SECTION 13945N [DELUGE] [PREACTION] FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

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USACE / NAVFAC / AFCESA

UFGS-13945N (September 1999)

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Preparing Activity: NAVFAC

Replacing without revision

NFGS of same number and date

UNIFIED FACILITIES GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS

References are in agreement with UMRL dated 23 June 2005

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SECTION 13945N

[DELUGE] [PREACTION] FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

09/99

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NOTE: This guide specification covers the

requirements for automatic deluge and preaction fire

extinguishing sprinkler systems.

Comments and suggestions on this guide specification

are welcome and should be directed to the technical

proponent of the specification. A listing of

technical proponents, including their organization

designation and telephone number, is on the Internet.

Recommended changes to a UFGS should be submitted as

a Criteria Change Request (CCR).

Use of electronic communication is encouraged.

Brackets are used in the text to indicate designer

choices or locations where text must be supplied by

the designer.

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NOTE: Use deluge systems for high hazard

occupancies and as required by Unified Facilities

Criteria (UFC) 3-600-01 Design: fire Protection

Engineering for Facilities or applicable NFPA

standards. Use preaction systems in lieu of wet

pipe systems where extraordinary precautions against

accidental water discharge is warranted. For NAVFAC

users, system requirements shall conform to UFC

3-600-01 and NFPA 13, "Installation of Sprinkler

Systems."

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NOTE: If there are questions concerning system

design, consult with the Engineering Field Division,

Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Fire

Protection Engineer.

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