*) See Table Notes at end of Table 1 for additional requirements.

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Table 1 – Current, New, and Upgraded Automatic Sprinkler System Designs For Each Type of Facility (*)
Facility Type Type Maximum Sprinkler Design Initial Density Minimum Maximu Sprinkler Sprinkler Maximum
Sprinkler Ceiling Density Area Distance m Spacing Temperature Storage
Height Between Distance Maximum/ Height -
Sprinklers Between Minimum Plastics
Sprinkler
s
Flammable and K-160 9.8 m 24.5 mm/min 372 m2 40.7 mm/min 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 141°C Not
Combustible (K-11.2) (32 ft.) (0.6 U.S. (4000 ft2) (1.0 U.S. gpm/ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) (100 ft2)/ 286°F Permitted
Liquid Mix and gpm/ft2) Most Remote 6.5 m2
Dispensing 4 Sprinklers (70 ft2)
Area (1)(2)
Solvent K-160 9.8 m 24.5 mm/min Entire Room 40.7 mm/min 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 141°C Not
Recovery Area (K-11.2) (32 ft.) (0.6 U.S. up to (1.0 U.S. gpm/ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) (100 ft2)/ 286°F Permitted
gpm/ft2) 372 m2 Most Remote 6.5 m2
(4000 ft2) 4 Sprinklers (70 ft2)
Exhaust K-115 N/A 114 lpm 20 N/A 2.4 m 3.7 m N/A 68°C (155°F) N/A
Systems (K-8) or (30 U.S. gpm) Sprinklers (8 ft.) (12 ft.) or higher, if
(3) K-160 per sprinkler per Stack needed, for
(K-11.2) (Max. 3 oven exhaust
Stacks or 40 stacks
Sprinklers)
Oil Mist K-115 N/A 114 lpm Entire Area N/A 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 (100 68-74°C N/A
Collectors/ Dust (K-8) or (30 U.S. gpm) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) ft2) (155-165°F)
Collectors K-160 per sprinkler 6.5 m2 (70
(3) (K-11.2) ft2)

(1) When rack storage is present, in-rack sprinklers may also be required. See Section III.C.16.a. for additional details.
(2) For Flammable Liquid Storage Areas, see Bulletin 18.02.
(3) Alternately use Tyco AM6 or AM24 nozzles for oil mist exhaust systems. See Bulletin 10.
(*) See Table Notes at end of Table 1 for additional requirements.

