Automatic sprinkler system designs &
types with Complete Solutions
Branchline - ANSWER-Pipes that contain the individual sprinkler devices and include a
grid lines on the gridded systems
Cross main - ANSWER-Pipe that feeds the branch line
Deluge sprinkler system - ANSWER-Fire suppression system that consists of piping and
open sprinklers. A fire detection system is used to activate the water or foam control
valve. When the system activates the extinguishing agent expels from all sprinklers
heads in the designated area
Dry-pipe system - ANSWER-Fire suppression system that consists of clothes sprinklers
attached to a piping system that contains air under pressure. When a sprinkler
activates, air is released the activates the water or foam control valve and fills the piping
with extinguishing agent
Electrically, pneumatically, or hydraulically - ANSWER-Methods of operating the deluge
valve
Main feed - ANSWER-Pipe that supplies water to each of the cross means
NFPA 13 - ANSWER-Standard for the installation of sprinkler systems
NFPA 13D - ANSWER-Standard for the installation of sprinkler systems in one into
family dwellings and manufactured homes
NFPA 13R - ANSWER-Standard for the installation of sprinkler systems in residential
occupancy is up to and including four stories and height
NFPA 25 - ANSWER-Standard for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of water
based fire protection systems
Noninterlock system, single interlock system, and double interlock system - ANSWER-
Three basic categories of pre-action sprinkler systems
Preaction sprinkler system - ANSWER-Fire suppression system that consists of clothes
sprinkler heads attached to a piping system that contains air under pressure in the
secondary detection system; both must operate before the extinguishing agent is
released into the system
Riser - ANSWER-Any vertical supply piping in the system
