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NFPA 15 : 2017

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WATER SPRAY FIXED SYSTEMS FOR FIRE PROTECTION
Available format(s)

Hardcopy

Superseded date

10-15-2021

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2017

Chapter 1 - Administration
Chapter 2 - Referenced Publications
Chapter 3 - Definitions
Chapter 4 - General Requirements
Chapter 5 - System Components
Chapter 6 - Installation Requirements
Chapter 7 - Design Objectives
Chapter 8 - Plans and Hydraulic Calculations
Chapter 9 - Water Supplies
Chapter 10 - System Acceptance
Chapter 11 - System Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
Chapter 12 - Ultra-High-Speed Water Spray Systems
Annex A - Explanatory Material
Annex B - Hydraulic Calculations
Annex C - Informational References
Index

Explains the minimum requirements for the design, installation, and system acceptance testing of water spray fixed systems for fire protection service and the minimum requirements for the periodic testing and maintenance of ultra-high-speed water spray fixed systems.

DevelopmentNote
Supersedes WW H 171 (E). (08/2004) 2012 version is also available in Spanish Language, See NFPA 15 SPANISH. (08/2012)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
83
PublisherName
National Fire Protection Association
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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