The decades long use of density/area curves contained in NPFA 13 for CMDA designs have been removed from the 2022 Edition of the Standard for use in new sprinkler system designs and have been replaced with single point design densities over a specified area. This course will cover the history of the original basis for the curves along with their limitations. The presenter will discuss the previous design option advantages that were available through the use of the curves. The current provisions of the 2022 Edition of NFPA 13 will be reviewed to understand the selected single point design criteria that is available within the Standard and the conditions of their use. Finally, participants will consider the impact of this change related to existing system installations.
Learning Objectives:
•Understand the original basis for the density/area curves
•Explain the design option advantages that were available in previous Editions of NFPA 13
•Locate and apply the single point design density/area criteria for new installations
•Learn the application of legacy density/area curves to existing installations
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