Standards, Codes and Approvals for Fire Sprinkler Systems

APPLICABLE STANDARDS

Manufacturing Standards

• ASTM D1784 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride)(PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride)(CPVC) Compounds
• ASTM F437 Specification for Threaded Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) CPVC Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80
• ASTM F438 Specification Socket-Type Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) CPVC Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40
• ASTM F439 Specification Socket-Type Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) CPVC Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80
• ASTM F442 Specification Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) CPVC Plastic Pipe (SDR-PR)

Performance Standards

• ANSI/NSF Standard 14 Plastic Piping Components and Related Materials
• ANSI/NSF Standard 61 Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects
• ASTM F493 Specification for Solvent Cements for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) CPVC Plastic Pipe and Fittings
• UL 1887 Fire Test of Plastic Sprinkler Pipe for Flame and Smoke Characterization
• UL 1821 Outline of Proposed Investigation for Thermoplastic Sprinkler Pipe and Fittings for Fire Protection Service

Installation Standards

• ASTM F402 Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements, Primers and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastics Pipe and Fittings
• NFPA 13 Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems
• NFPA 24 Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenance
• NFPA 25 Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water Based Extinguishing Systems
• NFPA 13R Standard for Installation of Sprinklers in Residential Occupancies up to Four Stories in Height
• NFPA 13D Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One and Two Family Dwellings
• NFPA 90A Standard for Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating System
  

APPLICABLE MODEL CODES

• IBC, International Building Code
• ICC, International Code Council
• IMC, International Mechanical Code
• IPC, International Plumbing Code
• NBCC, National Building Code of Canada
• NSPC, National Standard Plumbing Code
• UMC, Uniform Mechanical Code
• UPC, Uniform Plumbing Code

LISTINGS, APPROVALS AND ENHANCEMENTS

• UL Listed (UL 1821)
• Can be flush at return air plenums
• Exposed system risers NFPA 13D, 13R
• Exposed basement NFPA 13D (solid wood joist)
• Extended coverage (exposed)  
   - 20' spacing on pendent in lieu of 15'
   - 18' spacing on sidewall in lieu of 14'
• Use with combustible concealed sprinklers
• Tyco attic sprinkler head with wet system (to protect the floor below & feed main and ridge installation)
• Exposed sidewall sprinkler Listing for exposed pipe & fittings
   - 24' extended coverage sidewall Reliable sprinkler, 12" drop, 155°F sprinkler head
   - 18' extended coverage sidewall sprinkler, 12" drop,165°F sprinkler head
   - 16' extended coverage sidewall sprinkler, 12" drop,175°F sprinkler head
   - 14' standard coverage sidewall sprinkler, 12" drop, 200°F sprinkler head
• ULC or CUL Listed
• Factory Mutual Approved*
   - Factory Mutual Approval exposed
   - Factory Mutual Approval above drop-in ceilings
   - Factory Mutual Approval w/ Soffi-Steel soffit covering system
• LPCB Approval
• VdS Approval
• Pressure rated system by Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) both pipe and fittings
• Cell class 23547 CPVC pipe
• Cell class 24447 CPVC fittings
• Size available up to 3" in diameter
  

*as manufactured by Harvel, IPEX, Viking, NIBCO, Tyco and Durman Esquivel S A.

The above data is based on UL and FM reported Listings and Approvals as of 04/08/09. Check with UL or FM for future updates on Listings and Approval enhancements.