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1356 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

Table 8.6.2.2.1(b) Protection Areas and Maximum Spacing 8.6.3.2 Maximum Distance from Walls.
of Standard Pendent and Upright Spray Sprinklers for
Ordinary Hazard 8.6.3.2.1 The distance from sprinklers to walls shall not ex-
ceed one-half of the allowable distance between sprinklers as
indicated in Table 8.6.2.2.1(a) through Table 8.6.2.2.1(d).
Maximum
Protection Area Spacing 8.6.3.2.2 The distance from the wall to the sprinkler shall be
Construction System measured perpendicular to the wall.
Type Type ft2 m2 ft m
8.6.3.2.3* The requirements of 8.6.3.2.1 shall not apply where
All All 130 12.1 15 4.6 walls are angled or irregular, and the maximum horizontal
distance between a sprinkler and any point of floor area pro-
tected by that sprinkler shall not exceed 0.75 times the allow-
able distance permitted between sprinklers, provided the
Table 8.6.2.2.1(c) Protection Areas and Maximum Spacing maximum perpendicular distance is not exceeded.
of Standard Pendent and Upright Spray Sprinklers for Extra
Hazard 8.6.3.2.4* The requirements of 8.6.3.2.1 shall not apply within
small rooms as defined in 3.3.22.
Maximum 8.6.3.2.4.1 Sprinklers shall be permitted to be located not
Protection Area Spacing more than 9 ft (2.7 m) from any single wall.
Construction System
Type Type ft2 m2 ft m 8.6.3.2.4.2 Sprinkler spacing limitations of 8.6.3 and area
limitations of Table 8.6.2.2.1(a) shall not be exceeded.
All Pipe 90 8.4 12* 3.7* 8.6.3.2.5 Under curved surfaces, the horizontal distance shall
schedule be measured at the floor level from the wall, or the intersec-
All Hydraulically 100 9.3 12* 3.7* tion of the curved surface and the floor to the nearest sprin-
calculated kler shall not be greater than one-half the allowable distance
with between sprinklers.
density
0.25 8.6.3.3 Minimum Distances from Walls. Sprinklers shall be lo-
All Hydraulically 130 12.1 15 4.6 cated a minimum of 4 in. (100 mm) from a wall.
calculated 8.6.3.4 Minimum Distances Between Sprinklers.
with
density 8.6.3.4.1 Unless the requirements of 8.6.3.4.2, 8.6.3.4.3, or
<0.25 8.6.3.4.4 are met, sprinklers shall be spaced not less than 6 ft
(1.8 m) on center.
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*In buildings where solid structural members create bays up to 25 ft
(7.6 m) wide, maximum spacing between sprinklers is permitted up to
12 ft 6 in. (3.8 m).
8.6.3.4.2 Sprinklers shall be permitted to be placed less than
6 ft (1.8 m) on center where the following conditions are sat-
isfied:
(1) Baffles shall be arranged to protect the actuating ele-
Table 8.6.2.2.1(d) Protection Areas and Maximum Spacing
ments.
of Standard Pendent and Upright Spray Sprinklers for
(2) Baffles shall be of solid and rigid material that will stay in
High-Piled Storage
place before and during sprinkler operation.
(3) Baffles shall be not less than 8 in. (200 mm) long and 6 in.
Maximum (150 mm) high.
Protection Area Spacing (4) The tops of baffles shall extend between 2 in. and 3 in.
Construction System (50 mm and 75 mm) above the deflectors of upright
Type Type ft2 m2 ft m sprinklers.
(5) The bottoms of baffles shall extend downward to a level at
All Hydraulically 100 9.3 12* 3.7*
least even with the deflectors of pendent sprinklers.
calculated
with 8.6.3.4.3 In-rack sprinklers shall be permitted to be placed
density less than 6 ft (1.8 m) on center.
0.25
All Hydraulically 130 12.1 15 4.6 8.6.3.4.4 Old-style sprinklers protecting fur storage vaults
calculated shall be permitted to be placed less than 6 ft (1.8 m) on center.
with 8.6.4 Deflector Position (Standard Pendent and Upright
density Spray Sprinklers).
<0.25
8.6.4.1 Distance Below Ceilings.
*In buildings where solid structural members create bays up to 25 ft
8.6.4.1.1 Unobstructed Construction.
(7.6 m) wide, maximum spacing between sprinklers is permitted up to
12 ft 6 in. (3.8 m). 8.6.4.1.1.1 Under unobstructed construction, the distance
between the sprinkler deflector and the ceiling shall be a mini-
mum of 1 in. (25 mm) and a maximum of 12 in. (300 mm)
throughout the area of coverage of the sprinkler.

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