AWWA ACE68992

This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of Fire Suppression Rating Schedule. The capability of a water system at test location is presented, along with needed fire flow, NFPA 13D 1- and 2- Family Residential Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13R Sprinklers in Residential Occupancies up to and including 4 stories in height, Property Insurance Impact for Installation of Fire Sprinklers, U.S. Experience with Sprinklers and Other Auto Extinguishing Equipment. Presentation summary and conclusions indicate the following: typical ISO NFF for nonsprinklered dwelling is 1,000 gpm; this can be reduced to 500 gpm when a NFPA 13D system is installed; typical ISO NFF for nonsprinklered apartment building is 2,500 gpm to 3,000 gpm; this can be reduced to 1,000 when a NFPA 13R system is installed; typical homeowners policy premium reductions may be reduced from 8% to 13% for NFPA 13D sprinkler systems depending upon insurer; ISO information is strictly advisory; it is best to get a direct quote from your insurance carrier.