Intent is to make standard more usable.Not affect the sprinkler activation or dischargeĮver increasing global application of the standard Drop‐Out Ceilings and Ceiling Materials Įvaluates activation time and obstruction Sprinklers located above panelsĨ.15.15.beyond the vertical barrier at the isleĬeilings Commodity shall be permitted to extend a nominal 4 in.Vertical fire barrier shall extend across the longitudinal flue.Area of storage between vertical barriers & isles shall not exceed 124 ft2.plywood or 22 gauge sheet metal, from face of rack to face of rack, 16.5 ft intervals 12 hydraulically demanding sprinkler design area.Intermediate temperature ‐rated ESFR pendent sprinklers, K‐25.2.NewĮxposed Expanded Group A Plastics in Racks.Materials evolved from wood & metal to plasticsĮxposed Expanded Group A Plastics in Racks.Updated examples reflect modern day storage facilities.Jurisdictions adopt 2015 IBC, 2015 LSC.Jurisdictions adopt 2012 IBC, 2012 LSC.Went before NFPA Committee Membership for approval at the 2015 NFPA Conference in Chicago on June 24‐25, 2015.Ĭommittees responsible for NFPA 13 deliberated over several hundred proposals and comments. The minimum requirements for the design and installation of automatic fire sprinkler systemsĮdition is scheduled to be released in August. Drop‐Out Ceilings and Ceiling Materials.
