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Copyright 2000 AIA MASTERSPEC 12/00 (R 03/02)
PRODUCT MASTERSPEC LICENSED BY ARCOM TO NIBCO, INC.
SECTION 13915 - FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING
PART 1 - GENERAL
0.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
0.2 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes the following fire-suppression piping inside the building:
1. Automatic wet-type, Class [I] [II] [III] standpipe systems.

2. Automatic dry-type, Class [I] [II] [III] standpipe systems.
3. Semiautomatic dry-type, Class [I] [II] [III] standpipe systems.
4. Manual wet-type, Class I standpipe systems.
5. Manual dry-type, Class I standpipe systems.
6. Wet-pipe sprinkler systems.
7. Dry-pipe sprinkler systems.
8. Preaction sprinkler systems.
9. Deluge sprinkler systems.
10. Combined dry-pipe and preaction sprinkler systems.
B. Related Sections include the following:
1. Division 2 Section "Water Distribution" for piping outside the building.

2. Division 10 Section "Fire-Protection Specialties" for cabinets and fire extinguishers.
3. Division 13 Section "Fire Alarm" for alarm devices not specified in this Section.
4. Division 13 Section "[Electric-Drive, Horizontal Fire Pumps] [Diesel-Drive,
Horizontal Fire Pumps] [Electric-Drive, Vertical-Turbine Fire Pumps] [Diesel-
Drive, Vertical-Turbine Fire Pumps]" for fire pumps, pressure-maintenance pumps, and
pump controllers.
5. Division 13 Section "[Fire-Extinguishing Foam Piping] [Halogen Agent
Extinguishing Piping] [Clean-Agent Extinguishing Systems]" for extinguishing
systems.
0.3 DEFINITIONS
A. CPVC: Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride plastic.
B. CR: Chlorosulfonated polyethylene synthetic rubber.
C. High-Pressure Piping System: Fire-suppression piping system designed to operate at working

pressure higher than standard 175 psig (1200 kPa).
D. OS&Y: Outside screw and yoke.
FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING 13915 - 1

E. PE: Polyethylene plastic.
F. Underground Service-Entrance Piping: Underground service piping below the building.
0.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS
A. Combined Standpipe and Sprinkler System: Fire-suppression system with both standpipe and
sprinkler systems. Sprinkler system is supplied from standpipe system.
B. Automatic Wet-Type, Class I Standpipe System: Includes NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) hose
connections. Has open water-supply valve with pressure maintained and is capable of
supplying water demand.
C. Automatic Wet-Type, Class II Standpipe System: Includes NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) hose stations.
Has open water-supply valve with pressure maintained and is capable of supplying water
demand.
D. Automatic Wet-Type, Class III Standpipe System: Includes NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) hose stations
and NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) hose connections. Has open water-supply valve with pressure
maintained and is capable of supplying water demand.
E. Automatic Dry-Type, Class I Standpipe System: Includes NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) hose
connections. Has open water-supply valve and dry-pipe valve with standpipes containing
compressed air. Opening fire-hose valve releases compressed air and permits water pressure to
open dry-pipe valve. Water then flows into standpipes.
F. Automatic Dry-Type, Class II Standpipe System: Includes NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) hose stations.
Has open water-supply valve and dry-pipe valve with standpipes containing compressed air.
Opening fire-hose valve releases compressed air and permits water pressure to open dry-pipe
valve. Water then flows into standpipes.
G. Automatic Dry-Type, Class III Standpipe System: Includes NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) hose stations
and NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) hose connections. Has open water-supply valve and dry-pipe valve
with standpipes containing compressed air. Opening fire-hose valve releases compressed air
and permits water pressure to open dry-pipe valve. Water then flows into standpipes.
H. Semiautomatic Dry-Type, Class I Standpipe System: Includes NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) hose
connections. Has open water-supply valve and deluge valve with standpipes containing air.
Actuation of detection device permits water pressure to open deluge valve. Water then flows
into standpipes.
I. Semiautomatic Dry-Type, Class II Standpipe System: Includes NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) hose
stations. Has open water-supply valve and deluge valve with standpipes containing air.
Actuation of detection device permits water pressure to open deluge valve. Water then flows
into standpipes.
J. Semiautomatic Dry-Type, Class III Standpipe System: Includes NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) hose
stations and NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) hose connections. Has open water-supply valve and deluge
valve with standpipes containing air. Actuation of detection device permits water pressure to
open deluge valve. Water then flows into standpipes.

K. Manual Wet-Type, Class I Standpipe System: Includes NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) hose connections.
Has small water supply to maintain water in standpipes. Piping is wet, but water must be
pumped into standpipes to satisfy demand.
L. Manual Dry-Type, Class I Standpipe System: Includes NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) hose connections.
Does not have permanent water supply. Piping is dry. Water must be pumped into standpipes to
satisfy demand.
M. Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System: Automatic sprinklers are attached to piping containing water and
that is connected to water supply. Water discharges immediately from sprinklers when they are
opened. Sprinklers open when heat melts fusible link or destroys frangible device. Hose
connections are included if indicated.
N. Dry-Pipe Sprinkler System: Automatic sprinklers are attached to piping containing compressed
air. Opening of sprinklers releases compressed air and permits water pressure to open dry-pipe
valve. Water then flows into piping and discharges from opened sprinklers.
O. Preaction Sprinkler System: Automatic sprinklers are attached to piping containing air.
Actuation of fire-detection system in same area as sprinklers opens deluge valve, permitting
water to flow into piping and to discharge from sprinklers that have opened.
P. Deluge Sprinkler System: Open sprinklers are attached to piping connected to water supply
through deluge valve. Fire-detection system in same area as sprinklers opens valve. Water
flows into piping system and discharges from attached sprinklers when valve opens.
Q. Combined Dry-Pipe and Preaction Sprinkler System: Automatic sprinklers are attached to
piping containing compressed air. Fire-detection system in same area as sprinklers actuates
tripping devices that open dry-pipe valve without loss of air pressure and actuates fire alarm.
Water discharges from sprinklers that have opened.
0.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Standard Piping System Component Working Pressure: Listed for at least 175 psig (1200 kPa).
B. High-Pressure Piping System Component Working Pressure: Listed for [250 psig (1725 kPa)
minimum] [300 psig (2070 kPa)].
C. Fire-suppression standpipe system design shall be approved by authorities having jurisdiction.
1. Minimum residual pressure at each hose-connection outlet is the following:
a. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) Hose Connections: [65 psig (450 kPa)] <Insert other>.
b. NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) Hose Connections: [100 psig (690 kPa)] <Insert other>.
2. Unless otherwise indicated, the following is maximum residual pressure at required flow
at each hose-connection outlet:
a. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) Hose Connections: [100 psig (690 kPa)] <Insert other>.
b. NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) Hose Connections: [175 psig (1200 kPa)] <Insert other>.
D. Fire-suppression sprinkler system design shall be approved by authorities having jurisdiction.

1. Margin of Safety for Available Water Flow and Pressure: [10] [20] <Insert other>
percent, including losses through water-service piping, valves, and backflow preventers.
2. Sprinkler Occupancy Hazard Classifications:
a. Automobile Parking Areas: [Ordinary Hazard, Group 1] <Insert other>.

b. Building Service Areas: [Ordinary Hazard, Group 1] <Insert other>.
c. Churches: [Light Hazard] <Insert other>.
d. Electrical Equipment Rooms: [Ordinary Hazard, Group 1] <Insert other>.
e. Dry-Cleaners: [Ordinary Hazard, Group 2] <Insert other>.
f. General Storage Areas: [Ordinary Hazard, Group 1] <Insert other>.
g. Laundries: [Ordinary Hazard, Group 1] <Insert other>.
h. Libraries, Except Stack Areas: [Light Hazard] <Insert other>.
i. Library Stack Areas: [Ordinary Hazard, Group 2] <Insert other>.
j. Machine Shops: [Ordinary Hazard, Group 2] <Insert other>.
k. Mechanical Equipment Rooms: [Ordinary Hazard, Group 1] <Insert other>.
l. Office and Public Areas: [Light Hazard] <Insert other>.
m. Plastics Processing Areas: [Extra Hazard, Group 2] <Insert other>.
n. Printing Plants: [Extra Hazard, Group 1] <Insert other>.
o. Repair Garages: [Ordinary Hazard, Group 2] <Insert other>.
p. Residential Living Areas: [Light Hazard] <Insert other>.
q. Restaurant Service Areas: [Ordinary Hazard, Group 1] <Insert other>.
r. Solvent Cleaning Areas: [Extra Hazard, Group 2] <Insert other>.
s. Upholstering Plants: [Extra Hazard, Group 1] <Insert other>.
t. <Insert area: Insert hazard and group.>
3. Minimum Density for Automatic-Sprinkler Piping Design:
a. Light-Hazard Occupancy: [0.10 gpm over 1500-sq. ft. (6.3 mL/s over 139-
sq. m)] <Insert other> area.
b. Ordinary-Hazard, Group 1 Occupancy: [0.15 gpm over 1500-sq. ft. (9.5 mL/s
over 139-sq. m)] <Insert other> area.
c. Ordinary-Hazard, Group 2 Occupancy: [0.20 gpm over 1500-sq. ft. (12.6 mL/s
over 139-sq. m)] <Insert other> area.
d. Extra-Hazard, Group 1 Occupancy: [0.30 gpm over 2500-sq. ft. (18.9 mL/s over
232-sq. m)] <Insert other> area.
e. Extra-Hazard, Group 2 Occupancy: [0.40 gpm over 2500-sq. ft. (25.2 mL/s over
232-sq. m)] <Insert other> area.
f. Special Occupancy Hazard: As determined by authorities having jurisdiction.
4. Minimum Density for Deluge-Sprinkler Piping Design:
a. Ordinary-Hazard, Group 1 Occupancy: [0.15 gpm (9.5 mL/s)] <Insert other>

over entire area.
b. Ordinary-Hazard, Group 2 Occupancy: [0.20 gpm (12.6 mL/s)] <Insert other>
over entire area.
c. Extra-Hazard, Group 1 Occupancy: [0.30 gpm (18.9 mL/s)] <Insert other> over
entire area.
d. Extra-Hazard, Group 2 Occupancy: [0.40 gpm (25.2 mL/s)] <Insert other> over
entire area.
e. Special Occupancy Hazard: As determined by authorities having jurisdiction.

5. Maximum Protection Area per Sprinkler: Per UL listing.

6. Maximum Protection Area per Sprinkler:
a. Office Spaces: [120 sq. ft. (11.1 sq. m)] [225 sq. ft. (20.9 sq. m)] <Insert other>.
b. Storage Areas: [130 sq. ft. (12.1 sq. m)] <Insert other>.
c. Mechanical Equipment Rooms: [130 sq. ft. (12.1 sq. m)] <Insert other>.
d. Electrical Equipment Rooms: [130 sq. ft. (12.1 sq. m)] <Insert other>.
e. Other Areas: According to NFPA 13 recommendations, unless otherwise
indicated.
7. Total Combined Hose-Stream Demand Requirement: According to NFPA 13, unless

otherwise indicated:
a. Light-Hazard Occupancies: [100 gpm (6.3 L/s) for 30 minutes] <Insert other>.
b. Ordinary-Hazard Occupancies: [250 gpm (15.75 L/s) for 60 to 90 minutes]
<Insert other>.
c. Extra-Hazard Occupancies: [500 gpm (31.5 L/s) for 90 to 120 minutes] <Insert
other>.
d. <Insert other occupancy or storage class or group: Insert requirements.>
E. Seismic Performance: Fire-suppression piping shall be capable of withstanding the effects of

earthquake motions determined according to NFPA 13 and [ASCE 7, "Minimum Design
Loads for Buildings and Other Structures": Section 9, "Earthquake Loads."] <Insert
applicable code requirement.>
0.6 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For the following:
1. Piping materials, including [dielectric fittings and] [dielectric fittings, flexible

connections, and] [flexible connections and] sprinkler specialty fittings.
2. Pipe hangers and supports[, including seismic restraints].
3. Valves, including listed fire-protection valves, unlisted general-duty valves, and specialty
valves and trim.
4. Air compressors, including electrical data.
5. Excess-pressure pumps, including electrical data.
6. Sprinklers, escutcheons, and guards. Include sprinkler flow characteristics, mounting,
finish, and other pertinent data.
7. Hose connections, including size, type, and finish.
8. Hose stations, including size, type, and finish of hose connections; type and length of fire
hoses; finish of fire hose couplings; type, material, and finish of nozzles; and finish of
rack.
9. Roof hose cabinets.
10. Monitors.
11. Fire hydrants.
12. Fire department connections, including type; number, size, and arrangement of inlets;
caps and chains; size and direction of outlet; escutcheon and marking; and finish.
13. Alarm devices, including electrical data.
B. Shop Drawings: Diagram power, signal, and control wiring.

