(Most chapters includes citations, endnotes, and study questions) Introduction Chapter 1: Fire Sprinklers: Their History and Background Chapter 2: Overview of a Basic Sprinkler System Design (Getting started) Plans and Specifications Starting the Work on Your Plan Chapter 3: Basic Design Overview (Part 2) Chapter 4: Further Specifics of Design Basics Dimensioning Pipe Lengths Considerations for Office Areas Take-Outs Noted Dimensions The System Header At the End of the Job Chapter 5: Additional Engineering Responsibilities Locate Sprinklers in an Open Space Some Other Red Flags The Consulting Engineer''s Onus Hazard Evaluation On-the-Job Responsibilities Critical Design Considerations Communicate! Always Be on the Alert Chapter 6: Finishing the Plan Chapter 7: Stocklisting Chapter 8: Areas Subject to Freezing Auxiliary Dry Systems Anti-Freeze Systems Factors to Consider Sprinkler System Conversions Engineering Design Options Chapter 9: Pipe Hanging Chapter 10: System Code Requirements Customizing Your Work to the Job at Hand Code Specifics Making Use of NFPA Pamphlet #13 Chapter 11: Basics of Hydraulic Calculation The Project Example Primary Calculation Considerations Cross-Main Calculation Procedures Completing the Hydraulic Calculation Proving System Adequacy Some Finer Points System Variations Chapter 12: Preparation for the NICET Examination Chapter 13: Piping Methods and Details Chapter 14: Options for Hydraulic Design The Grid Calculation The Loop Calculation To Bear in Mind Chapter 15: High-Piled Storage Commodity Classification Commodity Piling Height NFPA #231 Application NFPA #231-C Application Sprinkler Options Chapter 16: Techniques for Retrofit Work Measure and Quantify the Existing Building in Three Dimensions Prepare the Design and Layout by Survey Make a Comprehensive Effort Recent Examples of Retrofit Design Work Chapter 17: Basics of Fire Pump Layout Proper Proximity of the Pump What the Code Dictates Fire Alarm Control Panels Fire Pump Performance Curves Sizing the Fire Pump Detailing the Pump Plan Installation Considerations Fire Pump Testing Apparatus Chapter 18: Residential Fire Sprinkler Design Project Design Considerations NFPA Pamphlet #13-R Requirements Laying Out the System Piping Residential Sprinkler Plan Preparation The Intent and Significance of Pamphlet #13-R Chapter 19: Project Estimating Chapter 20: Economics of the Design Function Appendix: Figures and Photos Answer Key Glossary Index Stocklisting Chapter 8: Areas Subject to Freezing Auxiliary Dry Systems Anti-Freeze Systems Factors to Consider Sprinkler System Conversions Engineering Design Options Chapter 9: Pipe Hanging Chapter 10: System Code Requirements Customizing Your Work to the Job at Hand Code Specifics Making Use of NFPA Pamphlet #13 Chapter 11: Basics of Hydraulic Calculation The Project Example Primary Calculation Considerations Cross-Main Calculation Procedures Completing the Hydraulic Calculation Proving System Adequacy Some Finer Points System Variations Chapter 12: Preparation for the NICET Examination Chapter 13: Piping Methods and Details Chapter 14: Options for Hydraulic Design The Grid Calculation The Loop Calculation To Bear in Mind Chapter 15: High-Piled Storage Commodity Classification Commodity Piling Height NFPA #231 Application NFPA #231-C Application Sprinkler Options Chapter 16: Techniques for Retrofit Work Measure and Quantify the Existing Building in Three Dimensions Prepare the Design and Layout by Survey Make a Comprehensive Effort Recent Examples of Retrofit Design Work Chapter 17: Basics of Fire Pump Layout Proper Proximity of the Pump What the Code Dictates Fire Alarm Control Panels Fire Pump Performance Curves Sizing the Fire Pump Detailing the Pump Plan Installation Considerations Fire Pump Testing Apparatus Chapter 18: Residential Fire Sprinkler Design Project Design Considerations NFPA Pamphlet #13-R Requirements Laying Out the System Piping Residential Sprinkler Plan Preparation The Intent and Significance of Pamphlet #13-R Chapter 19: Project Estimating Chapter 20: Economics of the Design Function Appendix: Figures and Photos Answer Key Glossary Indexgh-Piled Storage Commodity Classification Commodity Piling Height NFPA #231 Application NFPA #231-C Application Sprinkler Options Chapter 16: Techniques for Retrofit Work Measure and Quantify the Existing Building in Three Dimensions Prepare the Design and Layout by Survey Make a Comprehensive Effort Recent Examples of Retrofit Design Work Chapter 17: Basics of Fire Pump Layout Proper Proximity of the Pump What the Code Dictates Fire Alarm Control Panels Fire Pump Performance Curves Sizing the Fire Pump Detailing the Pump Plan Installation Considerations Fire Pump Testing Apparatus Chapter 18: Residential Fire Sprinkler Design Project Design Considerations NFPA Pamphlet #13-R Requirements Laying Out the System Piping Residential Sprinkler Plan Preparation The Intent and Significance of Pamphlet #13-R Chapter 19: Project Estimating Chapter 20: Economics of the Design Function Appendix: Figures and Photos Answer Key Glossary Indexamp;lt;BR>The Intent and Significance of Pamphlet #13-R Chapter 19: Project Estimating Chapter 20: Economics of the Design Function Appendix: Figures and Photos Answer Key Glossary Index.