Fire Sprinkler Module • Plans Starting from $89/year

Automate Fire Sprinkler Design & Hydraulics in AutoCAD

Automate sprinkler layouts, check real-time NFPA compliance, and run complete hydraulic calculations without costly third-party software.

Live Workflow Demo
Install the app in AutoCAD and activate your 14-day trial key inside it • Zero setup fee
AutoCAD 2020 – 2027
Native 64-bit DWG plugin
NFPA 13, 13R & 13D
Real-time compliance checks
In-App 14-Day Trial
Activate directly in AutoCAD
From Just $89/Year
Save 80%+ vs. legacy suites
Pricing & Plans

Priced for Practical Flexibility.
Tailored to How You Design.

Modular plans built specifically for AutoCAD fire protection workflows. Choose a dedicated drafting or hydraulics module, or unlock the complete all-in-one suite.

Hydraulics Engine

NSV Calc

Dedicated hydraulic calculation solver and node balancing engine.

$ 89 /year
Dedicated Calc Engine
Buy License or Download Free Trial
Hydraulic Suite
Hydraulic Calculation
Hydraulic calculation solver, friction loss, and velocity limits
3D Piping & Routing
Pipe, dynamic pipe sizing, 3D pipe to line, and break pipe
System Balancing
Flow distribution, pressure drops, and node-by-node balance
Automated Reports
Export ready-to-submit hydraulic calculation printouts & PDFs
AutoCAD Prep

NSVCad Drafting

Drawing cleanup, nested block controls, and layer management.

$ 99 /year
NSV Calc Not Included
Buy License or Download Free Trial
Includes 17 Tools
Block Management
Clean blocks, edit nested blocks, retrieve hidden blocks
Layer & Color Overrides
Force background layer/color, retrieve block layers, lineweight
Drafting Utilities
Hatch transparency, trim gridline, Z-remove, ceiling hatch
Takeoff & Bill of Materials
Automatic BOM list generation & built-in unit converter
Design & Layout

NSVCad Pro

Full NFPA design guides, ceiling obstruction checks, and 3D piping.

$ 149 /year
NSV Calc Not Included
Buy License or Download Free Trial
Drafting + 25 Design Tools
Includes Drafting Suite
All 17 AutoCAD cleanup and layer control utilities
NFPA 13 Design Guides
Sprinkler & foam design guides, occupancy hazard criteria
Layout & Placement
Sprinkler in tile, define layout, coverage toggle, ACA area
Obstruction & Ceilings
Beam & column rules, ceiling pockets, shadow area checking
Most Popular
All-In-One

NSVCad Prime

The ultimate all-in-one suite: NSVCad Pro + NSV Calc combined.

$ 199 /year
Includes Full NSV Calc
Buy Complete License or Download Free Trial
All 43+ Tools Included
Full NSVCad Drafting
All 17 drawing cleanup, layer control, & BOM tools
Full NSVCad Pro
All 25 layout, coverage, ceiling, & obstruction rules
Full NSV Calc Engine
Complete hydraulic calculation solver & reports
VIP Priority Support
Direct engineer assistance, free updates, & future tools
Instant 14-Day Free Trial Full AutoCAD Access

Ready to Test NSVSoft on Your Drawings?

Download our native AutoCAD installer and test every feature on real projects. Activates directly inside the plugin in seconds with zero commitment.

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No Credit Card • AutoCAD 2020–2027
Looking for customized solutions?

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The Engineering Edge

Stop Designing By Hand.
Start Engineering with AutoCAD Automation.

Traditional fire protection design involves manually cross-referencing code books, measuring obstruction shadow lines, and re-drawing piping for calculations. NSVSoft automates the hard work directly in DWG.