C. Fire-hydrant flow test report.
D. Approved Sprinkler Piping Drawings: Working plans, prepared according to NFPA 13, that
have been approved by authorities having jurisdiction, including hydraulic calculations, if
applicable.
E. Field Test Reports and Certificates: Indicate and interpret test results for compliance with
performance requirements and as described in [NFPA 13] [NFPA 13 and NFPA 14]
[NFPA 14]. Include "Contractor's Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping" and
"Contractor's Material and Test Certificate for Underground Piping."
F. Welding certificates.
G. Field quality-control test reports.
H. Operation and Maintenance Data: For [standpipe] [standpipe and sprinkler] [sprinkler]
specialties to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals.
0.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer Qualifications:
1. Installer's responsibilities include designing, fabricating, and installing fire-suppression

systems and providing professional engineering services needed to assume engineering
responsibility. Base calculations on results of fire-hydrant flow test.
a. Engineering Responsibility: Preparation of working plans, calculations, and field

test reports by a qualified professional engineer.
B. Welding: Qualify processes and operators according to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code: Section IX.
C. NFPA Standards: Fire-suppression-system equipment, specialties, accessories, installation, and

testing shall comply with the following:
1. NFPA 13, "Installation of Sprinkler Systems."

2. NFPA 13R, "Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and
Including Four Stories in Height."
3. NFPA 14, "Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant, and Hose Systems."
4. NFPA 24, "Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances."
5. NFPA 230, "Fire Protection of Storage."
0.8 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate layout and installation of sprinklers with other construction that penetrates ceilings,
including light fixtures, HVAC equipment, and partition assemblies.
0.9 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Furnish extra materials described below that match products installed and that are packaged
with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.
1. Sprinkler Cabinets: Finished, wall-mounting, steel cabinet with hinged cover, with space
for minimum of six spare sprinklers plus sprinkler wrench. Include number of sprinklers
required by NFPA 13 and sprinkler wrench. Include separate cabinet with sprinklers and
wrench for each type of sprinkler on Project.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
0.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. In other Part 2 articles where titles below introduce lists, the following requirements apply to
product selection:
1. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers

offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to,
manufacturers specified.
2. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the
manufacturers specified.
3. Basis-of-Design Product: The design is based on the product named. Subject to
compliance with requirements, provide either the named product or a comparable product
by one of the other manufacturers specified.
0.2 DUCTILE-IRON PIPE AND FITTINGS
A. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with mechanical-joint bell end and plain
end.
1. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Fittings: [AWWA C110, ductile- or gray-iron standard

pattern] [AWWA C110, ductile- or gray-iron standard pattern or AWWA C153,
ductile-iron compact pattern] [AWWA C153, ductile-iron compact pattern].
2. Glands, Gaskets, and Bolts: AWWA C111, ductile- or gray-iron gland, rubber gasket, and
steel bolts and nuts.
B. Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with push-on-joint bell end and plain end.
1. Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Fittings: [AWWA C110, ductile- or gray-iron standard

pattern] [AWWA C110, ductile- or gray-iron standard pattern or AWWA C153,
ductile-iron compact pattern] [AWWA C153, ductile-iron compact pattern].
2. Gaskets: AWWA C111, rubber.
C. Grooved-End, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with factory- or field-formed, radius-cut-

grooved ends according to AWWA C606.
1. Grooved-Joint Piping Systems:
a. [Available ]Manufacturers:

1) Victaulic Co. of America.

2) <Insert manufacturer's name.>
b. Grooved-End Fittings: ASTM A 536, ductile-iron casting with OD matching

ductile-iron-pipe OD[ and cement lining].
c. Grooved-End-Pipe Couplings: AWWA C606, gasketed fitting matching ductile-
iron-pipe OD. Include ductile-iron housing with keys matching ductile-iron-pipe
and fitting grooves,[ prelubricated] rubber gasket with center leg, and steel bolts
and nuts.
d. Grooved-End-Pipe Transition Coupling: UL 213 and AWWA C606, gasketed
fitting with end matching ductile-iron-pipe OD and end matching steel-pipe OD.
Include ductile-iron housing with key matching ductile-iron-pipe groove and key
matching steel-pipe groove,[ prelubricated] rubber gasket listed for use with
housing, and steel bolts and nuts.
e. Grooved-End Transition Flange: UL 213, gasketed fitting with key for ductile-
iron-pipe dimensions. Include flange-type, ductile-iron housing with rubber gasket
listed for use with housing and steel bolts and nuts.
0.3 STEEL PIPE AND FITTINGS
A. Threaded-End, Standard-Weight Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M, ASTM A 135, or

ASTM A 795,[ hot-dip galvanized where indicated and] with factory- or field-formed
threaded ends.
1. Cast-Iron Threaded Flanges: ASME B16.1.

2. Malleable-Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.3.
3. Gray-Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.4.
4. Steel Threaded Pipe Nipples: ASTM A 733, made of ASTM A 53/A 53M or
ASTM A 106, Schedule 40, seamless steel pipe[ hot-dip galvanized where indicated].
Include ends matching joining method.
5. Steel Threaded Couplings: ASTM A 865[ hot-dip galvanized-steel pipe where
indicated].
B. Plain-End, Standard-Weight Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M, ASTM A 135, or

ASTM A 795[ hot-dip galvanized-steel pipe where indicated].
1. Locking-Lug Fittings: UL 213, ductile-iron body with retainer lugs that require one-
quarter turn to secure pipe in fitting.
1) Anvil International, Inc.

3) Ward Manufacturing.
C. Plain-End, Standard-Weight Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M, ASTM A 135, or

ASTM A 795[ hot-dip galvanized-steel pipe where indicated].
1. Steel Welding Fittings: ASTM A 234/A 234M, and ASME B16.9 or ASME B16.11.

2. Steel Flanges and Flanged Fittings: ASME B16.5.
D. Grooved-End, Standard-Weight Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M, ASTM A 135, or

ASTM A 795, [hot-dip galvanized where indicated and] with [factory- or field-formed,
square-cut] [factory- or field-formed, square-cut- or roll] [factory- or field-formed, roll]-
grooved ends.

2) Central Sprinkler Corp.
3) Ductilic, Inc.
4) JDH Pacific, Inc.
5) National Fittings, Inc.
6) Shurjoint Piping Products, Inc.
7) Southwestern Pipe, Inc.
8) Star Pipe Products; Star Fittings Div.
b. Grooved-End Fittings: UL-listed, ASTM A 536, ductile-iron casting with OD

matching steel-pipe OD.
c. Grooved-End-Pipe Couplings: UL 213 and AWWA C606, rigid pattern, unless
otherwise indicated; gasketed fitting matching steel-pipe OD. Include ductile-iron
housing with keys matching steel-pipe and fitting grooves,[ prelubricated] rubber
gasket listed for use with housing, and steel bolts and nuts.
E. Threaded-End, Schedule 30 Steel Pipe: ASTM A 135 or ASTM A 795, with wall thickness less
than Schedule 40 and equal to or greater than Schedule 30; or ASTM A 795 and
ASME B36.10M, Schedule 30 wrought-steel pipe;[ hot-dip galvanized where indicated and]
with factory- or field-threaded ends.

ASTM A 106, Schedule 40, seamless steel pipe[ hot-dip galvanized where indicated].
Include ends matching joining method.
5. Steel Threaded Couplings: ASTM A 865[ hot-dip galvanized-steel pipe where
indicated].
F. Plain-End, Schedule 30 Steel Pipe: ASTM A 135 or ASTM A 795, with wall thickness less
ASME B36.10M, Schedule 30 wrought-steel pipe[ hot-dip galvanized where indicated].


G. Plain-End, Schedule 30 Steel Pipe: ASTM A 135 or ASTM A 795, with wall thickness less
ASME B36.10M, Schedule 30 wrought-steel pipe[ hot-dip galvanized where indicated].
H. Grooved-End, Schedule 30 Steel Pipe: ASTM A 135 or ASTM A 795, with wall thickness less
ASME B36.10M, Schedule 30 wrought-steel pipe[ hot-dip galvanized where indicated]; with
factory- or field-formed, roll-grooved ends.

3) Ductilic, Inc.

I. Threaded-End, Threadable, Thinwall Steel Pipe: ASTM A 135 or ASTM A 795, with wall
thickness less than Schedule 40 and greater than Schedule 10, and with factory- or field-formed
threaded ends.

ASTM A 106, Schedule 40, seamless steel pipe.

5. Steel Threaded Couplings: ASTM A 865.
J. Plain-End, Threadable, Thinwall Steel Pipe: ASTM A 135 or ASTM A 795, with wall thickness
less than Schedule 40 and greater than Schedule 10.

K. Plain-End, Threadable, Thinwall Steel Pipe: ASTM A 135 or ASTM A 795, with wall thickness
L. Grooved-End, Threadable, Thinwall Steel Pipe: ASTM A 135 or ASTM A 795, with wall
thickness less than Schedule 40 and greater than Schedule 10, and with factory- or field-formed,
roll-grooved ends.

3) Ductilic, Inc.

M. Plain-End, Schedule 10 Steel Pipe: ASTM A 135 or ASTM A 795, Schedule 10 in NPS 5
(DN 125) and smaller; and NFPA 13-specified wall thickness in NPS 6 to NPS 10 (DN 150 to
DN 250).


N. Plain-End, Schedule 10 Steel Pipe: ASTM A 135 or ASTM A 795, Schedule 10 in NPS 5
(DN 125) and smaller; and NFPA 13 specified wall thickness in NPS 6 to NPS 10 (DN 150 to
DN 250).
O. Grooved-End, Schedule 10 Steel Pipe: ASTM A 135 or ASTM A 795, Schedule 10 in NPS 5
(DN 125) and smaller; and NFPA 13-specified wall thickness in NPS 6 to NPS 10 (DN 150 to
DN 250); with factory- or field-formed, roll-grooved ends.

3) Ductilic, Inc.

P. Plain-End, Nonstandard OD, Thinwall Steel Pipe: ASTM A 135 or ASTM A 795, with wall
thickness less than Schedule 10.

Q. Grooved-End, Nonstandard OD, Thinwall Steel Pipe: ASTM A 135 or ASTM A 795, with wall
thickness less than Schedule 10; with factory- or field-formed, roll-grooved ends.

3) Ductilic, Inc.

R. Plain-End, Hybrid Steel Pipe: ASTM A 135 or ASTM A 795, lightwall, with wall thickness
S. Grooved-End, Hybrid Steel Pipe: ASTM A 135 or ASTM A 795, lightwall, with wall thickness
less than Schedule 10 and greater than Schedule 5; with factory- or field-formed, roll-grooved
ends.

3) Ductilic, Inc.


T. Schedule 5 Steel Pipe: ASTM A 135 or ASTM A 795, lightwall, with plain ends.
1. Steel Pressure-Seal Fittings: UL 213, FM-approved, 175-psig (1200-kPa) working-

pressure rating with steel housing, rubber O-rings, and pipe stop; for use with UL 45-
listed, fitting manufacturer's, pressure-sealing tools.

0.4 COPPER TUBE AND FITTINGS
A. Soft Copper Tube: [ASTM B 88, Type K (ASTM B 88M, Type A)] [ASTM B 88, Type K
(ASTM B 88M, Type A) or ASTM B 88, Type L (ASTM B 88M, Type B)] [ASTM B 88,
Type L (ASTM B 88M, Type B)], water tube, annealed temper; with plain ends.
1. Copper fittings: ASME B16.18, cast-copper-alloy or ASME B16.22, wrought-copper,

solder-joint pressure type. Furnish only wrought-copper fittings if indicated.
2. Brazing Filler Metals: AWS A5.8, BCuP-3 or BCuP-4.
B. Plain-End, Hard Copper Tube: [ASTM B 88, Type K (ASTM B 88M, Type A)] [ASTM B 88,
Type K (ASTM B 88M, Type A) or ASTM B 88, Type L (ASTM B 88M, Type B)]
[ASTM B 88, Type L (ASTM B 88M, Type B)], water tube, drawn temper.
1. Copper Fittings: ASME B16.18, cast-copper-alloy or ASME B16.22, wrought-copper,

solder-joint pressure type. Furnish only wrought-copper fittings if indicated.
1) NIBCO.
2. Bronze Flanges: ASME B16.24, Class 150, with solder-joint end. Furnish Class 300
flanges if required to match tubing system.
1) NIBCO.
3. Copper Unions: MSS SP-123, cast-copper-alloy, hexagonal-stock body with ball-and-

socket metal-to-metal seating surfaces, and solder-joint or threaded ends.

1) NIBCO.
4. Copper, Mechanically Formed Tee Option: For forming T-branch on copper water tube.
1) T-Drill Industries, Inc.

5. Brazing Filler Metals: AWS A5.8, BCuP-3 or BCuP-4.
C. Grooved-End, Hard Copper Tube: [ASTM B 88, Type K (ASTM B 88M, Type A)]
[ASTM B 88, Type K (ASTM B 88M, Type A) or ASTM B 88, Type L (ASTM B 88M,
Type B)] [ASTM B 88, Type L (ASTM B 88M, Type B)], water tube, drawn temper; with
factory- or field-formed, roll-grooved ends.
1. Copper, Mechanically Formed Tee Option: For forming T-branch on copper water tube.
1) T-Drill Industries, Inc.

