Water Mist Design in Durham, NC

Lacuna designs water mist systems for projects in Durham and across North Carolina, working remotely as your suppression engineering partner. Life sciences and research facilities in the Research Triangle.

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Water Mist for Durham 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 — North Carolina

Building: NC State Building Code (2018 IBC basis)

Fire: NC Fire Code (2018 IFC basis)

Statewide North Carolina code with NC-specific amendments. Design in Durham 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 North Carolina metros

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Remote water mist engineering for Durham, NC projects.

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