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Storage Fire Protection Solutions and Introduction

to Tyco ESFR-34
Jai Chandran
Business Development Manager
Water & Mechanical
SEA, Hong Kong & Taiwan
Mobile : +65 83182854
Email : [email protected]
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Jai Chandran
With more than 14 years of experience in the building
and construction industry.

Started career with Fire Protection Sub-Contracting firm

• Commercial / Tender Department.
• Tender activities, submission and proposal of value
engineering fire protection solutions
• Supporting the regional offices across SEA on fire
Jai Chandran, Business protection tenders and services.
Development Manager
Water & Mechanical -
Joined Johnson Controls business unit - Tyco Fire
SEA, Hong Kong &
Taiwan Protection in 2020 as Business Development Manager
• Driving water and mechanical product business in
SEA, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

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 Fire Suppression Products & Brands

Special Hazards Foam System

Engineered Systems Restaurant Systems Vehicle Systems Portables

• Foam Concentrates
• Clean Agents • R102 Kitchen • Vehicle • Cartridge • Hardware
• Inert Gas Suppression Suppression • Stored Pressure • Specialty Chemical
• Dry Chemical • Piranha System • NF-LSA • Wheeled • Non-Flourinated Foam
• RED Concentrates
• PyroChem KK II

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Fire Suppression Products & Brands

Water Mechanical
Sprinklers Valves & Mechanical Grooved
Devices

• Couplings
• Wet & Dry System • Fittings
• Sprinklers Valves • Gaskets
• Nozzles • Preaction Systems • Valves
• CPVC pipe & fittings • Deluge Systems
• SprinkCAD

Fire Grooved Water

Mist

• Couplings • AquaMist FOG

• Fittings • AquaMist
• Gaskets SONIC
• AquaMist ULF

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Objectives

Current Trends and Challenges in Storage Facilities

Summary of Commodity Classification per NFPA 13

Trends and Common Challenges in the Industry

Introduction of Tyco’s ESFR K34 Sprinklers

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NFPA 13 (2019)
 The 2019 edition will be completely
reorganized
 More user friendly
 Intended to follow the process from
beginning to end
 27 Chapters in 2016 edition
 31 Chapters in 2019 edition
 Installation requirements by
sprinkler type
 Storage requirements by sprinkler
type
 Separate chapter for in-rack
sprinklers

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NFPA 13 (2019) Table of Content
 Chapter 20 – General  Chapter 26– Special Occupancy
Requirements for Storage Requirements
 Chapter 21 – Protection of High  Chapter 27 – Plans and
Piled Storage Using Control Mode Calculations
Density Area (CMDA) Sprinklers  Chapter 28 – Systems Acceptance
 Chapter 22 – CMSA Requirements  Chapter 29 – Existing System
for Storage Applications Modifications
 Chapter 23 – ESFR Requirements  Chapter 30 – Marine Systems
for Storage Applications
 Chapter 31 – System Inspection,
 Chapter 24 – Alternative Sprinkler Testing, and Maintenance
System Designs for Chapters 20
 Annex
Through 25
 Chapter 25 – Protection of Rack
Storage Using In-Rack Sprinklers

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 Trends in Storage facilities

• Larger
• Higher
• More complex

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FM Sprinkler test – ESFR K25

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Mega Warehouse in Singapore

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IKEA Singapore

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IKEA Singapore (Storage Area)

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 Challenges and trends in storage facilities

• Higher and larger storage facilities

• Storage Commodity changes to

more plastics

• Flexible storage arrangement

• Correct sprinkler design

• Business interruption

• Increase of insurance premiums

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Trends in Storage - Plastics
More plastic commodities in all products
 Examples
 Cars and car parts
 Furniture
 Clothing
 Shoes
 Toys

Big challenges for property owner/end users and sprinkler

system designer

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Commodity Trends

Mixed commodities Plastics commodities Expanded plastic

Plastic Pallet Types

Paper pallet types Encapsulation

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Commodity Classes – Class I

 Non combustible product

that meets one of the
following criteria:

 Directly on wooden pallets

 Single-layer corrugated cartons,
with or without single-thickness
cardboard dividers, with or
without pallets
 Shrink-wrapped or paper-
wrapped as a unit load with or
without pallets

NFPA 13- 20.4.1, Table A.20.4.1

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Commodity Classes – Class II

 Noncombustible product
 In slatted wooden crates, solid wood boxes, multiple-layered corrugated
cartons
 Equivalent combustible packaging material, with or without pallets.

NFPA 13- 20.4.2, Table A.20.4.2

Metal-lined double tri-

wall corrugated carton
on a wood pallet

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 Commodity Classes – Class III
 A product fashioned from wood, paper, natural fibers, or
 Group C plastics with or without cartons, boxes, or
 Crates and with or without pallets.