2. Grooved-Joint Systems:

b. Grooved-End Copper Fittings: ASTM B 75 (ASTM B 75M), copper tube or

ASTM B 584, bronze casting. Fittings may have ends factory or field expanded to
steel-pipe OD if required for copper tube systems using grooved-end-pipe
couplings.
c. Grooved-End-Tube Couplings: UL 213, rigid pattern, unless otherwise indicated;
gasketed fitting equivalent to AWWA C606, but made to match copper-tube OD.
Include ductile-iron housing with keys matching steel-pipe and fitting grooves,
[ prelubricated] rubber gasket listed for use with housing, and steel bolts and nuts.
Use grooved-end-pipe couplings for tube and fitting that have expanded ends.
0.5 CPVC PIPE AND FITTINGS
A. CPVC Pipe: ASTM F 442/F 442M and UL 1821, SDR 13.5, for 175-psig (1200-kPa) rated
pressure at 150 deg F (62 deg C), with plain ends. Include "Listed" and "CPVC Sprinkler Pipe"
markings.
1. CPVC Fittings: UL-listed, for 175-psig (1200-kPa) rated pressure at 150 deg F
(62 deg C), socket type. Include "Listed" and "CPVC Sprinkler Fitting" markings.

1) NIBCO.
b. NPS 3/4 to NPS 1-1/2 (DN 20 to DN 40): ASTM F 438 and UL 1821,
Schedule 40.
c. NPS 2 to NPS 3 (DN 50 to DN 80): ASTM F 439 and UL 1821, Schedule 80.
2. Adhesive: ASTM F 493, solvent cement recommended by pipe and fitting manufacturer
and made for joining CPVC sprinkler pipe and fittings. Include cleaner or primer
recommended by manufacturer of pipe and fittings.
0.6 DIELECTRIC FITTINGS
A. Assembly shall be copper alloy, ferrous, and insulating materials with ends matching piping
system.
B. Dielectric Unions: Factory-fabricated assembly, designed for 250-psig (1725-kPa) minimum

working pressure at 180 deg F (82 deg C). Include insulating material that isolates dissimilar
materials and ends with inside threads according to ASME B1.20.1.
1. [Available ]Manufacturers:
a. Capitol Manufacturing Co.

b. Central Plastics Company.
c. Epco Sales, Inc.
d. Hart Industries International, Inc.
e. Watts Industries, Inc.; Water Products Div.
f. Zurn Industries, Inc.; Wilkins Div.
g. <Insert manufacturer's name.>
C. Dielectric Flanges: Factory-fabricated companion-flange assembly, for 175-psig (1200-kPa)

minimum working-pressure rating as required for piping system.
a. Capitol Manufacturing Co.

b. Central Plastics Company.
c. Epco Sales, Inc.
d. Watts Industries, Inc.; Water Products Div.
e. <Insert manufacturer's name.>
D. Dielectric Flange Insulation Kits: Components for field assembly shall include CR or phenolic
gasket, PE or phenolic bolt sleeves, phenolic washers, and steel backing washers.
a. Advance Products and Systems, Inc.

b. Calpico, Inc.

c. Central Plastics Company.

d. Pipeline Seal and Insulator, Inc.
E. Dielectric Couplings: Galvanized steel with inert and noncorrosive thermoplastic lining and
threaded ends and 300-psig (2070-kPa) working-pressure rating at 225 deg F (107 deg C).
a. Calpico, Inc.
b. Lochinvar Corp.
c. <Insert manufacturer's name.>
F. Dielectric Nipples: Electroplated steel with inert and noncorrosive thermoplastic lining, with
combination of plain, threaded, or grooved ends and 300-psig (2070-kPa) working-pressure
rating at 225 deg F (107 deg C).
a. Perfection Corporation.
b. Precision Plumbing Products, Inc.
c. Victaulic Co. of America.
d. <Insert manufacturer's name.>
0.7 FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS
A. Flexible connectors shall have materials suitable for system fluid. Include [175-psig (1200-
kPa) minimum] [250-psig (1725-kPa) minimum] [300-psig (2070-kPa) minimum] working-
pressure rating and ends according to the following:
1. NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Threaded.

2. NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Flanged.
3. Option for NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Grooved for use with grooved-end-pipe
couplings.
B. [Available ]Manufacturers:
1. Anamet Inc.
2. Flex-Hose Co., Inc.
3. Flexicraft Industries.
4. Flex-Pression, Ltd.
5. Flex-Weld, Inc.
6. Hyspan Precision Products, Inc.
7. Mercer Rubber Co.
8. Metraflex, Inc.
9. Proco Products, Inc.
10. Unaflex Inc.
11. <Insert manufacturer's name.>

C. Bronze-Hose, Flexible Connectors: Corrugated, bronze, inner tubing covered with bronze wire
braid. Include copper-tube ends or bronze flanged ends, braze welded to hose.
D. Stainless-Steel-Hose/Steel Pipe, Flexible Connectors: Corrugated, stainless-steel, inner tubing

covered with stainless-steel wire braid. Include steel nipples or flanges, welded to hose.
E. Stainless-Steel-Hose/Stainless-Steel Pipe, Flexible Connectors: Corrugated, stainless-steel,

inner tubing covered with stainless-steel wire braid. Include stainless-steel nipples or flanges,
welded to hose.
0.8 CORROSION-PROTECTIVE ENCASEMENT FOR PIPING
A. Encasement for Underground Metal Piping: ASTM A 674 or AWWA C105, PE film, 0.008-
inch (0.20-mm) minimum thickness, tube or sheet.
0.9 SPRINKLER SPECIALTY FITTINGS
A. Sprinkler specialty fittings shall be UL listed or FM approved, with 175-psig (1200-kPa)

minimum working-pressure rating, and made of materials compatible with piping. Sprinkler
specialty fittings shall have [250-psig (1725-kPa) minimum] [300-psig (2070-kPa)] working-
pressure rating if fittings are components of high-pressure piping system.
B. Outlet Specialty Fittings:
a. Anvil International, Inc.

b. Central Sprinkler Corp.
c. Ductilic, Inc.
d. JDH Pacific, Inc.
e. National Fittings, Inc.
f. Shurjoint Piping Products, Inc.
g. Southwestern Pipe, Inc.
h. Star Pipe Products; Star Fittings Div.
i. Victaulic Co. of America.
j. Ward Manufacturing.
k. <Insert manufacturer's name.>
2. Mechanical-T and -Cross Fittings: UL 213, ductile-iron housing with gaskets, bolts and
nuts, and threaded, locking-lug, or grooved outlets.
3. Snap-On and Strapless Outlet Fittings: UL 213, ductile-iron housing or casting with
gasket and threaded outlet.
C. Sprinkler Drain and Alarm Test Fittings: Cast- or ductile-iron body; with threaded or locking-
lug inlet and outlet, test valve, and orifice and sight glass.
a. Central Sprinkler Corp.

b. Fire-End and Croker Corp.

c. Viking Corp.
d. Victaulic Co. of America.
D. Sprinkler Branch-Line Test Fittings: Brass body with threaded inlet, capped drain outlet, and
threaded outlet for sprinkler.
a. Elkhart Brass Mfg. Co., Inc.

b. Fire-End and Croker Corp.
c. Potter-Roemer; Fire-Protection Div.
E. Sprinkler Inspector's Test Fitting: Cast- or ductile-iron housing with threaded inlet and drain
outlet and sight glass.
a. AGF Manufacturing Co.

c. G/J Innovations, Inc.
d. Triple R Specialty of Ajax, Inc.
F. Drop-Nipple Fittings: UL 1474, adjustable with threaded inlet and outlet, and seals.
a. CECA, LLC.
b. Merit.
G. Dry-Pipe-System Fittings: UL listed for dry-pipe service.
0.10 LISTED FIRE-PROTECTION VALVES
A. Valves shall be UL and ULC listed and FM approved, with 175-psig (1200 kPa) minimum
pressure rating. Valves shall have [250-psig (1725-kPa) minimum] [300-psig (2070-kPa)]
pressure rating if valves are components of high-pressure piping system.
B. Gate Valves with Wall or Upright Indicator Posts:
1. Flanged-End IBBM Gate Valves, NPS 4 (DN 100) and Larger: Comply with UL 262,
ductile-iron or cast-iron body, bronze mounted, with solid disc, nonrising stem, operating
nut, flanged ends, and 175-psig (1200 kPa) CWP rating.
a. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model F-609 or a comparable product by one of

the following:

1) Crane Co.; Crane Valve Group; Crane Valves.

2) Grinnell Fire Protection.
2. Mechanical Joint-End IBBM Gate Valves, NPS 4 (DN 100) and Larger: Comply with
UL 262, ductile-iron or cast-iron body, bronze mounted, with solid disc, nonrising stem,
operating nut, mechanical joint ends, and 175-psig (1200 kPa) CWP rating.
a. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model M-609 or a comparable product by one

of the following:

3. Flanged-End Gate Resilient Wedge Valves, NPS 4 (DN 100) and Larger: Comply with
UL 262, ductile-iron body, bronze mounted, with resilient wedge, nonrising stem,
operating nut, flanged ends, and 250-psig (1725 kPa) CWP rating.
a. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model F-609-RW or a comparable product by

one of the following:

4. Mechanical Joint-End Resilient Wedge Gate Valves, NPS 4 (DN 100) and Larger:
Comply with UL 262, ductile-iron body, bronze mounted, with resilient wedge, nonrising
stem, operating nut, mechanical joint ends, and 250-psig (1725 kPa) CWP rating.
a. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model M-609-RW or a comparable product by


5. Horizontal-Wall Indicator Posts: Comply with UL 789, horizontal-wall post type,

ductile-iron body, with extension rod, locking device, and ductile-iron barrel.
a. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model NIP-2AJ or a comparable product by one

of the following:

6. Upright Indicator Posts: Comply with UL 789, upright post type, ductile-iron body, with
extension rod, locking device, and ductile-iron barrel.

a. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model NIP-1AJ or a comparable product by one

of the following:

C. Ball Valves: Comply with UL 1091, gear operator shall be indoor and outdoor rated, and valve
ends shall match connecting piping.
1. Threaded-End Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Smaller:: Bronze body (no copper alloy
(brass) allowed containing more than 15 percent zinc), threaded ends, and 300 psig (2070
kPa) CWP rating.
a. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model KT-505-4 or a comparable product by

1) Victaullic Co. of America.

2. Grooved-End Valves, NPS 2 and NPS 2-1/2 (DN 50 and DN 65): Bronze body (no
copper alloy (brass) allowed containing more than 15 percent zinc), grooved ends, and
300 psig (2070 kPa) CWP rating.
a. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model KG-505-4 or a comparable product by


D. Butterfly Valves: Comply with UL 1091; gear operator shall be indoor and outdoor rated and
valve ends shall match connecting piping.
1. Wafer-Type Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Ductile-iron body; wafer type, and
a. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model WD-3510-4 or a comparable product by


2. Lug-Type Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Ductile-iron body, full-lug type, and
a. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model LD-3510-4 or a comparable product by



3. Grooved-End Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Ductile-iron body, grooved ends,
and 300 psig (2070 kPa) CWP rating.
a. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model GD-4765-4 or a comparable product by


E. Check Valves: Comply with UL 312 (unless noted).
1. Flanged-End Valves NPS 2 (DN 50) and Larger: Swing type, cast-iron body, flanged
ends, and 175 psig (1200 kPa) CWP rating.
a. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model F-908-W or a comparable product by


2. Wafer-End Valves NPS 2 (DN 50) and Larger: Spring type, ductile-iron body with twin
disc, wafer ends, and 250 psig (1725 kPa) CWP rating.
a. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model KW-900-W or a comparable product by


3. Grooved-End Valves NPS 2 (DN 50) and Larger: Spring type, ductile-iron body with
twin disc, grooved ends, and 250 psig (1725 kPa) CWP rating.
a. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model KG-900-W or a comparable product by


4. Flanged-End MSS High Pressure IBBM Valves NPS 2 (DN 50) and Larger: Swing type,
cast-iron body, flanged ends, and 500 psig (3450 kPa) CWP rating.
a. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model F-968-B or a comparable product by one

of the following:


F. Gate Valves: Comply with UL 262(unless noted), OS&Y type.
1. Bronze Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Bronze body(no copper alloy (brass)
allowed containing more than 15 percent zinc), threaded ends, and 175 psig (1200 kPa)
CWP rating.
a. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model T-104-O or a comparable product by one

of the following:

2. IBBM Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Cast-iron or ductile-iron body, bronze
mounted with solid wedge, flanged ends, and 175 psig (1200 kPa) CWP rating.
a. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model F-607-O or a comparable product by one

of the following:

3. Resilient Wedge Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Ductile-iron body, bronze
mounted with resilient wedge, flanged ends, and 250 psig (1725 kPa) CWP rating.
a. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model F-607-RW or a comparable product by


4. IBBM Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Cast-iron or ductile-iron body, bronze
mounted with solid wedge, flanged ends, and 300 psig (2070 kPa) CWP rating.

of the following:

5. MSS High Pressure IBBM Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Cast-iron or ductile-
iron body, bronze mounted with solid wedge, flanged ends, and 500 psig (3450 kPa)
CWP rating.

of the following:


G. Indicating Valves: Comply with UL 1091, with integral indicating device, gear operator shall
be indoor and outdoor rated, and ends shall match connecting piping.
1. Indicator: [Electrical, 115-V ac, prewired, single-circuit, supervisory switch]

[Electrical, 115-V ac, prewired, 2-circuit, supervisory switch] [Visual].
2. Indicating Threaded-End Ball Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Bronze body (no
copper alloy (brass) allowed containing more than 15 percent zinc), threaded ends, and
a. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model KT-505-8 or a comparable product by


3. Indicating Grooved-End Ball Valves, NPS 2 and NPS 2-1/2 (DN 50 and DN 65): Bronze
body (no copper alloy (brass) allowed containing more than 15 percent zinc), grooved
ends, and 300 psig (2070 kPa) CWP rating.
a. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model KG-505-8 or a comparable product by


