The K16.8 ESFR (Early Suppression Fast Response) upright sprinkler is built to rapidly suppress high-challenge fires in storage and warehouse facilities. With a high K-factor and fast activation, it delivers a powerful water discharge designed to suppress fires at their point of origin, offering superior protection over standard control sprinklers.
Key Features:
- Early suppression fast response for high-challenge fire hazards
- Upright orientation ideal for rack storage and open ceiling areas
- High K-factor (K16.8 / K242) enables large water discharge in minimal time
- Designed to suppress fire, not just control it
- Certificate: FM Approved
- Standard: UL 199, NFPA 13
- K-Factor:8 (K242)
- Working Pressure: 175 psi
- Test Pressure: 500 psi (factory hydrostatic test)
- Operating Pressure: Refer to NFPA 13 / FM specifications
- Surface Finish: Rough brass
