Any Ongoing AI Developments for Fire Sprinkler?

6/27/2023

Recently, my son introduced me to some examples of AI that affect my everyday routine, such as email automation and task management.

This got me wondering if there are any ongoing developments in AI specifically aimed at enhancing fire protection systems and fire sprinklers?

It seems like we are only scratching the surface of what this technology can achieve in this crucial area. Look forward to the discussion.

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14 Comments

Alex

6/27/2023 06:44:07 am

While I haven't used it personally, a friend of a friend is working on a startup called CodeComply.Ai. (https://www.codecomply.ai/). Their aim is to assist with plan review and code consulting.

Another is TogalGPT. This allows you to search and gain information from large project sets. (https://www.togal.ai/togalgpt)

Lastly, for any code consultants out there, UpCodes is implementing Copilot. Same as ChatGPT but searches all real-time codes/standards. (https://up.codes/copilot)

Daniel Cieslinski

6/27/2023 09:03:26 am

I hope not

San

6/27/2023 09:15:56 am

weblinks shared by Alex is not found/opening.
Anyway I too wonder what type of AI can be used in fire protection per-say. Yes documentation part there could be opportunities but may not be purposeful.
I heard of wireless fire detectors, this is one of good improvement I see if it gets AHJs approvals worldwide.

6/27/2023 09:57:14 am

The links worked for me...

Alex

6/27/2023 11:21:21 pm

San, the links are not hyperlinks. You need to copy and paste within the search bar, or simply google the name. Thanks!

Lawrence Vasquez

6/27/2023 09:24:11 am

I believe where we are going to see the advancement of AI in our industry is going to come in the bells and whistles side. Push notifications involved. Maybe self regulate.

Dan Wilder

6/27/2023 10:56:32 am

I'm sure at some level there is an ability to create software and coding to provide the "perfect" system based on local applicable codes & standards, building construction, water supply, local costing and availability of materials, labor, other MEPS trades and their impact (assuming they are not already on board with their own coding), and a plethora of other factors to help with design, listing, fabrication, plans...

However, we are such a niche trade, anything we get will be implemented by other trades long before it gets to us.

Jesse

6/27/2023 12:42:23 pm

I agree with Dan. The R&D cost for creating an all-serving AI for this trade doesn't see to have a realistic positive ROI

Kevin Stamper

2/26/2024 07:28:20 am

You think fire sprinkler designers will be replaced by AI?

Adam Tuomala link

6/27/2023 11:06:54 am

I just got an email from Hose Monster, They have a new flow data app that is indicative of the direction inspections are (or may be) going in the future.

I can see before too long that flow testing or other equipment may be installed permanently and operated remotely. The technology and equipment already exists.

Eliminate field personnel? Run all performance testing from a central location?

Pete H

6/27/2023 02:25:20 pm

Technically even on Sprinkcad and Hydracad... if you've done an "Autofill this bay" with sprinklers, you've used AI to help you design.

Franck

7/3/2023 02:56:46 pm

In Artificial Intelligence, the term « artificial » comes first… certainly for a good reason !

I am probably already too old to believe and trust AI. I already have problems with modelizations. Beautiful presentations and colors, with great results… generally not confirmed by actual tests.

Sometimes there are too many parameters and the uncertainty of the results is unpredictable. Do you believe weather forecast for more than 5 days ? It is sometImes wrong within one hour !

And do not compare AI with calculation tools. Calculation tools give you a rough estimate, with some uncertainties, but also some margin of error (such as for hydraulic calculations). The end result is not the truth, but a best estimate given the parameters.
The more accurate and numerous the parameters, the more accurate the results.
The more inaccurate and numerous the parameters, the more margin of error for the end result.

AI makes you believe you will find the magical answer. While everybody knows already it is… 42.

Franck

7/3/2023 03:01:17 pm

https://news.mit.edu/2019/answer-life-universe-and-everything-sum-three-cubes-mathematics-0910#:~:text=The%20number%2042%20is%20especially,the%20Universe%2C%20and%20Everything.”

https://www.buzzfeed.com/australianredcrossbloodservice/definitive-proof-number-42-actually-is-the-answer-to-life

Manjuprakash

9/2/2023 03:31:22 am

Manjuprakash R
[email protected]
I am aware of some specific AI assisted enhancement for Fire sprinklers and I am know a person who is trying to evaluate this further for commerical feasibility. If any one is interested to know more please contact me on above email and I will faciliate further.

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