NFPA 15-2017 PDF Download

The NFPA 15-2017 standard is crucial for maintaining effective fire protection in industrial facilities. It provides comprehensive guidelines for designing, installing, maintaining, and testing fixed water spray systems. This updated edition incorporates the latest advancements in technology, engineering principles, test data, and field experience to ensure systems are up-to-date and reliable.

One significant addition to the standard is the inclusion of minimum requirements for the periodic testing and maintenance of ultra high-speed fixed water spray systems. This ensures that these systems, which require specialized procedures and equipment, are adequately maintained and function optimally when needed.

To enhance usability and improve fire protection, several revisions have been made to align the standard with NFPA 13, titled "Installation of Sprinkler Systems." These revisions include updated pipe support requirements with new tables, a 12-month limitation on water flow test information, requirements for hydraulic design information signs, and general information signs.

The standard also emphasizes the importance of conducting a hazard analysis to assess the physical and chemical properties of materials present in the facility. It stipulates that qualified persons should oversee the layout, design, and installation of the water spray systems. To provide clarity, the standard introduces definitions for hazard analysis and qualified.