 Group C plastics - (NFPA 13, 5.6.4.3)

1.Fluoroplastics (PCTFE — polychlorotrifluoroethylene; PTFE — polytetrafluoroethylene)
2.Melamine (melamine formaldehyde)
3.Phenolic
4.PVC (polyvinyl chloride — flexible — PVCs with plasticizer content up to 20 percent)
5.PVDC (polyvinylidene chloride)
6.PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride)
7.PVF (polyvinyl fluoride) Paper cups in compartmented
cardboard cartons on wood pallets
8.Urea (urea formaldehyde)

 A limited amount (5% by weight or volume or less) of Group A or Group B plastics.

NFPA 13- 20.4.3, Table A.20.4.3

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Commodity Classes – Class IV
 Product with or without pallets:-
Constructed partially or totally of Group B plastics
Group B plastics
1.Cellulosics (cellulose acetate, cellulose acetate butyrate, ethyl cellulose)
2.Chloroprene rubber
3.Fluoroplastics (ECTFE — ethylene-chlorotrifluoro-ethylene copolymer; ETFE — ethylene
tetrafluoroethylene-copolymer; FEP—fluorinated ethylene-propylene copolymer)
4.Nylon (nylon 6, nylon 6/6)
5.Silicone rubber
Free-flowing Group A plastic materials
5 % to 15 % (by weight) or 5 % to 25 % (by volume) of Group A plastics

A mixture of paper and plastic

cups (15 % plastic by weight)
on wood pallets. NFPA 13- 20.4.4, Table A.20.4.4

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Commodity Classes – Group A
 Plastic materials
 Cartoned vs. Uncartoned (Exposed)
 Expanded vs. Nonexpanded

16-oz (450 g)
Polystyrene Plastic
Expanded
Jars in Polystyrene
compartmented Trays Exposed
cardboard cartons
NFPA 13- 20.4.5.2

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 Expanded and Unexpanded Plastic
Expanded Plastics
• Low-density product.
• Commonly called “foam plastics”
 Polystyrene foam coffee cups, polystyrene foam packaging material.

Trapped air inside expand approximately twice or triple

their original volume during
Burns more aggressively than unexpanded
Plastics

Unexpanded Plastics
• Solid high-density product
 Polyethylene film, polystyrene toys.

Do not expand and hold their volume.

Easily consumed by the fire.

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 Expanded and Unexpanded Plastic

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Commodity Classes - NFPA

Fire load
Class I-IV Plastics = Higher fire load
Gr A Plastic
Exposed
Expanded
Class IV
Gr A Pl.
< 25% Vol or Gr A Plastic
<15% Weight Cartoned
Expanded

Class III Gr A Plastic

Gr C, B or Exposed
Class II A Pl. < 5% unexpanded
Class I Small amount Weight or Vol
No comb. of comb. mat. Gr A Plastic
mat. Cartoned
Unexpanded

Commodity Classes
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NFPA 13 Commodity Classification
Class or
Class or Group Material
Group
Essentially non-combustible products in corrugated cartons on combustible
Class I pallets
Increased fire load

Class I products in slatted wooden crates, solid wooden boxes or multiple

Class II thickness paperboard cartons with or without pallets
Wood, paper, natural fiber cloth or totally Group C plastics with or without
Class III pallets. May contain a limited amount (5% by weight or volume or less) of
Group A or Group B plastics
Class I, II or III commodities in corrugated cartons with appreciable amounts
Class IV (5-15% by weight, or 5-25% by volume) of Group A plastics or totally Group
B plastics

Cartoned Unexpanded Group A Plastic

Plastics

Exposed Unexpanded Group A Plastic

Cartoned Expanded Group A Plastic

Exposed Expanded Group A Plastic

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 Examples of Group B and C Plastics

Extract from NFPA 13

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 Mixed Commodities
 Requirements not be based on the overall commodity mix.

 To be protected based on the highest classified commodity and storage

arrangement.

 Lower commodity class protection design shall be permitted to be utilized

where all of the following are met:

 Maximum 10 pallet loads of a higher hazard commodity to be

stored within an area NOT exceeding 40,000 ft2 (3716 m2).
 Higher hazard commodity to be randomly dispersed with no
adjacent loads in any direction (including diagonally).
 Maximum of 5 nos. of pallet loads for Class IV or Group A
plastics when ceiling protection is to be designed based on
Class I or Class II commodities

 Protection design for lower commodity class is permitted subject to:- -

- Protection is specifically utilized in the area for lower commodity
class,
- Higher hazard material is confined to a designated area where the
higher hazard protection design is in accordance with the
requirements of this standard. NFPA 13- 20.4.14

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 Trends and Common Challenges in the Industry

• Build & Lease / Third Party Storage

• Commodity class yet to be determined

• Flexible Storage Arrangements

• Business Interruption

• Increased Insurance Premiums

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Design Challenges

The biggest challenge in sprinkler storage application is to:

 Find the correct commodity classification

 The most economical design

 Having a flexible and future proof solution

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Sprinkler storage applications
 Group A plastic arrangement

1. Non-Expanded
(cartoned or exposed)

2. Expanded
(cartoned or exposed)

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 Cartoned or Exposed (Uncartoned)
NFPA13 - 3.3.22 Cartoned.
• Corrugated cardboard or paperboard containers
fully enclosing the commodity.

