Workflows
Technical calculation workflows
Guides here support calculator use, formula setup, and field verification.
Page role
Use this page for a defined task before moving to the next project record.
- Audience
- Users who know the task but need the calculation sequence before opening tools.
- Job
- Turn a field or design question into ordered calculator steps.
- Evidence
- Project condition, required inputs, linked worksheet, and related calculator outputs.
- Output
- A workflow checklist that routes the user into calculators and worksheets.
- Next
- Open the guide, then start the linked worksheet or calculator named in the guide handoff.
Choose the work procedure
Start with the procedure that matches the project question, then open the worksheet and first calculator listed in that row.
| Procedure | Start when | Start worksheet | First calculator | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NFPA 13 Hydraulic Calculation Workflow NFPA 13 | Occupancy hazard, design density, design area, remote area, and hose allowance basis. | NFPA 13 Hydraulic Design Worksheet | NFPA 13 Density and Area Demand Calculator | Open procedure |
NFPA 72 Battery Sizing Workflow NFPA 72 | Listed standby current and alarm current source for each panel, device group, or power supply. | Fire Alarm Battery and NAC Worksheet | Fire Alarm Battery Capacity Calculator | Open procedure |
Fire Pump Sizing Workflow Engineering | Sprinkler demand, hose allowance, required system pressure, and elevation basis imported from hydraulic review. | Fire Pump Selection Worksheet | Fire Pump Rated Flow and Pressure Calculator | Open procedure |
Water Supply Analysis Workflow NFPA 25 | Hydrant test date, location, static pressure, residual pressure, outlet diameter, and pitot reading. | Hydrant Flow and Water Supply Worksheet | Hydrant Flow Test Calculator | Open procedure |
Sprinkler System Type Selection Workflow NFPA 13 | Ambient temperature, freeze exposure, occupancy, hazard, and operational risk basis. | Hazard Classification and Density Setup Worksheet | Occupancy Hazard Classifier Calculator | Open procedure |
Workflow guides
| Workflow | Calculation purpose | Tool links | Open |
|---|---|---|---|
NFPA 13 Hydraulic Calculation Workflow NFPA 13 | A tool-first workflow for setting up sprinkler density, remote area, K-factor, friction loss, elevation, and system demand checks. | 2 worksheets / 3 calculators | Open |
NFPA 72 Battery Sizing Workflow NFPA 72 | A practical calculation sequence for standby load, alarm load, aging margin, and standard battery size selection. | 1 worksheets / 2 calculators | Open |
Fire Pump Sizing Workflow Engineering | Screen fire pump flow, pressure, elevation, and horsepower before detailed pump selection and curve review. | 2 worksheets / 3 calculators | Open |
Water Supply Analysis Workflow NFPA 25 | Use hydrant test readings to estimate available flow, compare demand, and document preliminary water supply margins. | 1 worksheets / 2 calculators | Open |
Sprinkler System Type Selection Workflow NFPA 13 | Compare wet, dry, preaction, and deluge system considerations before setting up preliminary calculations. | 2 worksheets / 2 calculators | Open |