4. Indicating Wafer-Type Butterfly Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Ductile-iron
body, wafer-type ends, and 250 psig (1725 kPa) CWP rating.
a. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model WD-3510-8 or a comparable product by


5. Indicating Lug Type Butterfly Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Ductile-iron body,
full-lug type ends, and 250 psig (1725 kPa) CWP rating.
a. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model LD-3510-8 or a comparable product by


6. Indicating Grooved-End Valves, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Ductile-iron body,
grooved ends, and 300 psig (2070 kPa) CWP rating.

a. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model GD-4765-8 or a comparable product by


0.11 UNLISTED GENERAL-DUTY VALVES
A. UL 258 Ball Valves NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Comply with UL 258, 2-piece bronze body
(no copper alloy (brass) allowed containing more than 15 percent zinc), chrome-plated brass
ball, blowout-proof stem, threaded ends, and175 psig (1200 kPa) CWP rating.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model KT-585-70-UL or a comparable product by one

of the following:
a. Crane Co.; Crane Valve Group; Crane Valves.

b. Grinnell Fire Protection.
B. MSS SP-110 Ball Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Comply with MSS SP-110, 2-piece
bronze body (no copper alloy (brass) allowed containing more than 15 percent zinc), chrome-
plated brass ball, blowout-proof stem, threaded ends, and 600-psig (4140-kPa) CWP rating.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model KT-585-70 or a comparable product by one of

the following:

C. Horizontal, Swing-Type Check Valves NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Comply with MSS SP-80,
Type 4, Class 125 minimum, with bronze body (no copper alloy (brass) allowed containing
more than 15 percent zinc), nonmetallic disc, threaded ends, and 200 psig (1380 kPa) CWP
rating.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model KT-403-W or a comparable product by one of

the following:

D. Vertical, Spring-Type Check Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Comply with MSS SP-80,
Type 2, Class 125 minimum, with bronze body (no copper alloy (brass) allowed containing
more than 15 percent zinc), nonmetallic disc, threaded ends, and 200 psig (1380 kPa) CWP
rating.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model T-480 or a comparable product by one of the

following:


E. Gate Valves NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Comply with MSS SP-80, Type 2, rising stem,
bronze body (no copper alloy (brass) allowed containing more than 15 percent zinc), solid
wedge, threaded ends, and 200 psig (1380 kPa) CWP rating.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model T-111 or a comparable product by one of the

following:

F. Straight Globe Valves NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Comply with UL 258, Class 125 minimum,
with bronze body (no copper alloy (brass) allowed containing more than 15 percent zinc),
nonmetallic disc, threaded ends, and 175 psig (1200 kPa) CWP rating.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model KT-65-UL and KT-211-W-UL or a comparable

product by one of the following:

G. Angle Globe Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Comply with UL 258, Class 125 minimum,
with bronze body (no copper alloy (brass) allowed containing more than 15 percent zinc),
nonmetallic disc, threaded ends, and 175 psig (1200 kPa) CWP rating.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model KT-67-UL and T-301-W or a comparable


H. Side-Outlet, Three-Way Globe Valves, NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Comply with MSS SP-80,
Class 125 minimum, with bronze body (no copper alloy (brass) allowed containing more than
15 percent zinc), nonmetallic disc, threaded ends, and 400 psig (2760 kPa) CWP rating.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Model KT-291-W3 or a comparable product by one of

the following:


0.12 SPECIALTY VALVES
A. Sprinkler System Control Valves: UL listed or FM approved, cast- or ductile-iron body with
flanged or grooved ends, and 175-psig (1200-kPa) minimum pressure rating. Control valves
shall have [250-psig (1725-kPa) minimum] [300-psig (2070-kPa)] pressure rating if valves are
components of high-pressure piping system.
a. AFAC Inc.
c. Firematic Sprinkler Devices, Inc.
d. Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation.
e. Grinnell Fire Protection.
f. Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.
g. Star Sprinkler Inc.
h. Venus Fire Protection, Ltd.
i. Victaulic Co. of America.
j. Viking Corp.
k. <Insert manufacturer's name.>
2. Alarm Check Valves: UL 193, designed for horizontal or vertical installation, with
bronze grooved seat with O-ring seals, single-hinge pin, and latch design. Include trim
sets for bypass, drain, electrical sprinkler alarm switch, pressure gages,[ retarding
chamber,] and fill-line attachment with strainer.
a. Drip Cup Assembly: Pipe drain without valves and separate from main drain
piping.
b. Drip Cup Assembly: Pipe drain with check valve to main drain piping.
3. Dry-Pipe Valves: UL 260, differential type; with bronze seat with O-ring seals, single-
hinge pin, and latch design. Include UL 1486, quick-opening devices, trim sets for air
supply, drain, priming level, alarm connections, ball drip valves, pressure gages, priming
chamber attachment, and fill-line attachment.
a. Air-Pressure Maintenance Device: UL 260, automatic device to maintain correct

air pressure in piping. Include shutoff valves to permit servicing without shutting
down sprinkler piping, bypass valve for quick filling, pressure regulator or switch
to maintain pressure, strainer, pressure ratings with 14- to 60-psig (95- to 410-kPa)
adjustable range, and 175-psig (1200-kPa) maximum inlet pressure.
1) [Available ]Manufacturers:
a) AFAC Inc.
b) Central Sprinkler Corp.
c) General Air Products, Inc.
d) Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation.
e) Grinnell Fire Protection.
f) Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.
g) Star Sprinkler Inc.
h) Viking Corp.

i) <Insert manufacturer's name.>
b. Air Compressor: UL 753, fractional horsepower, 120-V ac, 60 Hz, single phase.
1) [Available ]Manufacturers:
a) AFAC Inc.
b) Gast Manufacturing, Inc.
c) Grinnell Fire Protection.
d) Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.
e) Viking Corp.
f) <Insert manufacturer's name.>
4. Deluge Valves: UL 260, cast-iron body, hydraulically operated, differential-pressure

type. Include bronze seat with O-ring seals, trim sets for bypass, drain, electrical
sprinkler alarm switch, pressure gages, drip cup assembly piped without valves and
separate from main drain line, fill-line attachment with strainer, and push-rod chamber
supply connection.
a. Wet, Pilot-Line Trim Set: Include gage to read push-rod chamber pressure, globe
valve for manual operation of deluge valve, and connection for actuation device.
b. Dry, Pilot-Line Trim Set: Include dry, pilot-line actuator; air- and water-pressure
gages; low-air-pressure warning switch; air relief valve; and actuation device. Dry,
pilot-line actuator includes cast-iron, operated, diaphragm-type valve with resilient
facing plate, resilient diaphragm, and replaceable bronze seat. Valve includes
threaded water and air inlets and water outlet. Loss of air pressure on dry, pilot-
line side allows pilot-line actuator to open and causes deluge valve to open
immediately.
B. Pressure-Regulating Valves: UL 1468, brass or bronze, [NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40)] [NPS 1-1/2 and
NPS 2-1/2 (DN 40 and DN 65)] [NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65)], 400-psig (2760-kPa) minimum rating.
Include female NPS inlet and outlet, adjustable setting feature, and straight or 90-degree-angle
pattern design as indicated.
1. Finish: Rough [metal] [chrome-plated].

a. AFAC Inc.
b. Elkhart Brass Mfg. Co., Inc.
c. Fire-End and Croker Corp.
d. GMR International Equipment Corporation.
f. Potter-Roemer; Fire Protection Div.
g. Zurn Industries, Inc.; Wilkins Div.
h. <Insert manufacturer's name.>
C. Automatic Drain Valves: UL 1726, NPS 3/4 (DN 20), ball-check device with threaded ends.
a. AFAC Inc.


0.13 MANUAL CONTROL STATIONS
A. Manual Control Stations: UL listed or FM approved, hydraulic operation, with union, NPS 1/2
(DN 15) pipe nipple, and bronze ball valve. Include metal enclosure labeled "MANUAL
CONTROL STATION" with operating instructions and cover held closed by breakable strut to
prevent accidental opening.
0.14 CONTROL PANELS
A. Description: Single-area, two-area, or single-area cross-zoned type control panel as indicated,

including NEMA ICS 6, Type 1 enclosure, detector, alarm, and solenoid-valve circuitry for
operation of deluge valves. Panels contain power supply; battery charger; standby batteries;
field-wiring terminal strip; electrically supervised solenoid valves and polarized fire alarm bell;
lamp test facility; single-pole, double-throw auxiliary alarm contacts; and rectifier.
1. Panels: UL listed and FM approved when used with thermal detectors and Class A
detector circuit wiring. Electrical characteristics are 120-V ac, 60 Hz, with 24-V dc
rechargeable batteries.
2. Manual Control Stations: Electric operation, metal enclosure, labeled "MANUAL
CONTROL STATION" with operating instructions and a cover held closed by breakable
strut.
3. Manual Control Stations: Hydraulic operation, with union, NPS 1/2 (DN 15) pipe nipple,
and bronze ball valve. Include metal enclosure labeled "MANUAL CONTROL
STATION" with operating instructions and cover held closed by breakable strut.
0.15 EXCESS-PRESSURE PUMPS
A. Description: UL-listed, factory-fabricated, positive-displacement, gear-type pump assembly.

Include controls, wet-pipe kit, switches, fittings, valves, mounting brackets, and connections for
power, hydraulic piping, and wiring from alarm devices.
1. Pump and Motor: Directly connected.

2. Motors: Comply with requirements in Division 15 Section "Motors."
3. Motor Control: By differential-pressure switch.
4. Lights: To indicate sprinkler system operating condition.
a. White Light: Pressure is normal.

b. Red Light: Pressure is low.
c. Pump Capacity: Approximately 1 gpm (63 mL/s).
d. Pump Discharge Head: Approximately 45 psig (310 kPa) above supply pressure,
and limited to 175 psig (1200 kPa).
e. Motor: 1/4 hp, 115-V ac, 60 Hz.

a. Gamewell Company (The).

b. <Insert manufacturer's name.>
0.16 SPRINKLERS
A. Sprinklers shall be UL listed or FM approved, with 175-psig (1200-kPa) minimum pressure

rating. Sprinklers shall have [250-psig (1725-kPa) minimum] [300-psig (2070-kPa)] pressure
rating if sprinklers are components of high-pressure piping system.
B. [Available ]Manufacturers:
1. AFAC Inc.
2. Central Sprinkler Corp.
3. Firematic Sprinkler Devices, Inc.
4. Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation.
5. Grinnell Fire Protection.
6. Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.
7. Star Sprinkler Inc.
8. Venus Fire Protection, Ltd.
9. Victaulic Co. of America.
10. Viking Corp.
C. Automatic Sprinklers: With heat-responsive element complying with the following:
1. UL 199, for nonresidential applications.

2. UL 1626, for residential applications.
3. UL 1767, for early-suppression, fast-response applications.
D. Sprinkler Types and Categories: Nominal 1/2-inch (12.7-mm) orifice for "Ordinary"
temperature classification rating, unless otherwise indicated or required by application.
1. Open Sprinklers: UL 199, without heat-responsive element.
a. Orifice: 1/2 inch (12.7 mm), with discharge coefficient K between 5.3 and 5.8.
b. Orifice: 17/32 inch (13.5 mm), with discharge coefficient K between 7.4 and 8.2.
E. Sprinkler types, features, and options as follows:
1. Concealed ceiling sprinklers, including cover plate.

2. Extended-coverage sprinklers.
3. Flow-control sprinklers, with automatic open and shutoff feature.
4. Flush ceiling sprinklers, including escutcheon.
5. High-pressure sprinklers.
6. Institution sprinklers, made with a small, breakaway projection.
7. Open sprinklers.
8. Pendent sprinklers.
9. Pendent, dry-type sprinklers.
10. Quick-response sprinklers.
11. Recessed sprinklers, including escutcheon.

12. Sidewall sprinklers.

13. Sidewall, dry-type sprinklers.
14. Upright sprinklers.
15. <Insert special sprinkler types here.>
F. Sprinkler Finishes: Chrome plated, bronze, and painted.
G. Special Coatings: Wax, lead, and corrosion-resistant paint.
H. Sprinkler Escutcheons: Materials, types, and finishes for the following sprinkler mounting
applications. Escutcheons for concealed, flush, and recessed-type sprinklers are specified with
sprinklers.
1. Ceiling Mounting: [Chrome-plated steel, one piece, flat] [Chrome-plated steel, 2

piece, with 1-inch (25-mm) vertical adjustment] [Plastic, white finish, one piece,
flat].
2. Sidewall Mounting: [Chrome-plated steel] [Plastic, white finish], one piece, flat.
I. Sprinkler Guards: Wire-cage type, including fastening device for attaching to sprinkler.
0.17 HOSE CONNECTIONS
A. [Available ]Manufacturers:
1. NIBCO
2. AFAC Inc.
3. Elkhart Brass Mfg. Co., Inc.
4. Fire-End and Croker Corp.
5. Fire Protection Products, Inc.
6. GMR International Equipment Corporation.
7. Grinnell Fire Protection.
8. Guardian Fire Equipment Incorporated.
9. McWane, Inc.; Kennedy Valve Div.
10. Mueller Company.
11. Potter-Roemer; Fire-Protection Div.
12. United Brass Works, Inc.
13. Central Sprinkler Corp
B. 175 psig (1200 kPa) Hose Connection: Comply with UL 668, FM and UL approved, bronze (no
copper alloy (brass) allowed containing more than 15 percent zinc), 175 psig (1200 kPa)
minimum pressure rating. Include [angle] [angle or gate] [gate] pattern design; female NPS
inlet and male hose outlet; and lugged cap, gasket, and chain. Include NPS 1-1/2 or NPS 2-1/2
(DN 40 or DN 65) as indicated, and hose valve threads according to NFPA 1963 and matching
local fire department threads.
1. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Gate Valve Model T-103-HC or a comparable product

by one of the following:
a. Fire-End and Croker Corp.

b. Potter-Roemer; Fire-Protection Div.