NFPA13 - 3.3.66 Exposed Group A Plastic Commodities.

• Plastics not in packaging or coverings.
• Absorbs water.
• Reduces the burning hazard of the commodity.

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Encapsulation
 Sides and top of a pallet load containing a combustible commodity completely
covered by plastic sheet

 Individually wrapped in plastic sheeting and stored exposed in a pallet load

 Plastic cover on top of the carton having holes/voids exceeding more than half
of the area of the cover, the term encapsulated does not apply

NFPA 13- 3.3.64, A.3.3.64

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Plastic Pallet Types
 Unreinforced plastic pallets
 Melt fairly easily in a fire and are less of a fire challenge
 Material
 Polypropylene (PP)
 High-density polyethylene (PE)

 Reinforced plastic pallets

 Hold their structure and integrity longer
 Fuels the flames and creates a more intense fire
 Material
 Polypropylene
 High-density polyethylene

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Storing Materials on Plastic Pallets

 One class upgrade for unreinforced plastic pallets

 Class II → Class III
 Class IV → Group A Plastics

 Two class upgrade for reinforced plastic pallets

 Class II → Class IV
 Class IV → Group A Plastics

Option to avoid this Upgrade?

ESFR sprinkler design with K-Factors K17 and above
* Design shall be in accordance to NFPA13 guidelines
NFPA 13- 20.3.2.2.1.1, 20.3.2.2.2.1

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 An Effective System…

SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION

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 An Effective System…

The most desirable solution is a fire protection system that

gives less limitations and the most storage flexibility as

possible.

This meets the most maximum adaptability to meet a wide

range of storage needs.

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The Solution

Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR)

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Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) Data Sheets

*Class I-IV, Cartoned Nonexpanded Plastic*

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ESFR SOLUTIONS FOR REFRIGERATED SPACE
 TYCO DRY ESFR-17

TFP320

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 Sprinkler K-factor, Storage heights and
commodities changes during modern time
-
Storage height
Roof height ?m
Sprinkler K-factor -
?m
Commodity classes -13,7m
-12,2m
CMDA ESFR
CMSA
K?

- 9,0m K25.2
- 6,0m - 9,1m (K360)
- 6,0m K14.0 - 7,6m
- 4,5m K11.0
(K160) K200) K22.4
K5,6 K8,0 ELO LD (K320)
(K80) (K115)
K16.8
(K240)
K14.0
(K200) Time
190 - 53 -60-70 - 80 - 90 - 00 - 10
0

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 Tyco Model ESFR-34

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Product Overview

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Introducing the new leader in ceiling-only protection
Model ESFR-34 Pendent Sprinkler
• Tallest (55’/16,8m) ceiling-only suppression solution
• Variety of commodities and storage arrangements up to 50’ (15,2m)
• Narrowest aisles available at 6’ (1,8m)
• Furthest ceiling to element distance up to 17” (432mm)
• Classes I-IV commodities and cartoned unexpanded plastics (single or double
row racks)
• NO in-rack sprinklers required

Other Key Features

• 55psi (3,8 bar) design pressure, 249 gal/min (943 ltr/min)
• 9 sprinkler system design remote area (3x3)
• Thread size – 1-1/4” NPT or 7-R 1-1/4” ISO
• Availability in 165°F (74°C) and 212°F (100°C)
• FM approved

Designed for FLEXIBILITY and INCREASED STORAGE

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Design Specs
Tech Data Excerpts - TFP338

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Design Specs
Tech Data Excerpts - TFP338

Available in EN, BP, GE, FR, IT,

SV, PL, SP-SP, LAT-SP



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Same wrench as the Ultra K-34

NOTE:
• Spare box available to accommodates 1.25” head size (part # 11125)

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Design Specs
FM 8-9 for commodity class protection and design criteria

January 2020 revision

Table 17b – Updated based on recent testing with quick-response
K28.0 (K400) and K33.6 (K480) pendent storage sprinklers.

Below is an extract of Table 17b

Worth Noting:
Revision also includes updates
around K25.2 (K360) at 50’ that
benefits all brands, including
Tyco.

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 ESFR-34 Advantages
In the storage market where flexibility is always important, the ESFR-34 has a
clear advantage at 55’ (16,8m) ceiling heights.

