Fire flow calculations is an important part of architectural design and Pro Draft can help you with that. When the fire department shows up, you might think they just open a hose and start spraying. But manually extinguishing a fire needs proper quick calculation to make sure there’s enough water and pressure to do the job. Otherwise, it’s like using a lawn sprinkler. Whether new construction or remodeling an existing structure, fire flow calculations are as important as other building considerations. Definition Seconds count when a fire breaks out, firefighters need to know they have the resources available to handle a fire when they arrive at the scene. The International Fire Code defines fire flow as the "flow rate of a water supply, measured at 20 psi (138 kPa), that is … [Read more...] about What Are Fire Flow Calculations?
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