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Table 1 – Current, New, and Upgraded Automatic Sprinkler System Designs For Each Type of Facility (*)
Note: Criteria highlighted in green are preferred.
Facility Type Type Maximum Sprinkler Design Initial Density Minimum Maximum Sprinkler Sprinkler Maximum
Sprinkler Ceiling Density Area Distance Distance Spacing Temperature Storage
Height Between Between Maximum/ Height –
Sprinklers Sprinklers Minimum Plastics
In-Plant K-160 10.7 m 24.5 mm/min 279 m2 40.8 mm/min 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 68° to 141°C 6.1 m
Storage Areas (K-11.2) or (35 ft.) (0.6 U.S. (3000 ft2) (1.0 U.S. gpm/ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) (100 ft2)/ (155° to (20 ft.)
such as MP&L K-240 gpm/ft2) 4 Most Remote 6.5 m2 286°F)
(K-16.8) Sprinklers (70 ft2)
In-Plant K-160 13.7 m 24.5 mm/min 279 m2 40.8 mm/min 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 68° to 141°C 2.4 m
Storage Areas (K-11) or K- (45 ft.) (0.6 U.S. (3000 ft2) (1.0 U.S. gpm/ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) (100 ft2)/ (155° to (8 ft.)
such as MP&L 240 gpm/ft2) 4 Most Remote 6.5 m2 286°F)
(K-16.8) Sprinklers (70 ft2)
In-Plant K-360 EC 10.7 m 24.5 mm/min 279 m2 40.8 mm/min 2.4 m 4.3 m 18.2 m2 68° to 100°C 6.1 m
Storage Areas (K-25 EC) (35 ft.) (0.6 U.S. (3000 ft2) (1.0 U.S. gpm/ft2) (8 ft.) (14 ft.) (196 ft2)/ (155O to (20 ft.)
such as MP&L gpm/ ft2) 4 Most Remote 9.3 m2 212OF)
and LiIon Sprinklers (100 ft2)
Batteries
In-Plant K-360 EC 13.7 m 24.5 mm/min 279 m2 40.8 mm/min 2.4 m 4.3 m 18.2 m2 68° to 100°C 2.4 m
Storage Areas (K-25 EC) (45 ft.) (0.6 U.S. (3000 ft2) (1.0 U.S gpm/ft2) (8 ft.) (14 ft.) (196 ft2)/ (155° to (8 ft.)
such as MP&L gpm/ ft2) 4 Most Remote 9.3 m2 212°F)
Sprinklers (100 ft2)
In-Plant Storage K-160 9.8 m 24.5 mm/min 279 m2 40.8 mm/min 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 (100 68° to 141°C 3.9 m
of Tires (K- 11.2) (35 ft.) (0.6 U.S. (3000 ft2) (1.0 U.S. gpm/ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) ft2)/ (155° to (13 ft)
gpm/ft2) 4 Most Remote 6.5 m2 286°F)
Sprinklers (70 ft2)
In-Plant Storage K-360 EC 10.7 m 24.5 mm/min 279 m2 40.8 mm/min 2.4 m 4.3 m 18.2 m2 68° to 100°C 3.9 m
of Tires (K-25 EC) (35 ft.) (0.6 U.S. (3000 ft2) (1.0 U.S gpm/ft2) (8 ft.) (14 ft.) (196 ft2)/ (155° to (13 ft)
gpm/ft2) 4 Most Remote 9.3 m2 212°F)
Sprinklers (100 ft2)
(*) See Table Notes at end of Table 1 for additional requirements.
(**) For new areas to be used for Record Storage areas, contact Corporate Fire Protection Engineering.
(***) All K25.2 EC (K360 EC) sprinkler heads must be installed in the pendant position.
(****) The maximum allowable building height for the storage of LiIon batteries is 30ft (9.1m).
Note: Plastic or Tire storage shall be limited to pile sizes up to 232 m2 (2500 ft2) with 3 m (10 ft) aisle breaks.
Note: For ceiling heights over 10.7 m (35 ft), contact Corporate Fire Protection Engineering.

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This table is only for in-plant storage – See Bulletin 30 for all other warehousing operations.

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Sprinkler System Hydraulic Design Criteria

