How can a fire sprinkler system be installed inside an Ekodome?
Fire sprinklers can be installed inside an Ekodome by following NFPA 13 guidelines and adapting piping to the dome’s curved geometry.
Yes, fire sprinkler systems can be installed inside an Ekodome. Our domes are fully compatible with sprinkler layouts as long as the design follows NFPA 13 provisions for steep-pitched or curved ceilings. The interior structure gives installers enough anchor points and routing paths to run sprinkler piping cleanly along the dome’s radius.
Design teams usually begin with the Ekodome drawings to map out pipe runs and determine the correct lengths. Installers then follow the curve of the dome using paired 90-degree elbows, swivel fittings such as Sammy Swivels, flexible sprinkler hose drops, or bent pipe sections. These components allow the fire protection piping to follow the geodesic contour without putting stress on joints or hardware.
Sprinkler heads can be positioned according to standard NFPA spacing rules, and many contractors treat the interior surface the same way they would approach other curved architectural structures like planetariums, observatories, or atrium domes.
For commercial projects or locations requiring stamped fire-protection plans, your fire engineer can design the full system using our architectural drawings and integrate it into the dome’s interior layout.
If you need the dome drawings for your fire engineer or contractor, email us at info@ekodome.com and we’ll send the correct files for your model.