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NFPA 750 / EN 14972

Water mist — droplet rule of thumb

Indicative droplet class (low/intermediate/high pressure) from operating pressure.

Rule of thumb: <12 bar → low pressure (Class 3, Dv99 ≥ 200 µm); 12–34 bar → intermediate; ≥35 bar → high pressure (Class 1, Dv99 ≤ 200 µm). Detailed sizing per manufacturer.

Result
System classification
High pressure (Class 1, Dv99 ≤ 200 µm)
Standard reference
NFPA 750 §3.3 / EN 14972-1

Formula: (rule of thumb)

Reference: NFPA 750 / EN 14972

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