Table 1 – Current, New, and Upgraded Automatic Sprinkler System Designs For Each Type of Facility (*)
Facility Type Type Maximum Sprinkler Design Initial Density Minimum Maximum Sprinkler Sprinkler Maximum
Sprinkler Ceiling Density Area Distance Distance Spacing Temperature Storage
Height Between Between Maximum/ Height –
Sprinklers Sprinklers Minimum Plastics
Automobile K-80 9.8 m 8.2 mm/min 186 m2 NA 2.4 m 3.7 m 7.4 m2 141°C N/A
Parking Garages (K-5.6) (32 ft.) (0.2 U.S. (2000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) (80 ft2)/ (286°F)
or gpm/ft2) 6.5 m2
K-115 (70 ft2)
(K-8.0)
Automobile K-80 9.8 m 8.2 mm/min 186 m2 NA 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 68° to 141°C N/A
Parking Garages (K-5.6) (32 ft.) (0.2 U.S. (2000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) (100 ft2)/ (155° to
or gpm/ft2) 6.5 m2 286°F)
K-115 (70 ft2)
(K-8.0)
Automobile K-160 9.8 m 12.2 mm/min 279 m2 NA 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 68° to 141°C N/A
Repair Garage – (K-11.2) 32 ft. (0.3 U.S. (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) (100 ft2)/ (155° to
Light Repair gpm/ft2) 6.5 m2 286°F)
Work on Fuel (70 ft2)
Systems is
Prohibited
Automobile K-360EC 9.8 m 24.2 mm/min 279 m2 NA 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 68° to 141°C N/A
Repair Garage – (K-25.2EC) 32 ft. (0.6 U.S. (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) (100 ft2)/ (155° to
Heavy Repair gpm/ft2) 6.5 m2 286°F)
Work on Fuel (70 ft2)
Office Areas, K-80 4.9 m 8.2 mm/min 186 m2 NA 2.1 m 4.6 m 12.1 m2 68-74°C Not
Data Centers, (K-5.6) or (16 ft.) (0.2 U.S. (2000 ft2) (7 ft.) (15 ft.) (130 ft2)/ (155-165°F) Permitted
Communication K-115 gpm/ft2) 6.5 m2
Rooms, (K-8.0) (70 ft2)
Phone Rooms,
Locker Rooms,
Dining Areas
Office Areas, ECOH 4.9 m 8.2 mm/min 186 m2 NA 2.4 m 4.6 m 18.2 m2 68-74°C Not
Locker Rooms, K-160 (16 ft.) (0.2 U.S. (2000 ft2) (8 ft.) (15 ft.) (196 ft2)/ (155-165°F) Permitted
Dining Areas (K-11.2)) gpm/ft2) 9.3 m2
(100 ft2)
(*) See Table Notes at end of Table 1 for additional requirements.

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(*) General Table Notes:

1. For sprinkler systems with a design density of greater than 13.9 mm/min (0.34 U.S. gpm/ft2), new installations using a K-
115 (K-8) sprinkler are prohibited.
2. Sprinklers should be Standard Response. Fast Response (Quick Response) sprinklers are required to have a sample
laboratory tested after they have been in service 20 years and every 10 years thereafter. Standard response sprinklers are not
required to be tested until they have been in service 50 years.
Exception: Where Quick Response sprinklers are specifically required such as some in-rack protection schemes for
Flammable or Combustible Liquids.
Exception: ESFR sprinklers are by definition Fast Response sprinklers.
3. Sprinklers with “O” rings are forbidden
4. Add an additional 1900-lpm (500 U.S. gpm) for outside hose streams and 380 lpm (100 U.S. gpm) for inside hose streams
when designing automatic sprinkler protection systems in accordance to the requirements in this table.
Exception: For office areas, locker rooms, and dining areas, add only an additional 950 lpm (250 U.S. gpm) for outside
hose streams and 190 lpm (50 U.S. gpm) for inside hose streams when designing automatic sprinkler protection systems in
accordance to the requirements in this table.
5. Temperature ratings of sprinklers should be revised as needed to be at least 28°C (50°F) above maximum ambient
temperatures. See NFPA 13.

