Sprinklers, one of the most important parts of fire extinguishing systems, help protect life and property safety by intervening at the first moment of fire. Choosing the right sprinkler is critical for the effectiveness of the fire extinguishing system.

Criteria to Consider When Selection of Sprinklers:

1. Fire Risk:

The fire risk of buildings varies depending on the materials used, type of activity and storage conditions.

While standard sprinklers are sufficient for low-risk buildings, special sprinklers should be preferred in high-risk buildings.

2. Area Size:

The size of the area where sprinklers need to be protected determines the placement spacing and capacity of sprinklers.

More sprinklers should be used in large areas and higher capacity sprinklers should be preferred.

3. Ceiling Height:

Ceiling height affects the water throw distance and distribution of sprinklers.

Specially designed sprinklers must be used in high ceilings.

4. Environmental Conditions:

The operating temperature and humidity range of the sprinklers should be taken into account.

Special sprinklers must be used in freezing cold or extremely hot environments.

5. Visuality:

The aesthetic appearance of sprinklers may also be an important criterion in some buildings.

Concealed sprinklers or decorative sprinklers may be preferred.

Technical Data:

The nominal flow capacity (K-factor) of sprinklers varies from 57, 80, 115, 150, 210, 280 and 360 lpm (litres per minute).

The working pressure of sprinklers can be 6 bar, 7 bar, 10 bar and 12 bar.

The coverage area of the sprinklers varies from 9 m², 12 m², 16 m², 21 m² and 25 m².

Recommendations for Sprinkler Selection:

Sprinkler selection should be made by a fire safety expert.

When choosing, criteria such as fire risk, area size, ceiling height, environmental conditions and visuality should be taken into consideration.

Standards such as NFPA 13, NFPA 15 and TS EN 12845 should be taken into consideration.

Conclusion:

Choosing the right sprinkler is critical for the effectiveness of the fire extinguishing system and the safety of life and property. In light of the above information, we recommend that you choose your sprinkler by considering criteria such as fire risk, area size, ceiling height, environmental conditions and visual appearance.

Technical Article Resources:

NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

NFPA 15: Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection

TS EN 12845: Fixed fire fighting systems — Automatic sprinkler systems — Design, installation and maintenance

Additional Notes:

The information contained in this article is for general information purposes.

It is important to consult a fire safety professional for sprinkler selection and fire suppression system design.