Author/publisher: NFPA
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Get up-to-code with new research-based 2010 NFPA 13.
Put powerful sprinkler strategies into your toolkit with NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems -- the new best practices for system design, installation, water supplies, and equipment. Industry experts and researchers worked together to solidify new knowledge about sprinkler performance under fire conditions. The 2010 edition of NFPA 13 is current with the latest sprinkler technology, delivering scientifically-based solutions that reduce risks and fire loss.
Fire testing and studies performed by the Fire Protection Research Foundation form the basis for added criteria.
Chapter 20 presents requirements for the protection of three new special storage arrangements:
Carton records storage with catwalk access
Compact shelving of commodities including paper files, magazines, books and similar documents in folders -- with no more than 5% plastics and up to 8 ft. high
High-bay records storage
