Concealed Spaces Requirements in NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
Cecil Bilbo, Academy of Fire Sprinkler Technology
Matthew Klaus, NFPA
Audrey Goldstein, NFPA

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The issue of concealed spaces is widely discussed in the sprinkler industry. Although NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, requires a building to be fully sprinklered, in some cases sprinklers can be omitted from concealed spaces, depending on the type of construction and the presence of combustibles. This session will clarify what constitutes a concealed space, when sprinklers are permitted to be omitted from these spaces, and what design adjustments must be made to account for the increased hazard.