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II. PAINT DEPARTMENT

Table 2a – Sprinkler Densities for Paint Building Areas Supplied from Building Sprinkler Systems
Area Type Maximum Type Sprinkler Density Design Initial Density Minimum Maximum Sprinkler Sprinkler
Ceiling Sprinkler Area Distance Distance Spacing Temperature
Height Between Between Maximum/
Sprinklers Sprinklers Minimum
Paint Shop 19.8 m K-160 24.5 mm/min 279 m2 N/A 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 (100 ft2)/ 68° to 141°C
(Excluding (65 ft.) (K-11.2) (0.6 U.S. gpm/ft2) (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) 6.5 m2 (70 ft2) (155° to 286°F)
Booth
Interiors)
Paint Shop 19.8 m K-360 EC 24.5 mm/min 279 m2 N/A 3.0 m 4.6 m 13.9 m2 (150 ft2)/ 68° to 141°C
(Excluding (65 ft.) (K-25.2 EC) (0.6 U.S. gpm/ft2) (3000 ft2) (10 ft.) (15 ft.) 9.3 m2 (100 ft2) (155° to 286°F)
Booth
Interiors)
Paint Mix and 9.8 m K-160 24.5 mm/min 465 m2 40.7 mm/min 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 (100 ft2)/ 141°C
Storage Areas (32 ft.) (K-11.2) (0.6 U.S. gpm/ft2) (5000 ft2) (1.0 U.S. gpm/ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) 6.5 m2 (70 ft2) (286°F)
Most Remote
4 Sprinklers
Below Cooling N/A K-115 12.2 mm/min Entire Area N/A 2.4 m 3.0 m 9.3 m2 (100 ft2)/ 68-74°°C
Tunnels (K-8.0) or (0.3 U.S. gpm/ft2) (8 ft.) (10 ft.) 6.0 m2 (64 ft2) (155-165°F)
K-160
(K-11.2)
Satellite Paint 9.8 m K-115 12.2 mm/min 279 m2 N/A 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 (100 ft2)/ 68° to 141°C
Area (32 ft.) (K-8.0) or (0.3 U.S. gpm/ft2) (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) 6.5 m2 (70 ft2) (155° to 286°F)
K-160
(K-11.2))
Maintenance N/A K-160 24.5 mm/min Entire Area N/A 2.4 m 3.0 m 9.3 m2 (100 ft2)/ 68° to 141°C
and Vehicle (K-11.2) (0.6 U.S. gpm/ft2) (8 ft.) (10 ft.) 6.0 m2 (64 ft2) (155° to 286°F)
Repair Booths
E-coat 19.8 m K-160 12.2 mm/min 279 m2 N/A 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 (100 ft2)/ 68° to 141°C
Zirconium (65 ft.) (K-11.2) (0.3 U.S. gpm/ft2) (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) 6.5 m2 (70 ft2) (155° to 286°F)
Oxide and
Phosphate
Areas
E-coat a 19.8 m K-360 EC 12.2 mm/min 279 m2 N/A 2.4 m 4.6 m 18.5 m2 (196 ft2)/ 68° to 100°C
Zirconium (65 ft.) (K-25.2 EC) (0.3 U.S. gpm/ft2) (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (14 ft.) 9.3 m2 (155° to 212°F)
Oxide and (100 ft2)
Phosphate
Areas

