Attic Fire Sprinklers

Therefore whether an attic space requires automatic sprinklers is not dependent on the fact that it has been labeled an attic on the plans but rather upon the construction of the space the contents of the space access to the space and the ability to occupy the space.

Attic fire sprinklers.

Wp window series sprinklers. The viking model vk696 attic sprinkler is ul listed for both wet and dry pipe systems for use in combustible and non combustible sloped attic spaces and can be installed with steel or cpvc piping. Provides a tested method of protecting an attic. Model v sd single directional specific application attic sprinkler.

Provides a specific cost advantage by reducing the amount of piping required. Tyc and a global leader in fire suppression technologies has been leading the way in attic fire protection tyco attic sprinklers boast extensive fire testing for sloped combustible concealed spaces. Cpvc is allowed on wet pipe systems only when used with viking s model v bb back. Cover attics to 60ft.

Specific application sprinklers for protecting attics. In rack fire sprinkler solutions. Therefore the spacing was adjusted to form sort of a wall. Model v bb back to back specific application attic sprinkler.

The positioning and use of these sprinklers in conjunction with each other and their complimentary ef fects on fire control has been carefully considered for these specific attic structure hazards. While the attic fire presents a challenge to sprinklers rules within nfpa 13 have been tightened in recent years to help ensure that sprinklers are able to promptly contain and control such fires. Fire protection in spaces such as attics presents unique challenges. Testing indicated the fire would basically rush right past the sprinklers and gather at the peak.

Ddv diaphragm deluge valve. Wide with a single line of piping eliminating the need for as many as five branch lines. Viking fire sprinklers special sprinklers attic. Reliable s grooved products by titus.

Viking fire sprinklers special sprinklers attic. Wet or dry pipe systems. Attic protection in nfpa 13. The scheme utilizes a unique strategy with two distinct types of special sprinklers.

Attic sprinklers require lots of water several types and different slope configurations. Lansdale pa usa july 28 2016 for more than 20 years tyco fire protection products a division of tyco nyse. A list of potential problems sprinklered attics the two main issues with sprinklered attics are.