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NFPA 13 · Extra Hazard Group 2

Logistics / distribution centre fire sprinkler design

High-bay logistics and cross-dock facilities drive Extra Hazard Group 2 design. ESFR K-factors of 17.0 (K360) and above are standard for rack heights to 12.2 m (40 ft).

Design parameters

StandardNFPA 13
Hazard classExtra Hazard Group 2
Design density0.40 gpm/ft² over 2500 ft²
Area of operation232 m²

Design notes

  • ESFR design pressure typically 50 psi (3.5 bar) at the head
  • Clear flue spaces between racks per NFPA 13 §17.2
  • 12 most-remote heads operating in design calculation
  • Yard hydrants 1500 gpm minimum

Typical equipment

  • ESFR K360 sprinklers
  • DN200 wet alarm valve
  • Diesel + electric pump set 1500 gpm
  • Yard hydrants 100 m spacing

How FireTwin AI handles logistics / distribution centre projects

Upload your floor plan or model the building footprint directly. FireTwin AI classifies rooms, applies the NFPA 13 Extra Hazard Group 2 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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