COMPETITOR BRAND TYCO ESFR-34 (FM)

Value Proposition:
Manufacturer
• Tallest ceiling-only protection

• Narrowest aisles Approval/Listing FM Approval FM Approval

K-Factor 28.0 / 404 33.6 / 487
• Furthest distance for thermal Thread 1" NPT 1-1/4" NPT
element Max Ceiling Height (ft) 55’ / 16,8m 55’ / 16,8m
Max Commodity Height (ft) 50’ / 15,2m 50’ / 15,2m
• Reduced flow requirements Commodity Cartoned Unexpanded Cartoned Unexpanded
Min Aisle Width (ft) 8’ / 2,4m 6’ / 1,8m
Sprinklers in design 9 9
DESIGN FLEXIBILITY FOR Minimum Pressure 80 psi / 5,5 bar 55 psi / 3,8 bar


INCREASED STORAGE Flow per sprinkler 250 gpm (948 ltr/min) 249 gpm (943 ltr/min)
Max Flow (theoretical) 2,254 gpm (8.532 ltr/min) 2,243 gpm (8.489 ltr/min)
Duration time 60 min 60 min
Racks Single or Double Single or Double
Center of Element to Ceiling 13" / 325mm 17“ / 432mm

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White Paper : ESFR Sprinklers

TITLE: Maximizing installation flexibility and storage capacity using the TYCO Model ESFR-34,
ESFR-25 and ESFR-22 Storage Sprinklers

AUTHOR: Manuel R. Silva Jr. P.E.

Chief Engineer/Fellow, Johnson Controls, Inc. Fire Suppression Products
 Over 30 years of engineering experience
 Chief Engineer for JCI’s Fire Suppression Products business.
 >19 years experience in development of numerous products in fire sprinklers systems
 Involved in 30 U.S. Patents related to fire suppression devices.
 Involved with the research and development of new fire protection products
 Member of the NFPA 13, 30B and 1925 Technical Committees.

Analyze two important factors…

1. Distance of the automatic fire sprinkler below ceiling

2. Minimum aisle width

Greater flexibility for installation and storage.

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ESFR-34 Benefits
What benefits can the difference in aisle widths provide for storage capacity
 Comparing Tyco ESFR-34 vs. Competitor brands.

Scenario
• 200’ x 200’ (40,000 ft2 / 3.716m2) warehouse
• 55’ (16,8m) ceiling height, 50’ (15,2m) storage height
• Double row racks
• 4’ (1,2m) clearance on end of each aisle
• Per FM approval

Plan View of Racking

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Positioning ESFR-34 in the Market
Tyco ESFR-34 COMPETITORS
55’/16,8m ceiling, 50’/15,2m commodity 55’/16,8m ceiling, 50’/15,2m commodity /
/ 6’/1,8m aisles 8’/2,4m aisles

13 Double Row Racks

15 Double Row Racks 10 Tiers of Commodity
10 Tiers of Commodity 12,480 Total Pallets
14,400 Total Pallets

Pallet # Increase = 1,920

Pallet % Increase = 15.4%

Narrower aisles  more rows  more pallets  more value

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ESFR-34: Aisle Width Advantages
Aisle width advantages of ESFR-34 can have a dramatic impact to storage
capacity at facilities of all sizes with 55’/16,8m ceilings.
FM Approval
Tyco ESFR-34 – 55’/16,8m ceilings, 6’/1,8m aisles vs ESFR-28 – 55’/16,8m ceilings, 8’/2.4m aisles

Building Building % Increase in Pallets Stored by

Dimension A Dimension B Using ESFR-34
(ft/m) (ft/m) (55’/16,8m Ceilings, 6’/1,8m Aisles)
50/15,2 33.3%
100/30,5 16.7%
150/45,7 10.0%
200/61 15.4%
250/76,2 12.5%
300/91,4 15.8%
350/106,7 13.0%
400/122 200/61 15.4%
450/137,2 13.8%
500/152,4 15.6%
600/182,9 12.8%
700/213,4 15.6%
800/243,8 13.5%
900/274,3 15.5%
1000/304,8 13.8%
Notes/Assumptions
• Calculator only changes building dimension A (perpendicular to racks)
• Building Dimension B has no bearing on delta

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Head to Head Sprinkler Reference

55’ Ceiling Tyco

Competitor
50’ Storage ESFR-34
Ref FM 8-9 (Table 17b)

Aisle Width 8’ (2,4m) 6’ (1,8m)

Element to Ceiling Max 13” (325mm) 17” (432mm)

# of Heads @ Min Pressure 9 @ 80 psi (5,5 bar) 9 @ 55 psi (3,8 bar)

Flow 250 gpm (948 ltr/min) 249 gpm (943 ltr/min)

Demand 2,254 gpm (8.532 ltr/min) 2,243 gpm (8.489 ltr/min)

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New Tyco Storage Fire Protection Website

Visit:
www.tycofpp.com/storage-solutions

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