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Table 2b – Sprinkler Densities for Paint Building Areas Supplied from the Process Bulk Main – Plastic Storage Not Permitted
Area Type Maximum Type Sprinkler Design Initial Density Minimum Maximum Sprinkler Sprinkler
Ceiling Sprinkler Density Area Distance Distance Spacing Temperature
Height Between Between Maximum/
Sprinklers Sprinklers Minimum
Booth Interiors N/A K-160 24.5 mm/min 279 m2 40.7 mm/min 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 (100 ft2)/ 68° to 141°C
(with or (K-11.2) (0.6 U.S. gpm/ft2) (3000 ft2) (1.0 U.S. gpm/ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) 6.5 m2 (70 ft2) (155° to 286°F)
without Water or K-240 Most Remote
Deluge) (K-16.8) 4 Sprinklers
Spray Booth N/A K-160 24.5 mm/min Entire N/A 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 (100 ft2)/ N/A
Water Deluge (K-11.2) (0.6 U.S. gpm/ft2) Area (8 ft.) (12 ft.) 6.5 m2 (70 ft2)
or K-240 See Note 3
(K-16.8)
Wax Spray N/A K-160 24.5 mm/min 279 m2 40.7 mm/min 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 (100 ft2)/ 68° to 141°C
Booths (K-11.2) (0.6 U.S. gpm/ft2) 3000 ft2 (1.0 U.S. gpm/ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) 6.5 m2 (70 ft2) (155° to 286°F)
or K-240 Most Remote
(K-16.8) 4 Sprinklers
Below Spray N/A K-115 12.2 mm/min 372 m2 N/A 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 (100 ft2)/ 68° to 141°C
Booths (K-8.0) or (0.3 U.S. gpm/ft2) (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) 6.5 m2 (70 ft2) (155° to 286°F)
K-160
(K-11.2)
Spray Booth N/A K-160 24.5 mm/min Total Area 40.7 mm/min 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 68° to 141°C
Exhaust (K-11.2) (0.6 U.S. gpm/ft2) up to (1.0 U.S. gpm/ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) (100 ft2)/ (155° to 286°F)
Plenums or K-240 279 m2 Most Remote 6.5 m2
2
(K-16.8) (3000 ft ) 4 Sprinklers (70 ft2)
2
Spray Booth K-160 N/A 24.5 mm/min 279 m N/A 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 (100 ft2) 68° to 141°C
Air Supply (K-11.2) (0.6 U.S. gpm/ (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) 6.5 m2 (70 ft2) (155° to 286°F)
2
Plenums ft )
Clean Rooms N/A K-115 12.2 mm/min 279 m2 N/A 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 (100 ft2)/ 68-74°C
2 2
(K-8.0) or (0.3 U.S. gpm/ft ) (3000 ft ) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) 6.5 m2 (70 ft2) (155-165°F)
K-160
(K-11.2)
Flash-off N/A K-160 24.5 mm/min 279 m2 N/A 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 (100 ft2)/ 68° to 141°C
2 2
Zones K-11.2 (0.6 U.S. gpm/ft ) (3000 ft ) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) 6.5 m2 (70 ft2) (155° to 286°F)
2
Cooling N/A K-115 12.2 mm/min 279 m N/A 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 (100 ft2)/ 68° to 141°C
2 2
Tunnels (K-8) or (0.3 U.S. gpm/ft ) (3000 ft ) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) 6.5 m2 (70 ft2) (155° to 286°F)
(if required) K-160
(K-11.2)
Below Cooling N/A K-115 12.2 mm/min Entire N/A 2.4 m 3.0 m 9.3 m2 (100 ft2)/ 68-74°C
2
Tunnels (K-8.0) or (0.3 U.S. gpm/ft ) Area (8 ft.) (10 ft.) 6.0 m2 (64 ft2) (155-165°F)
K-160
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Table 2b – Sprinkler Densities for Areas Supplied from the Process Bulk Main
Area Type Maximum Type Sprinkler Sprinkler Design Area Minimum Maximum Sprinkler Sprinkler
Ceiling Density Distance Distance Spacing Temperature
Height Between Between Maximum/
Sprinklers Sprinklers Minimum
Ovens N/A K-115 (K-8) or 12.2 mm/min 279 m2 2.4 m 3.7 m 8.4 m2 (90 ft2)/ Based on Oven
(If Required) K-160 (K-11.2) (0.3 U.S. (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) 6.5 m2 (70 ft2) Temperature –
gpm/ft2) See NFPA 13
Air Supply N/A K-115(K-8) or 12.2 mm/min 372 m2 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 (100 ft2)/ 68° to 141°C
Houses K-160 (K-11.2) (0.3 U.S. (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) 6.5 m2 (70 ft2) (155° to
gpm/ft2) 286°F)
Dry Scrubber N/A K-115(K-8) or 114 lpm 14 Sprinklers Horizontal 2.1 m Horizontal 7.4 m2 (80 ft2)/ 68-74°C
Exhaust Duct(s) K-160 (K-11.2) (30 U. S. gpm) (7 ft) 3 m (10 ft) 6.5 m2 (70 ft2) (155-165°F
(1) per Sprinkler Vertical Vertical
2.4 m (8 ft) 3.7 m (12 ft)
Wax Spray N/A K-115(K-8) or 114 lpm 14 Sprinklers Horizontal 2.1 m Horizontal 7.4 m2 (80 ft2)/ 68-74°C
Booth Exhaust K-160 (K-11.2) (30 U. S. gpm) (7 ft) 3 m (10 ft) 6.5 m2 (70 ft2) (155-165°F
Ducts per Sprinkler Vertical Vertical
2.4 m (8 ft) 3.7 m (12 ft)
Eliminator(s) N/A K-115 (K-8) or 14.2 mm/min Area of 2.1 m (7 ft) 3 m (10 ft) 7.4 m2 (80 ft2)/ 68-74°C
K-160 (K-11.2) (0.30 U.S. Eliminator 6.5 m2 (70 ft2) (155-165°F
gpm/ft2)
Recirculating N/A K-115(K-8) or 114 lpm 14 Sprinklers Horizontal 2.1 m Horizontal 7.4 m2 (80 ft2)/ 68-74°C
and Cascading K-160 (K-11.2) (30 U. S. gpm) (7 ft), Vertical 3 m (10 ft) 6.5 m2 (70 ft2) (155-165°F
Exhaust Ducts per Sprinkler 2.4 m (8 ft) Vertical
3.7 m (12 ft)
Exhaust Duct(s) N/A K-115(K-8) or 114 lpm 14 Sprinklers Horizontal 2.1 m Horizontal 7.4 m2 (80 ft2)/ 68-74°C
and Stack(s) K-160 (K-11.2) (30 U. S. gpm) (7 ft), Vertical 3 m (10 ft) 6.5 m2 (70 ft2) (155-165°F
from Eliminators per Sprinkler 2.4 m (8 ft) Vertical
(2) 3.7 m (12 ft)
Filter Houses N/A K-115 (K-8) or 12.2 mm/min 372 m2 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 (100 ft2)/ 68° to 141°C
K-160 (K-11.2) (0.3 U.S. (4000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) 6.5 m2 (70 ft2) (155° to
gpm/ft2) 286°F)
Carbon N/A K-115 (K-8) or 12.2 mm/min Entire Area 2.4 m 3.0 m 9.3 m2 (100 ft2) 100°C (212°F)
Adsorption K-160 (K-11.2) (0.3 U.S. (8 ft.) (10 ft.) / and
(Preaction gpm/ft2) 6.0 m2 (64 ft2) 177°C (350°F)
System)
Regenerative N/A K-115 (K-8) or 12.2 mm/min Entire Area 2.4 m 3.0 m 9.3 m2 (100 ft2) Based on unit
Thermal K-160 (K-11.2) (0.3 U.S. (8 ft.) (10 ft.) / Temperature
Oxidizer gpm/ft2) 6.0 m2 (64 ft2) See NFPA 13
(RTO)/KPR Unit

