Hydraulic performance of sprinkler installations

Some sprinkler system designers place total reliance upon rules and pipe schedules, while others take an opposing view by insisting that every system should be calculated. The authors suggest a middle ground approach that offers economic advantages, but does not significantly alter system performance. Mather & Platt, Ltd. Note: This paper was presented at the 71st Annual Meeting of the National Fire Protection Association on May 16, 1967 in Boston, Massachusetts.