Who writes the NFPA sprinkler design standards?
The majority of the members of the NFPA Committee on Automatic Sprinklers are professional engineers, assisted by other experts from the fire service, insurance industry, and similar groups with knowledge and experience in the field of system design and performance. This committee updates the sprinkler standards every few years, regularly reviewing public proposals for amendments and answering requests for formal interpretations. What type of additional information can the design professional provide? Through the development of specifications and preliminary plans, the project architect or engineer can provide additional preliminary information of importance to contractors who would be bidding the work. This could include details as to occupancy and construction types, hazard classifications, and available water supplies. Special criteria regarding types of sprinklers and piping, pumps, and other equipment and conditions are commonly detailed within the project specifications. Working
