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NFPA 13 · Ordinary Hazard Group 1

Data center fire sprinkler design

White-space, MEP rooms and BMS galleries in data centres are typically pre-action sprinkler systems combined with VESDA early detection and inert-gas suppression in critical halls.

Design parameters

StandardNFPA 13
Hazard classOrdinary Hazard Group 1
Design density0.15 gpm/ft² over 1500 ft²
Area of operation139 m²

Design notes

  • Pre-action double-interlock to prevent accidental discharge
  • VESDA aspirating detection in every white-space row
  • Inert gas (IG-541 / Novec 1230) for two-hour critical loads
  • Sprinkler-free zones above busbar where standards permit

Typical equipment

  • Pre-action valve set
  • VESDA HSSD
  • IG-541 cylinders + selector valves
  • Dry-pipe risers in white space

How FireTwin AI handles data center projects

Upload your floor plan or model the building footprint directly. FireTwin AI classifies rooms, applies the NFPA 13 Ordinary Hazard Group 1 grid, runs the hydraulic calculation from the most remote area back to the pump, and produces a priced BOM — all re-verified on every edit.

Design it in FireTwin AI

Generate a compliant sprinkler layout, run the hydraulic calculation and export a priced bill of materials — checked against EN 12845 and NFPA 13.

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