2. Valve Operation: [Nonadjustable type] [Nonadjustable type, unless pressure-

regulating type is indicated] [Pressure-regulating type].
3. Finish: Rough [metal] [metal or chrome-plated] [chrome-plated].
C. 300 psig (2070 kPa) Hose Connection: Comply with UL 668, FM and UL approved, bronze (no
copper alloy (brass) allowed containing more than 15 percent zinc), 300-psig (2070-kPa)
minimum pressure rating. Include [angle] [angle or gate] [gate] pattern design; female NPS
inlet and male hose outlet; and lugged cap, gasket, and chain. Include NPS 1-1/2 or NPS 2-1/2
(DN 40 or DN 65) as indicated, and hose valve threads according to NFPA 1963 and matching
local fire department threads.
1. Valve Operation: [Nonadjustable type] [Nonadjustable type, unless pressure-

2. Finish: Rough [metal] [metal or chrome-plated] [chrome-plated].
3. Basis-of-Design Product: NIBCO Angle Globe Valve Model T-331-HC or a comparable

a. Fire-End and Croker Corp.

b. Potter-Roemer; Fire-Protection Div.
0.18 HOSE STATIONS
1. AFAC Inc.
2. American Fire Hose Cabinet Co.
3. Angus Fire, Inc.
4. Brooks Equipment Co., Inc.
B. Description: UL 47, semiautomatic hose stations. Include brass rack nipple, hose rack, and the
following:
1. Valve: UL 668, brass or bronze, 300-psig (2070-kPa) minimum pressure rating, 90-
degree-angle-pattern hose valve with female NPS inlet and outlet, unless otherwise
indicated.
a. Valve Operation: [Nonadjustable type] [Nonadjustable type, unless pressure-

2. Threads and Gaskets: NFPA 1963 and matching local fire department threads.

3. Flow-Restricting Devices: NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40), brass, adjustable for NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40)
fire hose inlet.
4. Fire Hose: NFPA 1961 and UL 219, lined fire hose with couplings, gaskets, and nozzle.
Include the following fire hose materials:
a. Jacket: [Natural, synthetic, or combination of natural and synthetic threads]

[Combination of natural and synthetic threads] [Natural thread] [Synthetic
thread].
b. Lining: [Rubber, plastic, or combination of rubber and plastic compounds]
[Combination of rubber and plastic compounds] [Rubber compound] [Plastic
compound].
c. Cover: [Rubber, plastic, or combination of rubber and plastic compounds]
[Optional].
5. Nozzles: UL 401.
6. Drain Valves: UL 1726.
7. Mountings: Pipe [clamp or wall bracket for freestanding] [escutcheon for cabinet-
mounted] units.
C. NPS 2-1/2 by NPS 1-1/2 (DN 65 by DN 40) Hose Station: NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) hose valve;
NPS 2-1/2 by NPS 1-1/2 (DN 65 by DN 40) reducer adapter; hose rack with water-retention
device and pins for folded, NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) lined hose; NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) lined hose with
swivel inlet coupling and nozzle; and reducer-adapter spanner wrench.
1. Hose-Rack Finish: [Red enamel] [Polished chrome-plated].

2. Hose Valve and Trim Finish: [Rough metal] [Rough chrome-plated] [Polished
chrome-plated].
3. Fire Hose: Lined, [50-foot (15-m)] [75-foot (23-m)] [100-foot (30-m)] length.
4. Nozzle: [Brass] [Polished brass] [Rough-chrome-plated brass] [Polished-chrome-
plated brass] [Polycarbonate plastic], adjustable from shutoff to [fog spray or straight
stream] [full fog; for use on electrical fires].
plated brass] [Polycarbonate plastic], plain, for nonadjustable water stream.
D. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) Hose Station: NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) hose valve; hose rack with water-
retention device and pins for folded, NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) lined hose; and NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40)
lined hose with swivel inlet coupling and nozzle.

chrome-plated].
E. NPS 2-1/2 and NPS 1-1/2 (DN 65 and DN 40) Hose Station: NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) hose valve
with male threaded outlet, cap, and chain and NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) hose valve; hose rack with

water-retention device and pins for folded, NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) lined hose; and NPS 1-1/2
(DN 40) lined hose with swivel inlet coupling and nozzle.

chrome-plated].
F. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) Hose-Reel Hose Station: NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) hose valve; hose reel with
water-retention device and pins for NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) lined hose; and NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40)
lined hose with swivel inlet coupling and nozzle.
1. Hose-Reel Finish: Red enamel.

2. Hose Valve and Trim Finish: [Rough metal] [Rough chrome-plated].
0.19 ROOF HOSE CABINETS

3. Metal Cabinet Co.
5. Van Loon Industries, Inc.
B. Description: FMapproved, low-profile-type cabinet for roof-mounting hose station. Include the
following:
1. Housing: Sheet-steel construction with steel reinforcement and modified to hold not less
than length of fire hose indicated.
2. Shutoff Valve: UL 262, NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40), bronze-body gate valve with extended stem.
3. Hose Connection: UL 668, NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40), brass or bronze valve.
4. Fittings: Brass.
5. Hose: NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40), lined and suitable for exterior service. Include two 75-foot
(23-m) lengths coupled together. Include wrench.
6. Nozzle: UL 401, NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40), brass, adjustable from fog spray to straight stream
to shutoff.
7. Drain Valve: NPS 1/2 (DN 15), unlisted, bronze gate valve with extended stem.

8. Finish: Red enamel paint.

9. Roof Curb: Matching housing dimensions.
10. Mounting Materials: Structural steel and wood blocking as recommended in writing by
manufacturer.
0.20 MONITORS
1. AFAC Inc.
B. Description: Stationary, single-waterway-type monitor for [750-gpm (47.3-L/s)] <Insert

other> water stream. Include the following features:
1. Waterway: [NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65)] <Insert other> minimum, brass or stainless-steel tube.
2. Operation: Lever handle.
3. Horizontal Rotation: 360 degrees with locking device.
4. Vertical Rotation: 80-degree elevation and 60-degree depression with locking device.
5. Nozzle: UL 401, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65), brass, adjustable from fog spray to straight stream
to shutoff.
0.21 WALL-TYPE FIRE HYDRANTS
1. AFAC Inc.
B. Description: Cast-brass-body fire hydrant with brass wall escutcheon plates, brass lugged caps
with gaskets and brass chains, and brass lugged swivel connections. Include outlets with
threads according to NFPA 1963 and matching local fire department sizes and threads, inlet
with pipe threads, extension pipe nipple, and valve control.
1. Type: Flush with [one hose-connection outlet] [two hose-connection outlets] and
square or rectangular escutcheon plate.
2. Type: Exposed, projecting, with two hose-connection outlets and round escutcheon plate.
3. Finish: [Polished chrome-plated] [Rough chrome-plated] [Polished brass].
4. Hydrant Escutcheon-Plate Marking: "HYDRANT."
5. Hydrant Valve Control: Wall-mounting assembly with extension rod for manual control
of valve inside building.
6. Hydrant Valve-Control Escutcheon-Plate Marking: "HYDRANT VALVE CONTROL."

0.22 FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS
1. AFAC Inc.
2. Central Sprinkler Corp.
5. Fire Protection Products, Inc.
9. Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.
10. United Brass Works, Inc.
B. Wall-Type, Fire Department Connection: UL 405, 175-psig (1200-kPa) minimum pressure

rating; with corrosion-resistant-metal body with brass inlets, brass wall escutcheon plate, brass
lugged caps with gaskets and brass chains, and brass lugged swivel connections. Include inlets
with threads according to NFPA 1963 and matching local fire department sizes and threads,
outlet with pipe threads, extension pipe nipples, check devices or clappers for inlets, and
escutcheon plate with marking similar to "AUTO SPKR & STANDPIPE."
1. Type: Flush, with [two] [three] [four] <Insert other> inlets and square or rectangular
escutcheon plate.
2. Type: Exposed, projecting, with two inlets and round escutcheon plate.
3. Finish: [Polished chrome-plated] [Rough chrome-plated] [Polished brass].
C. Exposed, Freestanding-Type, Fire Department Connection: UL 405, [175-psig (1200-kPa)

minimum] [300-psig (2070-kPa)] pressure rating; with corrosion-resistant-metal body, brass
inlets with threads according to NFPA 1963 and matching local fire department sizes and
threads, and bottom outlet with pipe threads. Include brass lugged caps, gaskets, and brass
chains; brass lugged swivel connection and drop clapper for each hose-connection inlet; 18-
inch- (460-mm-) high, brass sleeve; and round, floor, brass escutcheon plate with marking
"AUTO SPKR & STANDPIPE."
1. Finish Including Sleeve: [Polished chrome-plated] [Rough chrome-plated] [Polished

brass].
0.23 ALARM DEVICES
A. Alarm-device types shall match piping and equipment connections.
B. Water-Motor-Operated Alarm: UL 753, mechanical-operation type with pelton-wheel operator

with shaft length, bearings, and sleeve to suit wall construction and 10-inch- (250-mm-)
diameter, cast-aluminum alarm gong with red-enamel factory finish. Include NPS 3/4 (DN 20)
inlet and NPS 1 (DN 25) drain connections.

a. AFAC Inc.
c. Firematic Sprinkler Devices, Inc.
d. Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation.
f. Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.
g. Star Sprinkler Inc.
h. Viking Corp.
i. <Insert manufacturer's name.>
C. Electrically Operated Alarm: UL 464, with [6-inch- (150-mm-) minimum-] [8-inch- (200-
mm-) minimum-] [10-inch- (250-mm-)] diameter, vibrating-type, metal alarm bell with red-
enamel factory finish and suitable for outdoor use.
a. Potter Electric Signal Company.

b. System Sensor.
D. Water-Flow Indicator: UL 346, electrical-supervision, paddle-operated-type, water-flow

detector with 250-psig (1725-kPa) pressure rating and designed for horizontal or vertical
installation. Include two single-pole, double-throw circuit switches for isolated alarm and
auxiliary contacts, 7 A, 125-V ac and 0.25 A, 24-V dc; complete with factory-set, field-
adjustable retard element to prevent false signals and tamperproof cover that sends signal if
removed.
a. ADT Security Services, Inc.

c. ITT McDonnell & Miller.
d. Potter Electric Signal Company.
e. System Sensor.
f. Viking Corp.
g. Watts Industries, Inc.; Water Products Div.
h. <Insert manufacturer's name.>
E. Pressure Switch: UL 753, electrical-supervision-type, water-flow switch with retard feature.

Include single-pole, double-throw, normally closed contacts and design that operates on rising
pressure and signals water flow.
a. Grinnell Fire Protection.

b. Potter Electric Signal Company.
c. System Sensor.
d. Viking Corp.

F. Valve Supervisory Switch: UL 753, electrical, single-pole, double-throw switch with normally
closed contacts. Include design that signals controlled valve is in other than fully open position.
a. McWane, Inc.; Kennedy Valve Div.

b. Potter Electric Signal Company.
c. System Sensor.
G. Indicator-Post Supervisory Switch: UL 753, electrical, single-pole, double-throw switch with

normally closed contacts. Include design that signals controlled indicator-post valve is in other
than fully open position.
a. Potter Electric Signal Company.

b. System Sensor.
0.24 PRESSURE GAGES
1. AGF Manufacturing Co.

2. AMETEK, Inc.; U.S. Gauge.
3. Brecco Corporation.
4. Dresser Equipment Group; Instrument Div.
5. Marsh Bellofram.
6. WIKA Instrument Corporation.
B. Description: UL 393, 3-1/2- to 4-1/2-inch- (90- to 115-mm-) diameter, dial pressure gage with
range of [0 to 250 psig (0 to 1725 kPa) minimum] [0 to 300 psig (0 to 2070 kPa)].
1. Water System Piping: Include caption "WATER" or "AIR/WATER" on dial face.

2. Air System Piping: Include[ retard feature and] caption "AIR" or "AIR/WATER" on
dial face.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
0.1 PREPARATION
A. Perform fire-hydrant flow test according to [NFPA 13] [NFPA 13, NFPA 14,] [NFPA 14] and
NFPA 291. Use results for system design calculations required in Part 1 "Quality Assurance"
Article.
B. Report test results promptly and in writing.

