Textbook Layout Detail and Calculation of Fire Sprinkler Systems (2nd Ed.)

Kenneth E. Isman, Editor

This hardcover textbook has been updated to reference the 2007 and 2010 editions of NFPA 13 with more examples and student excercises and new chapters on contract issues and stocklisting. This text remains the most complete book ever written for the fire sprinkler engineering technician. 

Written by the NFSA Engineering Department staff and edited by Kenneth E. Isman, P.E., Vice President of Engineering, this text covers every aspect of determining the necessary details for a fire sprinkler system including: hazard classification, sprinkler spacing, hanger and brace requirements, hydraulic calculations, water supplies, pumps and tanks. The text also contains a review of basic math and physical science that is helpful in understanding the scientific principles behind the requirements that need to be followed.

Excellent study guide for the NICET Automatic Sprinkler Layout and Detail certification program and covers all the work elements necessary to achieve Level 2 certification and many of the elements needed to achieve Level 3 and Level 4 certification.