Bill, R.G., Kung, H.C., Brown, W.R. and Hill, E.E., 1989. Effects Of Cathedral And Beamed Ceiling Construction On Residential Sprinkler Performance. Fire Safety Science 2: 643-653. doi:10.3801/IAFSS.FSS.2-643
ABSTRACT
Thirty-two flaming-started fire tests were conducted in a test room to determine the effect of cathedral (sloped) and/or beamed ceiling construction on fast-response residential sprinkler performance. The fire tests were conducted with the ceiling being either horizontal or pitched to a 14O slope. Beams of two different depths were employed. Test results indicate that sloped and/or beamed ceilings represent a serious challenge to the fire protection afforded by fast-response residential sprinklers. However, with reasonable modifications to the installation standards and the water supply, fire control equivalent to that observed under smooth horizontal ceilings may be obtained.
Keyword(s):
fast-response sprinkler, residential sprinkler installation standards, fire control
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