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NFPA 13 Sprinkler Systems Flashcards

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  1. What is the minimum water supply duration required for a light hazard occupancy sprinkler system under NFPA 13?

    Answer: 30 minutes

    NFPA 13 requires a minimum water supply duration of 30 minutes for light hazard occupancies.

  2. According to NFPA 13, what is the maximum spacing allowed between standard spray upright or pendent sprinklers in light hazard occupancies?

    Answer: 200 sq ft

    NFPA 13 permits a maximum coverage area of 200 square feet per sprinkler in light hazard occupancies.

  3. Under NFPA 13, what type of sprinkler system uses air pressure to hold water back until a sprinkler activates?

    Answer: Dry pipe system

    A dry pipe system uses pressurized air or nitrogen to hold the water back in the supply piping until a sprinkler head opens.

  4. What is the minimum clearance required between the deflector of a sprinkler head and the top of storage under NFPA 13?

    Answer: 18 inches

    NFPA 13 requires a minimum 18-inch clearance between the sprinkler deflector and the top of storage.

  5. According to NFPA 13, which occupancy classification applies to offices, schools, and churches?

    Answer: Light hazard

    Offices, schools, and churches are classified as light hazard occupancies under NFPA 13.

  6. Under NFPA 13, what is the maximum distance allowed between a sprinkler and a wall or obstruction in a light hazard occupancy?

    Answer: 7.5 feet

    NFPA 13 limits the distance from a sprinkler to a wall or partition to a maximum of 7.5 feet in light hazard occupancies.