Water Sprinkler - Protection Area vs. Classification
Maximum fire sprinkler protection area vs. classification and construction.
Maximum protection area per sprinkler:
Hazard Classification | Ceiling and Sidewall Construction | Maximum Protection Area | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
(ft2) | (m2) | |||
Light | Standard pendent and upright sprinklers | Unobstructed | 225 | 20.9 |
Non combustible obstructed | 225 | 20.9 | ||
Combustible obstructed | 168 | 15.6 | ||
Standard sidewall sprinklers | Combustible finish | 120 | 11.1 | |
Noncombustible finish | 196 | 18.2 | ||
Ordinary | Standard pendent and upright sprinklers | All | 130 | 12.1 |
Standard sidewall sprinklers | Combustible finish | 80 | 7.4 | |
Noncombustible or limited combustible finish | 100 | 9.3 | ||
Extra | Standard pendent and upright sprinklers | All | 100 | 9.3 |
High-piled | Standard pendent and upright sprinklers | All | 100 | 9.3 |