Water Mist Design in Silver Spring, MD

Lacuna designs water mist systems for projects in Silver Spring and across Maryland, working remotely as your suppression engineering partner. Healthcare, research, and federal-adjacent development.

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Water Mist for Silver Spring projects

Fine water-droplet systems that suppress fire with a fraction of the water of a conventional sprinkler — ideal where water damage and supply are constraints.

Applicable code basis — Maryland

Building: Maryland Building Performance Standards (2021 IBC basis)

Fire: Maryland (2021 IFC basis)

Statewide MBPS; local jurisdictions adopt within a set window. Design in Silver Spring is coordinated with the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

System types we design

Low-Pressure

Under 175 psi; larger droplets, simpler infrastructure.

Intermediate-Pressure

175–500 psi range for a balance of performance and cost.

High-Pressure

Above 500 psi; fine mist for machinery and special hazards.

Applicable codes & standards

NFPA 750Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems
IBC / IFCInternational Building / Fire Code + AHJ coordination
FM Global Data SheetsFM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets — insurer water mist criteria (where FM-insured)

Nearby Maryland metros

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Remote water mist engineering for Silver Spring, MD projects.

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