SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 2002
STP11064S

The Relationship Between Sprinkler Systems and Glass

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This paper explores the particular relationship between sprinklers and glass in a building. There are many misconceptions about sprinklers' ability to prevent non-rated glass from breaking during a fire, when in fact sprinklers can actually cause some glass to break. Laboratory testing has shown that unless the conditions can be strictly controlled, sprinklers and non-rated glass are not an adequate combination to prevent the spread of a fire. Specific testing examples and illustrations are cited in the paper.

Sprinklers are also “active” systems, depending on proper maintenance and activation sequences in order to work properly, whereas fire-rated glass is a “passive” system providing compartmentation around the clock.

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Razwick, J
Technical Glass Products, Kirkland, WA
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Developed by Committee: E06
Pages: 153–158
DOI: 10.1520/STP11064S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-5471-1
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-3458-4