NFPA 13: Automatic Sprinkler Systems Handbook, 2019 Edition

Introducing a clearer, more concise, and more effective tool for the installation of sprinkler systems: The 2019 edition of NFPA 13. Develop sprinkler defense for any occupancy using the most up-to-date standard -- now completely reorganized based on user needs in the modern built environment. NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, has undergone more than 60 revision cycles, reflecting more than 120 years of fire experience and new water-based fire protection technologies. Organizationally, the standard was ready for a change! A task group of water-based fire protection experts tackled the challenge and the 2019 edition of NFPA 13 is the result. NFPA 13 is reorganized from cover to cover, creating clear separations in subject matter and a more logical flow for sprinkler system planning and design. This edition of NFPA 13 makes it easier to locate and apply the latest requirements for automatic sprinkler system design, installation, and acceptance testing; hanging and bracing systems; underground piping; and seismic protection. (Softbound, 576 pp., 2019)