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NFPA 16: Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems, 2019
- Chapter 1 Administration [Go to Page]
- 1.1 Scope.
- 1.2 Purpose.
- 1.3 Application.
- 1.4 Retroactivity.
- 1.5 Equivalency.
- 1.6 Units.
- Chapter 2 Referenced Publications [Go to Page]
- 2.1 General.
- 2.2 NFPA Publications.
- 2.3 Other Publications.
- 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
- Chapter 3 Definitions [Go to Page]
- 3.1 General.
- 3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.
- 3.3 General Definitions.
- Chapter 4 General Requirements [Go to Page]
- 4.1 General System Information.
- 4.2 Types of Systems.
- 4.3 Foam Discharge Duration.
- 4.4 Reserve Supply of Foam.
- 4.5 Preprimed Systems.
- 4.6 Approvals.
- 4.7 Working Plans.
- Chapter 5 Water Supplies [Go to Page]
- 5.1 Water Quality.
- 5.2 Water Supply Capacity, Pressure, and Duration.
- Chapter 6 System Components [Go to Page]
- 6.1 Approved Devices and Materials.
- 6.2 Discharge Devices.
- 6.3 Foam ConcentratesConcentrate.
- 6.4 Foam Concentrate Proportioning Means.
- 6.5 Foam Concentrate Pumps.
- 6.6 Foam Concentrate Storage Tanks.
- 6.7 Piping, Valves, Pipe Fittings, and Hangers.
- 6.8 Strainers for Foam ConcentratesConcentrate.
- 6.9 Fire Department Connections.
- 6.10 Automatic System Detection.
- 6.11 Valve Supervision.
- 6.12 Test Connections.
- 6.13 Stock of Spare Sprinklers. [13:16.2.7]
- Chapter 7 System Design and Installation [Go to Page]
- 7.1 General.
- 7.2 Design Criteria.
- 7.3 Equipment Location.
- 7.4 Alarms.
- 7.5 Strainers.
- 7.6 Sprinkler Spacing and Location.
- 7.7 Temperature Rating.
- 7.8 Foam-Water Deluge Systems.
- 7.9 Fire Department Connection.
- 7.10 Hydraulic Calculations.
- Chapter 8 Acceptance Tests [Go to Page]
- 8.1 Flushing of Supply Piping.
- 8.2 Hydrostatic Pressure Tests.
- 8.3 System Tests Discharging Foam from Foam-Water Deluge and Spray Systems.
- 8.4 Proportioning System Testing.
- 8.5 Instructions.
- 8.6 Hydraulic Design Information Sign.
- 8.7 General Information Sign.
- Chapter 9 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance [Go to Page]
- 9.1 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems.
- 9.2 Testing and Inspection of Alarm and Detection Devices.
- 9.3 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Frequency.
- Annex A Explanatory Material
- Annex B Foam Solution Concentration Determination
- Annex C Informational References [Go to Page]