DEFINITIONS
3.3.38 Reduced-Pressure Principle Backfow Prevention
Assembly (RPBA). Two independently acting check valves
together with a hydraulically operating, mechanically inde‐
pendent pressure differential relief valve located between the
check valves, along with two resilient-seated shutoff valves, all as
an assembly, and equipped with properly located test cocks.
3.3.39 Remove. To physically take away or eliminate.
3.3.40 Repair. Restore to sound working condition or to fx
damage.
3.3.41 Replace. To remove a component and install a new or
equivalent component.
3.3.42 Sprinkler.
3.3.42.1 Installation Orientation. The following sprinklers
are de fned according to orientation.
3.3.42.1.1 Concealed Sprinkler. A recessed sprinkler with
cover plate. [ 13, 2019]
3.3.42.1.2 Flush Sprinkler. A sprinkler in which all or part of
the body, including the shank thread, is mounted above the
lower plane of the ceiling. [ 13, 2019]
3.3.42.1.3 Pendent Sprinkler. A sprinkler designed to be
installed in such a way that the water stream is directed
downward against the de fector. [ 13, 2019]
3.3.42.1.4 Recessed Sprinkler. A sprinkler in which all or
part of the body, other than the shank thread, is mounted
within a recessed housing. [ 13, 2019]
3.3.42.1.5 Sidewall Sprinkler. A sprinkler having special
de fectors that are designed to discharge most of the water
away from the nearby wall in a pattern resembling one-
quarter of a sphere, with a small portion of the discharge
directed at the wall behind the sprinkler. [ 13, 2019]
3.3.42.1.6 Upright Sprinkler. A sprinkler designed to be
installed in such a way that the water spray is directed
upwards against the de fector. [ 13, 2019]
3.3.42.2* Control Mode Specifc Application (CMSA) Sprinkler.
A type of spray sprinkler that is capable of producing char‐
acteristic large water droplets and that is listed for its capa‐
bility to provide fre control of specifc high-challenge fre
hazards. [ 13, 2019]
3.3.42.3 Corrosion-Resistant Sprinkler. A sprinkler fabricated
with corrosion-resistant material, or with special coatings or
platings, to be used in an atmosphere that would normally
corrode sprinklers. [ 13, 2019]
3.3.42.4 Dry Sprinkler. A sprinkler secured in an extension
nipple that has a seal at the inlet end to prevent water from
entering the nipple until the sprinkler operates. [ 13, 2019]
3.3.42.5 Early Suppression Fast-Response (ESFR) Sprinkler. A
type of fast-response sprinkler that has a thermal element
with an RTI of 50 (meters-seconds) ∕ or less and is listed for
1
2 patterns through attached hose and nozzles, for the purpose of
its capability to provide fre suppression of specifc high-
challenge fre hazards. [ 13, 2019]
N 3.3.42.6 Electrically Operated Sprinklers. A sprinkler that is
equipped with an integral means of activation using electric‐
ity.
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3.3.42.7 Extended Coverage Sprinkler. A type of spray sprin‐
kler with maximum coverage areas as specifed in Sections
11.2 and 11.3 of NFPA 13. [ 13, 2019]
3.3.42.8 Nozzle. A device for use in applications requiring
special water discharge patterns, directional spray, or other
unusual discharge characteristics. [ 13, 2019]
3.3.42.9 Old-Style/Conventional Sprinkler. A sprinkler that
directs from 40 percent to 60 percent of the total water
initially in a downward direction and that is designed to be
installed with the de fector either upright or pendent. [ 13,
2019]
3.3.42.10 Open Sprinkler. A sprinkler that does not have
actuators or heat-responsive elements. [ 13, 2019]
3.3.42.11 Ornamental/Decorative Sprinkler. A sprinkler that
has been painted or plated by the manufacturer. [ 13, 2019]
3.3.42.12 Quick-Response Early Suppression (QRES) Sprinkler.
A type of quick-response sprinkler that has a thermal
element with an RTI of 50 (meters-seconds) ∕ or less and is
1
2
listed for its capability to provide fre suppression of specifc
fre hazards. [ 13, 2019]
3.3.42.13 Quick-Response Extended Coverage Sprinkler. A type
of quick-response sprinkler that has a thermal element with
an RTI of 50 (meters-seconds) ∕ or less and complies with
1
2
the extended protection areas de fned in Chapter 8 of
NFPA 13. [ 13, 2019]
3.3.42.14 Quick-Response (QR) Sprinkler. A type of spray
sprinkler that has a thermal element with an RTI of 50
(meters-seconds) ∕ or less and is listed as a quick-response
1
2
sprinkler for its intended use. [ 13, 2019]
Δ 3.3.42.15 Residential Sprinkler. A type of fast-response sprin‐
kler having a thermal element with an RTI of 50 (meters-
seconds) ∕ or less that has been specifcally investigated for
1
2
its ability to enhance survivability in the room of fre origin
and that is listed for use in the protection of dwelling units.
[ 13, 2019]
3.3.42.16 Special Sprinkler. A sprinkler that has been tested
and listed as prescribed in Section 15.2 of NFPA 13. [ 13,
2019]
3.3.42.17 Spray Sprinkler. A type of sprinkler listed for its
capability to provide fre control for a wide range of fre
hazards. [ 13, 2019]
3.3.42.18 Standard Spray Sprinkler. A spray sprinkler with
maximum coverage areas as specifed in Sections 10.2 and
10.3 of NFPA 13. [ 13, 2019]
3.3.43* Standpipe System. An arrangement of piping, valves,
hose connections, and associated equipment installed in a
building or structure, with the hose connections located in
such a manner that water can be discharged in streams or spray
extinguishing a fre, thereby protecting a building or structure
and its contents in addition to protecting the occupants.
[ 14, 2019]
3.3.43.1 Automatic Standpipe System. A standpipe system
that is attached to a water supply capable of supplying the
system demand and that requires no action other than
opening a hose valve to provide water at hose connections.
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