The Traditional Manual Workflow
  • Manual distance checking and obstruction measuring against NFPA 13 tables.
  • Constant risk of overlooked ceiling pockets, structural beam shadows, or soffit rules.
  • Exporting geometry to external hydraulic software and re-entering node data manually.
  • Paying $1,500 – $4,000 every year for bulky legacy enterprise software.
The NSVSoft Automated Workflow
  • Native AutoCAD DWG environment: Zero learning curve, works inside your current drawings.
  • Real-time visual compliance: See coverage boundaries, shadow areas, and beam rules dynamically.
  • Automated hydraulic calculations: Solve piping grids, loops, and trees with 1 click.
  • Unbeatable value: Starting at $89/yr with transparent pricing and instant license keys.
Native AutoCAD Integration

No standalone CAD application to buy or learn. Runs seamlessly as an AutoCAD plugin compatible with versions 2020 through 2027.

Real-Time NFPA 13 Check

Evaluates sprinkler spacing, ceiling pocket criteria, and architectural cloud/slatted ceiling rules instantly on your live drawing.

Hydraulic Calculation Engine

Rapid node balancing, friction loss modeling, dynamic pipe sizing, and exportable calculation reports ready for plan-check authorities.

Dynamic 3D Piping

Turn 2D single-line piping into accurate 3D pipe models with automated fittings, hangers, and complete bills of materials (BOM).

Manual Fire Sprinkler Design - Before Cleanup Before Clean
NSVCad Automated Plan Preparation - After Cleanup After Clean
Module 01

Instant Plan Preparation & Drawing Cleanup

Architectural and structural DWG files are notoriously messy. NSVSoft cleans them up in seconds, giving you a pristine base for code-compliant fire sprinkler design.

Nested Block Purge & Editing Clean nested and background blocks without breaking drawing references.
Unified Background Layers & Colors Instantly set architectural elements to muted gray backgrounds with standardized lineweights.
Automated Bill of Materials (BOM) Count sprinklers, pipe lengths, valves, and fittings with automated drawing schedules.
Before NFPA 13 Layout - Manual Sprinkler Placement Manual Layout
After NFPA 13 Layout - Automated Sprinkler Spacing Automated Layout
Module 02

Intelligent Sprinkler Spacing & Shadow Analysis

Place sprinklers accurately according to NFPA 13, 13R, and 13D standards. Visually inspect coverage patterns, ceiling tile alignments, and coverage shadows directly in AutoCAD.

Ceiling Tile Grid Alignment Automatically snaps sprinkler heads into the center or quarter-points of ceiling tile grids.
Ceiling Pockets & PCA Visualization Instantly verify whether ceiling pocket rules apply and display Protection Coverage Areas.
Beam & Column Obstruction Rules Identifies structural shadows and alerts you before submitting drawings for plan review.
Hydraulic Calculation Engine
Module 03

Native Hydraulic Calculation Engine

Perform full hydraulic grid and loop calculations without ever leaving AutoCAD. Optimize pipe diameters dynamically to ensure pressure criteria are satisfied with minimum material costs.

Dynamic Pipe Sizing & Elevation Factors Calculates flow, friction loss, and velocity changes as you adjust pipe sizes on the fly.
Equivalent Fitting Length Calculations Incorporates elbows, tees, valves, and transitions into accurate hydraulic summaries.
Comprehensive PDF & Print Reports Generate authority-compliant hydraulic submission sheets with full node data.
Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about licensing, compatibility, and starting your free trial.

The NSV Fire Sprinkler Module supports Autodesk AutoCAD 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027 on 64-bit Windows 10 and 11. It operates directly as an integrated plugin within your existing AutoCAD installation.

Simply click "Download Free Trial" to download the application setup file (.exe). Once installed into AutoCAD, open the plugin and activate your 14-day trial key directly inside the app with zero hassle and no credit card required.

Yes! You can upgrade your plan at any time through your customer dashboard or by contacting our team. Your license will instantly update to unlock the additional design and calculation modules.

Yes. The hydraulic calculation engine strictly follows NFPA 13 hydraulic calculation standards, taking into account pipe roughness (C-factors), elevation head losses, fitting equivalent lengths, and node-by-node balancing.
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Ready to Accelerate Your Sprinkler Design?

Join forward-thinking fire protection engineers who save hours on every project. Install the software to try it free for 14 days or secure your license from just $89/year.

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