0.2 EARTHWORK
A. Refer to Division 2 Section "Earthwork" for excavating, trenching, and backfilling.
0.3 EXAMINATION
A. Examine roughing-in for hose connections and stations to verify actual locations of piping
connections before installation.
B. Examine walls and partitions for suitable thicknesses, fire- and smoke-rated construction,
framing for hose-station cabinets, and other conditions where hose connections and stations are
to be installed.
C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
0.4 PIPING APPLICATIONS, GENERAL
A. Shop weld pipe joints where welded piping is indicated.
B. Do not use welded joints for galvanized-steel pipe.
C. Flanges, flanged fittings, unions, nipples, and transition and special fittings with finish and
pressure ratings same as or higher than system's pressure rating may be used in aboveground
applications, unless otherwise indicated.
D. Piping between Fire Department Connections and Check Valves: Galvanized, standard-weight
steel pipe with [threaded ends; cast- or malleable-iron threaded fittings; and threaded]
[grooved ends; grooved-end fittings; grooved-end-pipe couplings; and grooved] joints.
E. Underground Service-Entrance Piping: Ductile-iron, [push-on] [mechanical]-joint pipe and

fittings and restrained joints.[ Include corrosion-protective encasement.]
F. Underground Service-Entrance Piping: Ductile-iron, grooved-end pipe and fittings; grooved-

end-pipe couplings; and grooved joints.[ Include corrosion-protective encasement.]
G. Underground Service-Entrance Piping: [Type K (Type A)] [Type L (Type B)], soft copper
tube; wrought-copper fittings; and brazed joints.[ Include corrosion-protective encasement.]
0.5 STANDPIPE SYSTEM PIPING APPLICATIONS
A. Standard-Pressure, Wet-Type Standpipe System, 175-psig (1200-kPa) Maximum Working

Pressure:
1. NPS 4 (DN 100) and Smaller: Threaded-end, [black] [black or galvanized]

[galvanized], standard-weight steel pipe; cast- or malleable-iron threaded fittings; and
threaded joints.
2. NPS 4 (DN 100) and Smaller: Plain-end, black, standard-weight steel pipe; steel welding
fittings; and welded joints.

3. NPS 4 (DN 100) and Smaller: Grooved-end, [black] [black or galvanized]

[galvanized], standard-weight steel pipe with [square-cut] [square-cut- or roll] [roll]-
grooved ends; grooved-end fittings; grooved-end-pipe couplings; and grooved joints.
4. NPS 4 (DN 100) and Smaller: Plain-end, black, Schedule 30 steel pipe; steel welding
[galvanized], Schedule 30 steel pipe; grooved-end fittings; grooved-end-pipe couplings;
and grooved joints.
6. NPS 4 (DN 100) and Smaller: Plain-end, threadable, thinwall steel pipe; steel welding
7. NPS 4 (DN 100) and Smaller: Grooved-end, threadable, thinwall steel pipe; grooved-end
fittings; grooved-end-pipe couplings; and grooved joints.
8. NPS 4 (DN 100) and Smaller: Plain-end, Schedule 10 steel pipe; steel welding fittings;
and welded joints.
9. NPS 4 (DN 100) and Smaller: Grooved-end, Schedule 10 steel pipe; grooved-end
10. NPS 4 (DN 100) and Smaller: Plain-end, [Type K (Type A)] [Type L (Type B)], hard
copper tube; wrought-copper fittings; and brazed joints.
11. NPS 4 (DN 100) and Smaller: Grooved-end, [Type K (Type A)] [Type L (Type B)],
hard copper tube; grooved-end copper fittings; grooved-end-tube couplings; and grooved
joints.
12. NPS 5 and NPS 6 (DN 125 and DN 150): Threaded-end, [black] [black or galvanized]
threaded joints.
13. NPS 5 and NPS 6 (DN 125 and DN 150): Plain-end, black, standard-weight steel pipe;
steel welding fittings; and welded joints.
14. NPS 5 and NPS 6 (DN 125 and DN 150): Grooved-end, [black] [black or galvanized]
15. NPS 5 and NPS 6 (DN 125 and DN 150): Plain-end, black, Schedule 30 steel pipe; steel
welding fittings; and welded joints.
and grooved joints.
17. NPS 5 and NPS 6 (DN 125 and DN 150): Plain-end, threadable, thinwall steel pipe; steel
18. NPS 5 and NPS 6 (DN 125 and DN 150): Grooved-end, threadable, thinwall steel pipe;
grooved-end fittings; grooved-end-pipe couplings; and grooved joints.
19. NPS 5 and NPS 6 (DN 125 and DN 150): Plain-end, Schedule 10 steel pipe; steel
20. NPS 5 and NPS 6 (DN 125 and DN 150): Grooved-end, Schedule 10 steel pipe;
21. NPS 5 and NPS 6 (DN 125 and DN 150): Plain-end, [Type K (Type A)] [Type L
(Type B)], hard copper tube; wrought-copper fittings; and brazed joints.
22. NPS 5 and NPS 6 (DN 125 and DN 150): Grooved-end, [Type K (Type A)] [Type L
(Type B)], hard copper tube; grooved-end copper fittings; grooved-end-tube couplings;
and grooved joints.
23. NPS 8 (DN 200): Threaded-end, [black] [black or galvanized] [galvanized], standard-
weight steel pipe; cast- or malleable-iron threaded fittings; and threaded joints.
24. NPS 8 (DN 200): Plain-end, black, standard-weight steel pipe; steel welding fittings; and
welded joints.

25. NPS 8 (DN 200): Grooved-end, [black] [black or galvanized] [galvanized], standard-
weight steel pipe with [square-cut] [square-cut- or roll] [roll]-grooved ends; grooved-
end fittings; grooved-end-pipe couplings; and grooved joints.
26. NPS 8 (DN 200): Threaded-end, [black] [black or galvanized] [galvanized],
Schedule 30 steel pipe; cast- or malleable-iron threaded fittings; and threaded joints.
27. NPS 8 (DN 200): Plain-end, black, Schedule 30 steel pipe; steel welding fittings; and
welded joints.
28. NPS 8 (DN 200): Grooved-end, [black] [black or galvanized] [galvanized],
Schedule 30 steel pipe; grooved-end fittings; grooved-end-pipe couplings; and grooved
joints.
29. NPS 8 (DN 200): Plain-end, threadable, thinwall steel pipe; steel welding fittings; and
welded joints.
30. NPS 8 (DN 200): Grooved-end, threadable, thinwall steel pipe; grooved-end fittings;
grooved-end-pipe couplings; and grooved joints.
31. NPS 8 (DN 200): Plain-end, Schedule 10 steel pipe; steel welding fittings; and welded
joints.
32. NPS 8 (DN 200): Grooved-end, Schedule 10 steel pipe; grooved-end fittings; grooved-
end-pipe couplings; and grooved joints.
33. NPS 8 (DN 200): Plain-end, [Type K (Type A)] [Type L (Type B)], hard copper tube;
wrought-copper fittings; and brazed joints.
34. NPS 8 (DN 200): Grooved-end, [Type K (Type A)] [Type L (Type B)], hard copper
tube; grooved-end copper fittings; grooved-end-tube couplings; and grooved joints.
35. NPS 10 and NPS 12 (DN 250 and DN 300): Threaded-end, [black] [black or
galvanized] [galvanized], standard-weight steel pipe; cast- or malleable-iron threaded
fittings; and threaded joints.
37. NPS 10 and NPS 12 (DN 250 and DN 300): Grooved-end, [black] [black or
galvanized] [galvanized], standard-weight steel pipe with [square-cut] [square-cut- or
roll] [roll]-grooved ends; grooved-end fittings; grooved-end-pipe couplings; and grooved
joints.
38. NPS 10 and NPS 12 (DN 250 and DN 300): Threaded-end, [black] [black or
galvanized] [galvanized], Schedule 30 steel pipe; cast- or malleable-iron threaded
39. NPS 10 and NPS 12 (DN 250 and DN 300): Plain-end, black, Schedule 30 steel pipe;
40. NPS 10 and NPS 12 (DN 250 and DN 300): Grooved-end, [black] [black or
galvanized] [galvanized], Schedule 30 steel pipe; grooved-end fittings; grooved-end-
pipe couplings; and grooved joints.
41. NPS 10 and NPS 12 (DN 250 and DN 300): Plain-end, threadable, thinwall steel pipe;
42. NPS 10 and NPS 12 (DN 250 and DN 300): Grooved-end, threadable, thinwall steel
pipe; grooved-end fittings; grooved-end-pipe couplings; and grooved joints.
joints.
B. High-Pressure, Wet-Type Standpipe System, 175- to 250-psig (1200- to 1725-kPa) Working

Pressure:

1. NPS 4 (DN 100) and Smaller: Threaded-end, [black] [black or galvanized]

threaded joints.
2. NPS 4 (DN 100) and Smaller: Plain-end, black, standard-weight steel pipe; steel welding
4. NPS 4 (DN 100) and Smaller: Plain-end, black, Schedule 30 steel pipe; steel welding
and grooved joints.
6. NPS 5 and NPS 6 (DN 125 and DN 150): Threaded-end, [black] [black or galvanized]
threaded joints.
9. NPS 5 and NPS 6 (DN 125 and DN 150): Plain-end, black, Schedule 30 steel pipe; steel
and grooved joints.
11. NPS 8 to NPS 12 (DN 200 to DN 300): Threaded-end, [black] [black or galvanized]
threaded joints.
12. NPS 8 to NPS 12 (DN 200 to DN 300) Plain-end, black, standard-weight steel pipe; steel
13. NPS 8 to NPS 12 (DN 200 to DN 300): Grooved-end, [black] [black or galvanized]
[galvanized], Schedule 30 steel pipe; cast- or malleable-iron threaded fittings; and
threaded joints.
15. NPS 8 to NPS 12 (DN 200 to DN 300): Plain-end, black, Schedule 30 steel pipe; steel
and grooved joints.
C. Standard-Pressure, Dry-Type Standpipe System, 175-psig (1200-kPa) Maximum Working

Pressure:
1. NPS 4 (DN 100) and Smaller: Threaded-end, galvanized, standard-weight steel pipe;
galvanized, cast- or malleable-iron threaded fittings; and threaded joints.
2. NPS 4 (DN 100) and Smaller: Grooved-end, galvanized, standard-weight steel pipe with
[square-cut] [square-cut- or roll] [roll]-grooved ends; grooved-end fittings; grooved-

3. NPS 4 (DN 100) and Smaller: Grooved-end, galvanized, Schedule 30 steel pipe;
4. NPS 4 (DN 100) and Smaller: Plain-end, [Type K (Type A)] [Type L (Type B)], hard
copper tube; wrought-copper fittings; and brazed joints.
5. NPS 4 (DN 100) and Smaller: Grooved-end, [Type K (Type A)] [Type L (Type B)],
hard copper tube with factory- or field-grooved, roll-grooved ends; grooved-end copper
fittings; grooved-end-tube couplings; and grooved joints.
6. NPS 5 and NPS 6 (DN 125 and DN 150): Threaded-end, galvanized, standard-weight
steel pipe; galvanized, cast- or malleable-iron threaded fittings; and threaded joints.
7. NPS 5 and NPS 6 (DN 125 and DN 150): Grooved-end, galvanized, standard-weight
steel pipe with [square-cut] [square-cut- or roll] [roll]-grooved ends; grooved-end
8. NPS 5 and NPS 6 (DN 125 and DN 150): Grooved-end, galvanized, Schedule 30 steel
9. NPS 5 and NPS 6 (DN 125 and DN 150): Plain-end, [Type K (Type A)] [Type L
(Type B)], hard copper tube; wrought-copper fittings; and brazed joints.
10. NPS 5 and NPS 6 (DN 125 and DN 150): Grooved-end, [Type K (Type A)] [Type L
(Type B)], hard copper tube with factory- or field-grooved, roll-grooved ends; grooved-
end copper fittings; grooved-end-tube couplings; and grooved joints.
D. High-Pressure, Dry-Type Standpipe System, 175- to 250-psig (1200- to 1725-kPa) Working

Pressure:
1. NPS 4 (DN 100) and Smaller: Threaded-end, galvanized, standard-weight steel pipe;
galvanized, cast- or malleable-iron threaded fittings; and threaded joints.
2. NPS 4 (DN 100) and Smaller: Grooved-end, galvanized, standard-weight steel pipe with
[square-cut] [square-cut- or roll] [roll]-grooved ends; grooved-end fittings; grooved-
3. NPS 4 (DN 100) and Smaller: Grooved-end, galvanized, Schedule 30 steel pipe;
4. NPS 5 and NPS 6 (DN 125 and DN 150): Threaded-end, galvanized, standard-weight
steel pipe; galvanized, cast- or malleable-iron threaded fittings; and threaded joints.
5. NPS 5 and NPS 6 (DN 125 and DN 150): Grooved-end, galvanized, standard-weight
steel pipe with [square-cut] [square-cut- or roll] [roll]-grooved ends; grooved-end
6. NPS 5 and NPS 6 (DN 125 and DN 150): Grooved-end, galvanized, Schedule 30 steel
0.6 SPRINKLER SYSTEM PIPING APPLICATIONS
A. Standard-Pressure, Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System, 175-psig (1200-kPa) Maximum Working

Pressure:
1. Sprinkler-Piping Fitting Option: Specialty sprinkler fittings, [NPS 2 (DN 50)] [NPS 2-
1/2 (DN 65)] [NPS 3 (DN 80)] and smaller, including mechanical-T and -cross fittings,
may be used downstream from sprinkler zone valves.
2. Copper-Tube Fitting Option: Copper, mechanically formed tee branches NPS 2 (DN 50)
and smaller, with brazed joints, may be used downstream from sprinkler zone valves.
Comply with schedule tube and branch sizes listed in UL's "Fire Protection Equipment
Directory."

3. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) and Smaller: Threaded-end, [black] [black or galvanized]
threaded joints.
4. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) and Smaller: Plain-end, [black] [black or galvanized] [galvanized],
standard-weight steel pipe; locking-lug fittings; and twist-locked joints.
5. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) and Smaller: Plain-end, black, standard-weight steel pipe; steel
threaded joints.
7. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) and Smaller: Plain-end, [black] [black or galvanized] [galvanized],
Schedule 30 steel pipe; locking-lug fittings; and twist-locked joints.
8. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) and Smaller: Plain-end, black, Schedule 30 steel pipe; steel welding
9. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) and Smaller: Threaded-end, threadable, thinwall steel pipe; cast- or
malleable-iron threaded fittings; and threaded joints.
10. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) and Smaller: Plain-end, threadable, thinwall steel pipe; locking-lug
fittings; and twist-locked joints.
11. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) and Smaller: Plain-end, threadable, thinwall steel pipe; steel welding
12. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) and Smaller: Plain-end, Schedule 10 steel pipe; locking-lug fittings;
and twist-locked joints.
13. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) and Smaller: Plain-end, Schedule 10 steel pipe; steel welding
14. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) and Smaller: Plain-end, nonstandard OD, thinwall steel pipe; steel
15. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) and Smaller: Plain-end hybrid pipe, steel welding fittings, and
welded joints.
16. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) and Smaller: Schedule 5 steel pipe, steel pressure-seal fittings, and
pressure-sealed joints.
17. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) and Smaller: Plain-end, [Type K (Type A)] [Type L (Type B)], hard
copper tube; [wrought-]copper fittings; and brazed joints.
18. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) and Smaller: SDR 13.5, CPVC pipe; Schedule 40, CPVC fittings;
and solvent-cemented joints.
19. NPS 2 (DN 50): Threaded-end, [black] [black or galvanized] [galvanized], standard-
weight steel pipe; cast- or malleable-iron threaded fittings; and threaded joints.
20. NPS 2 (DN 50): Plain-end, [black] [black or galvanized] [galvanized], standard-weight
steel pipe; locking-lug fittings; and twist-locked joints.
21. NPS 2 (DN 50): Plain-end, black, standard-weight steel pipe; steel welding fittings; and
welded joints.
22. NPS 2 (DN 50): Grooved-end, [black] [black or galvanized] [galvanized], standard-
weight steel pipe; grooved-end fittings; grooved-end-pipe couplings; and grooved joints.
23. NPS 2 (DN 50): Threaded-end, [black] [black or galvanized] [galvanized],
Schedule 30 steel pipe; cast- or malleable-iron threaded fittings; and threaded joints.
24. NPS 2 (DN 50): Plain-end, [black] [black or galvanized] [galvanized], Schedule 30
steel pipe; locking-lug fittings; and twist-locked joints.
25. NPS 2 (DN 50): Plain-end, black, Schedule 30 steel pipe; steel welding fittings; and
welded joints.
26. NPS 2 (DN 50): Grooved-end, [black] [black or galvanized] [galvanized], Schedule 30
steel pipe; grooved-end fittings; grooved-end-pipe couplings; and grooved joints.

27. NPS 2 (DN 50): Threaded-end, threadable, thinwall steel pipe; cast- or malleable-iron
threaded fittings; and threaded joints.
28. NPS 2 (DN 50): Plain-end, threadable, thinwall steel pipe; locking-lug fittings; and
twist-locked joints.
29. NPS 2 (DN 50): Plain-end, threadable, thinwall steel pipe; steel welding fittings; and
welded joints.
30. NPS 2 (DN 50): Grooved-end, threadable, thinwall steel pipe; grooved-end fittings;
31. NPS 2 (DN 50): Plain-end, Schedule 10 steel pipe; locking-lug fittings; and twist-locked
joints.
joints.
34. NPS 2 (DN 50): Plain-end, nonstandard OD, thinwall steel pipe; steel welding fittings;
and welded joints.
35. NPS 2 (DN 50): Grooved-end, nonstandard OD, thinwall steel pipe; grooved-end
36. NPS 2 (DN 50): Plain-end hybrid pipe, steel welding fittings, and welded joints.
37. NPS 2 (DN 50): Grooved-end hybrid pipe, grooved-end fittings, grooved-end-pipe
couplings, and grooved joints.
38. NPS 2 (DN 50): Schedule 5 steel pipe, steel pressure-seal fittings, and pressure-sealed
joints.
39. NPS 2 (DN 50): Plain-end, [Type K (Type A)] [Type L (Type B)], hard copper tube;
[wrought-]copper fittings; and brazed joints.
40. NPS 2 (DN 50): SDR 13.5, CPVC pipe; Schedule 80, CPVC fittings; and solvent-
cemented joints.
41. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 3-1/2 (DN 65 to DN 90): Threaded-end, [black] [black or
galvanized] [galvanized], standard-weight steel pipe; cast- or malleable-iron threaded
42. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 3-1/2 (DN 65 to DN 90): Plain-end, black, standard-weight steel pipe;
43. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 3-1/2 (DN 65 to DN 90): Grooved-end, [black] [black or
galvanized] [galvanized], standard-weight steel pipe; grooved-end fittings; grooved-end-
44. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 3-1/2 (DN 65 to DN 90): Threaded-end, [black] [black or
galvanized] [galvanized], Schedule 30 steel pipe; cast- or malleable-iron threaded
45. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 3-1/2 (DN 65 to DN 90): Plain-end, black, Schedule 30 steel pipe;
46. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 3-1/2 (DN 65 to DN 90): Grooved-end, [black] [black or
galvanized] [galvanized], Schedule 30 steel pipe; grooved-end fittings; grooved-end-
47. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 3-1/2 (DN 65 to DN 90): Threaded-end, threadable, thinwall steel
pipe; cast- or malleable-iron threaded fittings; and threaded joints.
48. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 3-1/2 (DN 65 to DN 90): Plain-end, threadable, thinwall steel pipe;
49. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 3-1/2 (DN 65 to DN 90): Grooved-end, threadable, thinwall steel
50. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 3-1/2 (DN 65 to DN 90): Plain-end, Schedule 10 steel pipe; steel

51. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 3-1/2 (DN 65 to DN 90): Grooved-end, Schedule 10 steel pipe;
52. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 3-1/2 (DN 65 to DN 90): Plain-end, nonstandard OD, thinwall steel
pipe; steel welding fittings; and welded joints.
53. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 3-1/2 (DN 65 to DN 90): Grooved-end, nonstandard OD, thinwall
54. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 3-1/2 (DN 65 to DN 90): Plain-end hybrid pipe, steel welding fittings,
and welded joints.
55. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 3-1/2 (DN 65 to DN 90): Grooved-end hybrid pipe, grooved-end
fittings, grooved-end-pipe couplings, and grooved joints.
56. NPS 2-1/2 and NPS 3 (DN 65 and DN 80): Plain-end, [Type K (Type A)] [Type L
(Type B)], hard copper tube; [wrought-]copper fittings; and brazed joints.
57. NPS 2-1/2 and NPS 3 (DN 65 and DN 80): SDR 13.5, CPVC pipe; Schedule 80, CPVC
fittings; and solvent-cemented joints.
threaded joints.
59. NPS 4 to NPS 6 (DN 100 to DN 150): Plain-end, black, standard-weight steel pipe; steel
[galvanized], standard-weight steel pipe; grooved-end fittings; grooved-end-pipe
couplings; and grooved joints.
threaded joints.
and grooved joints.
64. NPS 4 to NPS 6 (DN 100 to DN 150): Threaded-end, threadable, thinwall steel pipe;
cast- or malleable-iron threaded fittings; and threaded joints.
65. NPS 4 to NPS 6 (DN 100 to DN 150): Plain-end, threadable, thinwall steel pipe; steel
66. NPS 4 to NPS 6 (DN 100 to DN 150): Grooved-end, threadable, thinwall steel pipe;
67. NPS 4 to NPS 6 (DN 100 to DN 150): Plain-end, Schedule 10 steel pipe; steel welding
68. NPS 4 to NPS 6 (DN 100 to DN 150): Grooved-end, Schedule 10 steel pipe; grooved-
end fittings; grooved-end-pipe couplings; and grooved joints.
69. NPS 4 to NPS 6 (DN 100 to DN 150): Plain-end, nonstandard OD, thinwall steel pipe;
70. NPS 4 to NPS 6 (DN 100 to DN 150): Grooved-end, nonstandard OD, thinwall steel
71. NPS 4 to NPS 6 (DN 100 to DN 150): Plain-end hybrid pipe, steel welding fittings, and
welded joints.
72. NPS 4 to NPS 6 (DN 100 to DN 150): Grooved-end hybrid pipe, grooved-end fittings,
grooved-end-pipe couplings, and grooved joints.
B. High-Pressure, Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System, 175- to 250-psig (1200- to 1725-kPa) Working

Pressure:

threaded joints.
2. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) and Smaller: Plain-end, black, standard-weight steel pipe; steel
threaded joints.
4. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) and Smaller: Plain-end, black, Schedule 30 steel pipe; steel welding
5. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) and Smaller: Plain-end, threadable, thinwall steel pipe; steel welding
6. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) and Smaller: Plain-end, Schedule 10 steel pipe; steel welding
threaded joints.
threaded joints.
and grooved joints.
threaded joints.
threaded joints.
and grooved joints.

C. Standard-Pressure, Dry-Pipe Sprinkler System, 175-psig (1200-kPa) Maximum Working

Pressure:
1. Sprinkler-Piping Fitting Option: Specialty sprinkler fittings, [NPS 2 (DN 50)] [NPS 2-
1/2 (DN 65)] [NPS 3 (DN 80)] and smaller, including mechanical-T and -cross fittings,
may be used downstream from sprinkler zone valves.
2. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) and Smaller: Threaded-end, galvanized, standard-weight steel pipe;
3. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) and Smaller: Plain-end, galvanized, standard-weight steel pipe;
locking-lug fittings; and twist-locked joints.
4. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) and Smaller: Threaded-end, galvanized, Schedule 30 steel pipe; cast-
or malleable-iron threaded fittings; and threaded joints.
5. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) and Smaller: Plain-end, galvanized, Schedule 30 steel pipe; locking-
lug fittings; and twist-locked joints.
6. NPS 2 (DN 50): Threaded-end, galvanized, standard-weight steel pipe; cast- or
7. NPS 2 (DN 50): Plain-end, galvanized, standard-weight steel pipe; locking-lug fittings;
and twist-locked joints.
8. NPS 2 (DN 50): Grooved-end, galvanized, standard-weight steel pipe; grooved-end
9. NPS 2 (DN 50): Threaded-end, galvanized, Schedule 30 steel pipe; cast- or malleable-
iron threaded fittings; and threaded joints.
10. NPS 2 (DN 50): Plain-end, galvanized, Schedule 30 steel pipe; locking-lug fittings; and
twist-locked joints.
11. NPS 2 (DN 50): Grooved-end, galvanized, Schedule 30 steel pipe; grooved-end fittings;
12. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 3-1/2 (DN 65 to DN 90): Threaded-end, galvanized, standard-weight
steel pipe; cast- or malleable-iron threaded fittings; and threaded joints.
13. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 3-1/2 (DN 65 to DN 90): Grooved-end, galvanized, standard-weight
14. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 3-1/2 (DN 65 to DN 90): Threaded-end, galvanized, Schedule 30 steel
15. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 3-1/2 (DN 65 to DN 90): Grooved-end, galvanized, Schedule 30 steel
16. NPS 4 to NPS 6 (DN 100 to DN 150): Threaded-end, galvanized, standard-weight steel
17. NPS 4 to NPS 6 (DN 100 to DN 150): Grooved-end, galvanized, standard-weight steel
18. NPS 4 to NPS 6 (DN 100 to DN 150): Threaded-end, galvanized, Schedule 30 steel pipe;
19. NPS 4 to NPS 6 (DN 100 to DN 150): Grooved-end, galvanized, Schedule 30 steel pipe;
D. High-Pressure, Dry-Pipe Sprinkler System, 175- to 250-psig (1200- to1725-kPa) Working

Pressure:

1. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) and Smaller: Threaded-end, galvanized, standard-weight steel pipe;
2. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) and Smaller: Plain-end, galvanized, standard-weight steel pipe;
locking-lug fittings; and twist-locked joints.
3. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) and Smaller: Threaded-end, galvanized, Schedule 30 steel pipe; cast-
or malleable-iron threaded fittings; and threaded joints.
4. NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) and Smaller: Plain-end, galvanized, Schedule 30 steel pipe; locking-
lug fittings; and twist-locked joints.
5. NPS 2 (DN 50): Threaded-end, galvanized, standard-weight steel pipe; cast- or
6. NPS 2 (DN 50): Grooved-end, galvanized, standard-weight steel pipe; grooved-end
7. NPS 2 (DN 50): Threaded-end, galvanized, Schedule 30 steel pipe; cast- or malleable-
iron threaded fittings; and threaded joints.
8. NPS 2 (DN 50): Grooved-end, galvanized, Schedule 30 steel pipe; grooved-end fittings;
9. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 3-1/2 (DN 65 to DN 90): Threaded-end, galvanized, standard-weight
steel pipe; cast- or malleable-iron threaded fittings; and threaded joints.
10. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 3-1/2 (DN 65 to DN 90): Grooved-end, galvanized, standard-weight
11. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 3-1/2 (DN 65 to DN 90): Threaded-end, galvanized, Schedule 30 steel
12. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 3-1/2 (DN 65 to DN 90): Grooved-end, galvanized, Schedule 30 steel
13. NPS 4 to NPS 6 (DN 100 to DN 150): Threaded-end, galvanized, standard-weight steel
14. NPS 4 to NPS 6 (DN 100 to DN 150): Grooved-end, galvanized, standard-weight steel
15. NPS 4 to NPS 6 (DN 100 to DN 150): Threaded-end, galvanized, Schedule 30 steel pipe;
16. NPS 4 to NPS 6 (DN 100 to DN 150): Grooved-end, galvanized, Schedule 30 steel pipe;
0.7 VALVE APPLICATIONS
A. Drawings indicate valve types to be used. Where specific valve types are not indicated, the
following requirements apply:
1. Listed Fire-Protection Valves: UL listed and FM approved for applications where

required by [NFPA 13] [NFPA 13 and NFPA 14] [NFPA 14].
a. Shutoff Duty: Use ball, butterfly, or gate valves.
2. Unlisted General-Duty Valves: For applications where UL-listed and FM-approved

valves are not required by [NFPA 13] [NFPA 13 and NFPA 14] [NFPA 14].
a. Shutoff Duty: Use ball, butterfly, or gate valves.

b. Throttling Duty: Use ball or globe valves.

