The K factor has to do with discharge, so it should be applied at the sprinkler, unless noted otherwise by the manufacturer. If they are to be taken at the POC, then the K factor would be modified per length of sprinkler in the literature. Kind of like how Autosprink does it. Todd Williams
Fire Protection Design/Consulting Stonington, CT 860-608-4559 > > On Mar 26, 2025 at 12:20 PM, <Travis Mack (mailto:[email protected])> wrote: > > > > Is the k-factor for a dry sprinkler to be applied at the sprinkler, or at > the point of connection to the piping network? I understand things like > the Victaulic Dry Flex sprinkler have the k-factor at the POC. What about > all other dry sprinklers? POC or sprinkler orifice? > > > > > > > > > > > > Travis Mack, SET > > > > M.E.P.CAD | Instructor / Support > > > > 181 N. Arroyo Grande Blvd. #105 I Henderson, NV 89074 > > > > www.mepcad.com (http://www.mepcad.com/) | 303-923-8215 > > > > Email: [email protected] > > > > > > > > AutoSPRINK | AutoSPRINK FAB | AutoSPRINK RVT | AlarmCAD > > > > > > > > Academy of Fire Sprinkler Technology | Director, Engineering Technology > > > > 101 S Main Street, Suite 001, Decatur, IL 62523 > > > > _________________________________________________________ SprinklerForum > mailing list: > https://lists.firesprinkler.org/list/sprinklerforum.lists.firesprinkler.org > To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] >
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