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(1) Provide sprinkler protection through one sprinkler downstream of the last filter. See Bulletin 34.03
(2) Provide sprinkler protection up to the filter house. Sprinkler protection is not needed beyond the filter house. See Bulletin 34.10.

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Table 3 – Automatic Sprinkler System Designs for Miscellaneous Facility Areas (*)
Facility Type Type Sprinkler Sprinkler Design Area Minimum Maximum Sprinkler Spacing Sprinkler Maximum
Density Distance Distance Maximum/ Temperature Storage Height
Between Between Minimum –Plastics
Sprinklers Sprinklers
Electrical K-115 (K-8) or 12.2 mm/min 279 m2 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 (100 ft2) 141°C Not permitted
Substations K-160 (K-11.2) (0.3 U.S. gpm/ft2) (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) 6.5 m2 (70 ft2) (286°F)
Power Houses K-115 (K-8) or 12.2 mm/min 279 m2 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 (100 ft2) 141°C Not permitted
K-160 (K-11) (0.3 U.S. gpm/ft2) (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) 6.5 m2 (70 ft2) (286°F)
Air Supply K-115 (K-8) or 12.2 mm/min 279 m2 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 (100 ft2) 141°C Not permitted
Houses K-160 (K-11.2) (0.3 U.S. gpm/ft2) (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) 6.5 m2 (70 ft2) (286°F)
(except Paint)
Acoustical or K-115 (K-8) or 12.2 mm/min Entire area up 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 (100 ft2) 68-74°C Not permitted
Oil Mist K-160 (K-11.2) (0.3 U.S. gpm/ft2) to 279 m2 (8 ft.) (12 ft.) 6.5 m2 (70 ft2) (155-165°F)
Enclosures (3000 ft2)
Ovens K-115 (K-8) or 12.2 mm/min 279 m2 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 (100 ft2) Minimum 141°C Not permitted
containing K-160 (K-11) (0.3 U.S. gpm/ft2) (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) 6.5 m2 (70 ft2) (286°F) or 56°C
combustible per sprinkler (100°F) above oven
parts operating temperature

