Service
Sprinkler Design Criteria and Submittal Review
A sprinkler system is only compliant for the hazard it was designed to protect. When the operation changes and the system does not, the building carries a gap that shows up in the fire marshal's inspection, the insurer's loss control report, or the fire.
IgnitionTech writes the design criteria that tie the sprinkler system to the actual storage and occupancy, then reviews the sprinkler contractor's shop drawings and hydraulic calculations against those criteria before they go to the AHJ. The contractor produces the drawings and the calculations. IgnitionTech makes sure they protect what is on the floor.
What IgnitionTech delivers
- Sprinkler design criteria statement under NFPA 13 (2022), including the storage protection scheme, density or K-factor and pressure, design area, hose allowance, and in-rack requirements
- Review of contractor shop drawings and hydraulic calculations for conformance to the design criteria and NFPA 13 Chapter 28
- Water supply and fire pump adequacy review against NFPA 20 (2022) and the available flow test
- Fire alarm and emergency communication criteria under NFPA 72 (2022) for the sprinkler monitoring and notification scope
- Reconciliation of insurer recommendations with the adopted code and NFPA standards
Who receives and approves it
The sprinkler contractor, the fire marshal, the insurer's loss control representative, and the owner.
Codes and standards
- NFPA 13 (2022), including Chapter 4 (classification of occupancies and commodities), Chapters 20 through 25 (storage), and Chapter 28 (plans and calculations)
- 2021 IFC §903 (automatic sprinkler systems) and §3206.4 (sprinkler protection for high-piled storage)
- NFPA 20 (2022) for fire pumps, NFPA 72 (2022) for alarm and monitoring
- FM Global Data Sheets 8-9 and 2-0 where the insurer's requirements govern
Editions shown are the current Texas baseline. The edition adopted by the project jurisdiction, with its amendments, governs each project and is confirmed at kickoff.
Common questions
- Does IgnitionTech produce sprinkler shop drawings?
- No. The sprinkler contractor produces the shop drawings and hydraulic calculations. IgnitionTech writes the design criteria the contractor designs to and reviews the contractor's submittal against those criteria and the standard.
Request a project review
Describe the building and the deadline.
IgnitionTech replies with the code path, the documents the jurisdiction will expect, and a proposed scope. Correction letters and permit deadlines go to the front of the queue.
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