This four-hour course introduces the participants to the basics of hydraulic calculations including sprinkler operating pressure, elevation pressure, and friction‐loss. This course will examine the density/area approach to determine design criteria including water demand for sprinklers and hose allowance. A review of the common system configurations is conducted examining the benefits of each. The requirements for performing hydraulic calculations as per NFPA 13 are discussed including the required forms, C‐values, and equivalent lengths.
