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    SYSTEM TYPES AND REQUIREMENTS 13-63

    Table 8.7.9.1 Exposure Protection

    Section A - Wall and Window Sprinklers


    Minimum Average Application Rate
    Discharge
    Over Protected Surface
    Exposure Level of Wall or Minimum Coefficient
    Severity Guide Number Window Sprinklers Nominal K-Factor (K-Factor) mm/min

    Light 1.50 or less Top 2 levels 2.8 (40) 2.8 (40) 0.20 8.1
    Next lower 2 levels 1.9 (27) 1.9 (27) 0.15 6.1
    Next lower 2 levels 1.4 (20) 1.4 (20) 0.10 4.1
    Moderate 1.5-2.20 Top 2 levels 5.6 (80) 5.6 (80) 0.30 12.2
    Next lower 2 levels 4.2 (60) 4.2 (60) 0.25 10.2
    Next lower 2 levels 2.8 (40) 2.8 (40) 0.20 8.2
    Severe >2.20 Top 2 levels 11.2 (161) 11.2 (161) 0.40 16.3
    Next lower 2 levels 8.0 (115) 8.0 (115) 0.35 14.3
    Next lower 2 levels 5.6 (80) 5.6 (80) 0.30 12.2
    Section B - Cornice Sprinklers

    Application Rate per Application Rate per


    Cornice Sprinkler Minimal Lineal Foot Lineal Meter
    Guide Number Nominal K-Factor (gpm) (L/min)

    1.50 or less 2.8 (40) 0.75 9.3


    >1.51-2.20 5.6 (80) 1.50 18.6
    >2.20 11.2 (161) 3.00 37.3
    8.8.2.2.2 Systems equipped with local low pressure alarms and and at least 1 in. (25 mm) in diameter as shown in Figure
    an automatic air maintenance device shall not be required to 8.8.2.7.1.1 (a) or Figure 8.8.2.7.1.1 (b).
    alarm to a constantly attended location. 8.8.2.7.1.2 Nitrogen Supply. The supply piping shall be equip­
    8.8.2.3 Piping Pitch. Piping in refrigerated spaces shall be ped with a single easily removable supply line at least 6 ft
    installed with pitch as outlined in 16.10.3.3. (1.8 m) long and at least 1 in. (25 mm) in diameter.
    8.8.2.4* Air or Nitrogen Supply. Air or nitrogen supply for 8.8.2.7.2 Each supply line shall be equipped with control
    systems shall be one of the following: valves located in the warm area.
    ( 1) Air from the room of lowest temperature to reduce the 8.8.2.7.3 Only one air supply line shall be open to supply the
    moisture content system air at any one time.
    (2) Air compressor/dryer package listed for the application
    utilizing ambient air 8.8.2.8 Fire Detection for Preaction Release.
    (3) Compressed nitrogen gas from cylinders used in lieu of 8.8.2.8.1 Detectors for Preaction Systems.
    compressed air
    8.8.2.5* Control Valve. An indicating-type control valve for
    * The release system shall be designed to operate
    8.8.2.8. 1 . 1
    operational testing of the system shall be provided on each prior to sprinkler operation, unless detectors meet the require­
    sprinkler riser outside of the refrigerated space. ments of 8.8.2.8.1.2.
    (A) Detectors shall be electric or pneumatic fixed temperature
    8.8.2.6* Check Valve. type with temperature ratings less than that of the sprinklers.
    8.8.2.6.1 Unless the requirements of 8.8.2.6.2 are met, a check (B) Detection devices shall not be rate-of-rise type.
    valve with a %2 in. (2 mm) diameter hole in the clapper shall be
    installed in the system riser below the test valve required in 8.8.2.8. 1.2 Where the system is a double interlock preaction
    8.8.2.5. system or single interlock preaction antifreeze system, detec­
    8.8.2.6.2 Check valves shall not be required where dry pipe or
    tion devices shall be permitted to be any type specifically
    preaction valves are used and designed to completely drain all approved for use in a refrigerated area if installed in accord­
    water above the seat and that are listed for installation without ance with their listing requirements and NFPA 72 or other
    priming water remaining and where priming water is not used approved fire alarm code.
    in the system riser. 8.8.2.8.2 Detector Location at Ceiling.
    8.8.2.7 Air or Nitrogen Supply Piping. 8.8.2.8.2.1 Under smooth ceilings, detectors shall be spaced
    8.8.2.7. 1 * The air or nitrogen supply p1pmg entering the
    not exceeding their listed spacing.
    freezer area shall be as stated in 8.8.2.7.1.1 and 8.8.2.7.1.2. 8.8.2.8.2.2 For other than smooth ceilings, detectors shall not
    8.8.2.7.1.1 Air Supply. The supply piping shall be equipped
    exceed one-half of the listed linear detector spacing or full
    with two easily removable supply lines at least 6 ft (1.8 m) long allowable sprinkler spacing, whichever is greater.
    Shaded text = Revisions. .0. = Text deletions and figure/table revisions. • = Section deletions. N = New material. 2022 Edition

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