SANS 10287 Automatic sprinkler installations for fire fighting purposes The above document establish criteria for

r the installation of sprinklers, however presently under consideration are the 11th edition sprinkler rules (industry standard) in design and installation of such sprinkler system. The storage methods and arrangements also play a part in defining the need for sprinklers. Categories S1 to S8 provide information on sub classification on class of storage, in addition maximum height criteria requirements (table 2, page 33 of SANS 10287) are tabled for development of the sprinkler system requirements. It is unlikely that spec storage facilities will be provided with sprinkler systems, as goods and commodities to be stored may not be known at the time of building, or change during the lifetime of the facilities. Sprinklers are an added