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DESIGN OF WATER-BASED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
by Robert M. Gagnon
INCLUDES DISKETTE

“Learn to design successful water-based fire protection systems:
- numerous examples of successful design methods, enhancing comprehension of
the
concepts and their applications.
- essential instruction on ethical performance
- quality assurance and coordination with other mechanical systems to aid in
identifying and
resolving design dilemmas
- computer calculation disk and extensive friction loss tables included.

“This abundantly illustrated, step-by-step approach is a vital reference for every
designer of
fire protection systems, and will serve as essential information for architects,
engineers,
plumbing firms and fire service officers. Hydraulic calculations for the most
commonly
encountered water-based fire protection systems are thoroughly covered and a
computer
disk is included providing the opportunity to calculate a wide variety of systems.
The latest
technology, such as the design of high-speed water spray systems and water mist
systems,
is presented to reinforce the advances in water-based fire protection systems.

“This text also provides a realistic perspective on professional application of the
methods
presented, including factors of a successful design such as quality assurance,
coordination,
and ethical practice.”

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CONTENTS

Foreword
Preface
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. Contract Drawings
2. Contract Specifications
3. Fire Protection Survey Procedure
4. Underground Piping Design Procedure
5. Automatic Sprinkler Systems
6. Hydraulic Calculation of Sprinkler Systems
7. Specialized Piping and Calculation Methods
8. Water Spray System Design for Transformers
9. Water Spray System Design for Flammable Liquid Storage Tanks or
Vessels
10. Ultra High Speed Water Spray Systems
11. Water Mist System Design
12. Quality Assurance and Coordination
13. Ethics and Professional Development
Appendices:
A. Reference Tables
B. C-Factors
C. Pipe Diameters
D. Friction Loss Tables
E. Computerized Hydraulic Program Documentation
F. Selected NFPA Standards
Acronyms
Glossary
Additional Readings
Index
Appendix

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

“Robert M. Gagnon, P.E., SET, is president of Gagnon Engineering and performs
fire
protection system design and calculation, detection system design, fire protection
engineering, expert witness work, and code consulting. He teaches courses in
water-based
fire protection system design and special hazard and detection system design at
the
University of Maryland Department of Fire Protection Engineering, and teaches
three fire
protection and detection system design courses at Montgomery College. He
worked for
“Automatic” Sprinkler Corporation of America and the Fireguard Corporation before
forming
his consulting firm.”

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1997, 460 pages plus 3-1/2" diskette Order #DR267.
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