AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS Clause Samples
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS. A. Sprinkler Heads: Provide sprinkler heads with a temperature rating per NFPA 13. Sprinkler head K factor should be selected to optimize the hydraulics of the fire sprinkler system. A minimum K factor of 5.6 is to be used.
B. Sprinkler Head Finishes: Provide heads with the following finishes:
1. Upright, Pendent and Sidewall Styles: Chrome plated, factory brass, in finish spaces, exposed to view; rough bronze finish for heads in unfinished spaces and not exposed to view. Heads shall be stainless steel where installed exposed to acids, chemicals, or other corrosive fumes.
2. Recessed Style: Bright chrome, with bright chrome escutcheon plate in areas with a finished ceiling. GEM Models FR948 and F948 recessed sprinklers are not acceptable.
3. See drawings for additional sprinkler type requirements.
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS. Provide automatic sprinklers in accordance with UL and FM listing. Provide fusible links for 165F (74C) unless indicated otherwise. Upright Pendent Vertical sidewall and Horizontal sidewall Semi-recessed pendant Flush dry-type pendent Standard dry-type pendent and Standard dry-type upright
A. Finish - White colored for occupied areas, cast brass for all other areas.
B. Sprinkler Cabinet and Wrench - Furnish steel, baked red enamel, sprinkler box with capacity to store 12 sprinklers and wrench sized to sprinklers.
C. Automatic Sprinklers Manufacturers - Automatic Sprinkler; ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Fire Protection Systems; or Viking.