Platforms and K-115 (K-8)or 12.2 mm/min 279 m2 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 (100 ft2) 68° to 141°C 1.5 m
Mezzanines K-160 (K- 11.2) (0.3 U.S. gpm/ ft2) (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) 6.5 m2 (70 ft2) (155° to 286°F) (5 ft.)
<4.9 m (16 ft)
high
Platforms and K-160 24.5 mm/min 279 m2 2.4 m 3.7 m 9.3 m2 (100 ft2) 68° to 141°C 4.9 m
Mezzanines (K-11.2) (0.6 U.S. gpm/ ft2) (3000 ft2) (8 ft.) (12 ft.) 6.5 m2 (70 ft2) (155° to 286°F) (16 ft.)
>4.9 m (16 ft)
high
(*) General Table Notes:
1. For sprinkler systems with a design density of greater than 13.9 mm/min (0.34 U.S. gpm/ft2), new installations using K-115
(K-8) sprinklers are prohibited.
2. Sprinklers with “O” rings are forbidden.
3. Add an additional 1900-lpm (500 U.S. gpm) for outside hose streams and 380 lpm (100 U.S. gpm) for inside hose streams
when designing automatic sprinkler protection systems in accordance to the requirements in this table.
4. Plastic storage shall be limited to pile sizes up to 232 m2 (2500 ft2) with 3 m (10 ft) aisle breaks.

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IV. REQUIREMENTS FOR INDOOR STORAGE IN FORD-OWNED DISTRIBUTION

FACILITIES
A. Storage Arrangements
The following storage arrangements are required to allow control of a fire in the
storage using only ceiling level sprinklers. Storage arrangements such as high bay
storage or automatic retrieval systems that do not meet the following requirements
need special consideration. Contact Corporate Fire Protection Engineering or the
National Fire Protection Engineer.
1. Separation within Storage Areas
a. Aisles between racks or blocks of storage shall be at least 3 m (10 ft.)
wide.
b. Maintain at least 0.6 m (2 ft.) clearance between storage and building
columns, fire doors, fire walls or fire barrier walls. Guard rails, curbs, or
150 mm (6-in) steel posts with highway guard rails (flex beam) are
recommended to maintain this separation.
2. Storage Height
Limit storage height to the lowest of the following:
a. 0.9 m (3 ft.) below sprinklers.
b. 0.3 m (1 ft.) below the bottom chord of the truss.
B. Protection
Sprinkler system design and installation shall conform to one of the following sets of
requirements. Designs should use criteria for ceiling sprinklers only where available.
1. Ford Bulletin 8 and NFPA 13, “Installation of Sprinkler Systems.”
OR
2. Ford Bulletin 8 and FM Global Data Sheet 8-9, “Storage of Class 1, 2, 3, 4
and Plastic Commodities,” and FM Global Data Sheet No. 2-0,
“Installation Guidelines for Automatic Sprinklers.”
3. Existing sites with protection that conforms to previously accepted criteria shall
be accepted.

V. REQUIREMENTS FOR STORAGE IN LEASED WAREHOUSES

A. Warehouses That Feed Manufacturing Facilities
Protection shall conform to one of the following:
1. NFPA 13, “Installation of Sprinkler Systems.”
OR
2. FM Global Data Sheet 8-9, “Storage of Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and Plastic
Commodities,” and FM Global Data Sheet No. 2-0, “Installation Guidelines for
Automatic Sprinklers.”

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B. Warehouses Leased for After-Market Storage (High Velocity Centers)

Follow local codes.

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