The local adopted fire and building codes specify when sprinkler systems need to be installed. These codes do not specify the system design, type, or limitations. Most model codes send the user to ...

Alternative fire suppression systems are common in many commercial buildings throughout the United States. Wet-chemical, dry chemical, systems utilizing foam, clean agent, and carbon dioxide ...

Keywords: Nonstructural components, earthquakes, pressurized fire sprinkler piping systems, tee joint connections, numerical models Abstract: This report presents the results from experimental and ...