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Reference sprinkler-related rules and technical advice in one authoritative source in the Automatic Sprinkler Systems Handbook. NFPA?s exclusive guide provides expertise and examples that will ease your transition to the 2002 Standard, plus help you advance sprinkler projects and apply complex provisions.

NFPA?s exclusive guide is up-to-date with industry advancements and features changes throughout--plus five new chapters loaded with never-before-published commentary. Here's why you need this revised edition:


Commentary on complex requirements provides ?extra? information from the leading authorities, so you?ll pass inspections and know the job is done right.

You'll get the complete 2002 edition of NFPA 13, plus the new editions of both NFPA 13D and 13R. The Handbook is the only guide in the industry that provides full requirements alongside relevant advice.

Hundreds of detailed graphics and high-quality photographs illustrate situations you encounter. You?ll know how to apply the rules because you?ll see them in action.

FAQ icons, tables, and charts make referencing easier, plus the Handbook features...

New supplements on Micro-biologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC), and large-orifice sprinkler storage applications.

Frequently used tables and figures, reprinted on the endsheets for convenient reference. Tables cover sprinkler sizes...hose stream demand and water supply duration requirements...and sprinkler type based on occupancy hazard...plus a figure on area density curves.

Icons that direct you to hydraulic calculations, appendix material, formal interpretations, and references to other publications.
Dubay, Christian
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