0.8 JOINT CONSTRUCTION
A. Refer to Division 15 Section "Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods" for basic piping joint
construction.
B. Threaded Joints: Comply with NFPA 13 for pipe thickness and threads. Do not thread pipe
smaller than NPS 8 (DN 200) with wall thickness less than Schedule 40 unless approved by
authorities having jurisdiction and threads are checked by a ring gage and comply with
ASME B1.20.1.
C. Twist-Locked Joints: Insert plain-end piping into locking-lug fitting and rotate retainer lug one-
quarter turn.
D. Pressure-Sealed Joints: Use UL-listed tool and procedure. Include use of specific equipment,
pressure-sealing tool, and accessories.
E. Mechanically Formed, Copper-Tube-Outlet Joints: Use UL-listed tool and procedure. Drill
pilot hole in copper tube, form branch for collar, dimple tube to form seating stop, and braze
branch tube into formed-collar outlet.
F. Grooved Joints: Assemble joints with listed coupling and gasket, lubricant, and bolts.
1. Ductile-Iron Pipe: Radius-cut-groove ends of piping. Use grooved-end fittings and

grooved-end-pipe couplings.
2. Steel Pipe: Square-cut or roll-groove piping as indicated. Use grooved-end fittings and
rigid, grooved-end-pipe couplings, unless otherwise indicated.
3. Copper Tube: Roll-groove tubing. Use grooved-end fittings and grooved-end-tube
couplings.
4. Dry-Pipe Systems: Use fittings and gaskets listed for dry-pipe service.
G. Dissimilar-Metal Piping Joints: Construct joints using dielectric fittings compatible with both
piping materials.
1. NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Use dielectric unions, couplings, or nipples.
2. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 4 (DN 65 to DN 100): Use dielectric flanges.
3. NPS 5 (DN 125) and Larger: Use dielectric flange insulation kits.
0.9 SERVICE-ENTRANCE PIPING
A. Connect fire-suppression piping to water-service piping of size and in location indicated for
service entrance to building. Refer to Division 2 Section "Water Distribution" for exterior
piping.
B. Install shutoff valve, backflow preventer, pressure gage, drain, and other accessories indicated at
connection to water-service piping. Refer to Division 2 Section "Water Distribution" for
backflow preventers.
C. Install shutoff valve, check valve, pressure gage, and drain at connection to water service.
0.10 WATER-SUPPLY CONNECTION

A. Connect fire-suppression piping to building's interior water distribution piping. Refer to

Division 15 Section "Domestic Water Piping" for interior piping.
B. Install shutoff valve, backflow preventer, pressure gage, drain, and other accessories indicated at
connection to water distribution piping. Refer to Division 15 Section "Plumbing Specialties"
for backflow preventers.
C. Install shutoff valve, check valve, pressure gage, and drain at connection to water supply.
0.11 PIPING INSTALLATION
A. Refer to Division 15 Section "Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods" for basic piping
installation.
B. Locations and Arrangements: Drawing plans, schematics, and diagrams indicate general
location and arrangement of piping. Install piping as indicated, as far as practical.
1. Deviations from approved working plans for piping require written approval from
authorities having jurisdiction. File written approval with Architect before deviating
from approved working plans.
C. Install underground ductile-iron service-entrance piping according to NFPA 24 and with

restrained joints.[ Encase piping in corrosion-protective encasement.]
D. Install underground copper service-entrance piping according to NFPA 24.[ Encase piping in
corrosion-protective encasement.]
E. Use approved fittings to make changes in direction, branch takeoffs from mains, and reductions
in pipe sizes.
F. Install unions adjacent to each valve in pipes NPS 2 (DN 50) and smaller. Unions are not
required on flanged devices or in piping installations using grooved joints.
G. Install flanges or flange adapters on valves, apparatus, and equipment having NPS 2-1/2
(DN 65) and larger connections.
H. Install "Inspector's Test Connections" in sprinkler system piping, complete with shutoff valve,
sized and located according to NFPA 13.
I. Install sprinkler piping with drains for complete system drainage.
J. Install sprinkler zone control valves, test assemblies, and drain risers adjacent to standpipes
when sprinkler piping is connected to standpipes.
K. Install drain valves on standpipes.
L. Install ball drip valves to drain piping between fire department connections and check valves.
Drain to floor drain or outside building.
M. Install alarm devices in piping systems.

N. Hangers and Supports: Comply with NFPA 13 for hanger materials.
1. Install standpipe system piping according to NFPA 14.

2. Install sprinkler system piping according to NFPA 13.
O. Earthquake Protection: Install piping according to NFPA 13 to protect from earthquake

damage.
P. Install pressure gages on riser or feed main, at each sprinkler test connection, and at top of each
standpipe. Include pressure gages with connection not less than NPS 1/4 (DN 8) and with soft
metal seated globe valve, arranged for draining pipe between gage and valve. Install gages to
permit removal, and install where they will not be subject to freezing.
Q. Drain dry-type standpipe piping.
R. Drain dry-pipe sprinkler piping.
S. Pressurize and check dry-pipe sprinkler system piping and [air-pressure maintenance devices]
[air compressors].
T. Fill wet-standpipe system piping with water.
U. Fill wet-pipe sprinkler system piping with water.
V. Install flexible connectors on fire-pump[ and pressure-maintenance-pump] supply and

discharge connections[ and in fire-suppression piping where indicated].
0.12 VALVE INSTALLATION
A. Install listed fire-protection valves, unlisted general-duty valves, specialty valves and trim,
controls, and specialties according to [NFPA 13] [NFPA 13 and NFPA 14] [NFPA 14] and
authorities having jurisdiction.
B. Install listed fire-protection shutoff valves supervised-open, located to control sources of water
supply except from fire department connections. Install permanent identification signs
indicating portion of system controlled by each valve.
C. Valves for Wall-Type Fire Hydrants: Install nonrising-stem gate valve in water-supply pipe.
D. Install check valve in each water-supply connection. Install backflow preventers instead of
check valves in potable-water supply sources.
E. Specialty Valves:
1. Alarm Check Valves: Install in vertical position for proper direction of flow, including
bypass check valve and retarding chamber drain-line connection.
2. Dry-Pipe Valves: Install trim sets for air supply, drain, priming level, alarm connections,
ball drip valves, pressure gages, priming chamber attachment, and fill-line attachment.
a. Air-Pressure Maintenance Devices for Dry-Pipe Systems: Install shutoff valves to

permit servicing without shutting down sprinkler system; bypass valve for quick

system filling; pressure regulator or switch to maintain system pressure; strainer;

pressure ratings with [14- to 60-psig (95- to 410-kPa)] <Insert other> adjustable
range; and [175-psig (1200-kPa)] <Insert other> maximum inlet pressure.
b. Install air compressor and compressed-air supply piping.
c. Install compressed-air supply piping from building's compressed-air piping system.
3. Deluge Valves: Install in vertical position, in proper direction of flow, in main supply to
deluge system.
0.13 SPRINKLER APPLICATIONS
A. Drawings indicate sprinkler types to be used. Where specific types are not indicated, use the
following sprinkler types:
1. Rooms without Ceilings: [Upright sprinklers] <Insert other>.

2. Rooms with Suspended Ceilings: [Pendent sprinklers] [Recessed sprinklers] [Flush
sprinklers] [Concealed sprinklers] [Pendent, recessed, flush, and concealed
sprinklers, as indicated].
3. Wall Mounting: Sidewall sprinklers.
4. Spaces Subject to Freezing: [Upright sprinklers] [Pendent, dry sprinklers] [Sidewall,
dry sprinklers] [Upright, pendent, dry sprinklers; and sidewall, dry sprinklers as
indicated] <Insert other>.
5. Deluge-Sprinkler Systems: [Upright] [Upright and pendent] [Pendent], open
sprinklers.
6. Special Applications: [Extended-coverage, flow-control, and quick-response
sprinklers where indicated] <Insert other>.
7. Sprinkler Finishes:
a. Upright, Pendent, and Sidewall Sprinklers: Chrome plated in finished spaces

exposed to view; rough bronze in unfinished spaces not exposed to view; wax
coated where exposed to acids, chemicals, or other corrosive fumes.
b. Concealed Sprinklers: Rough brass, with factory-painted white cover plate.
c. Flush Sprinklers: Bright chrome, with painted white escutcheon.
d. Recessed Sprinklers: Bright chrome, with bright chrome escutcheon.
e. Residential Sprinklers: Dull chrome.
0.14 EXCESS-PRESSURE PUMP INSTALLATION
A. Install excess-pressure pumps, controls, devices, and supports for wet-pipe sprinkler system
application.
1. Mounting: Install [mounted on wall, where indicated] [attached to water-supply

pipe].
0.15 SPRINKLER INSTALLATION
A. Install sprinklers in suspended ceilings in center of[ narrow dimension of] acoustical ceiling
panels and tiles.

B. Do not install pendent or sidewall, wet-type sprinklers in areas subject to freezing. Use dry-
type sprinklers with water supply from heated space.
0.16 HOSE-CONNECTION INSTALLATION
A. Install hose connections adjacent to standpipes, unless otherwise indicated.
B. Install freestanding hose connections for access and minimum passage restriction.
C. Install NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) hose-connection valves with flow-restricting device, unless
otherwise indicated.
D. Install NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) hose connections with quick-disconnect NPS 2-1/2 by NPS 1-1/2
(DN 65 by DN 40) reducer adapter and flow-restricting device, unless otherwise indicated.
E. Install wall-mounting-type hose connections in cabinets. Include pipe escutcheons, with finish
matching valves, inside cabinet where water-supply piping penetrates cabinet. Install valves at
angle required for connection of fire hose. Refer to Division 10 Section "Fire-Protection
Specialties" for cabinets.
0.17 HOSE-STATION INSTALLATION
A. Install freestanding hose stations for access and minimum passage restriction.
B. Install NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) hose-station valves with flow-restricting device, unless otherwise
indicated.
C. Install NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) hose connections with quick-disconnect NPS 2-1/2 by NPS 1-1/2
(DN 65 by DN 40) reducer adapter and flow- restricting device, unless otherwise indicated.
D. Install freestanding hose stations with support or bracket attached to standpipe or substrate.
E. Install wall-mounting, rack-type hose stations in cabinets. Include pipe escutcheons, with finish
matching valves, inside cabinet where water-supply piping penetrates cabinet. Install valves at
angle required for connection of fire hose. Cabinets are specified in Division 10 Section "Fire-
Protection Specialties."
F. Install hose-reel hose stations on wall with bracket attached to substrate.
0.18 ROOF HOSE CABINET INSTALLATION
A. Install cabinets, and install shutoff valve inside building in heated space.
0.19 MONITOR INSTALLATION
A. Install monitor bases securely attached to building substrate.

0.20 FIRE HYDRANT INSTALLATION
A. Install fire hydrants mounted in vertical wall with shutoff valve inside building in heated space.
0.21 FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION INSTALLATION
A. Install wall-type, fire department connections in vertical wall.
B. Install freestanding-type, fire department connections in level surface.
1. Install protective pipe bollards on [two] [three] <Insert other arrangement> sides of
each fire department connection. Refer to Division 5 Section "Metal Fabrications" for
pipe bollards.
C. Install ball drip valve at each check valve for fire department connection.
0.22 CONNECTIONS
A. Drawings indicate general arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties.
B. Install piping adjacent to equipment to allow service and maintenance.
C. Connect water-supply piping to fire-suppression piping. Include backflow preventer between

potable-water piping and fire-suppression piping. Refer to Division 15 Section "Plumbing
Specialties" for backflow preventers.
D. Install ball drip valves at each check valve for fire department connection. Drain to floor drain
or outside building.
E. Connect piping to specialty valves, hose valves, specialties, fire department connections, and
accessories.
F. Connect excess-pressure pumps to the following piping and wiring:
1. Sprinkler system, hydraulically.

2. Pressure gages and controls, hydraulically.
3. Electrical power system.
4. Alarm device accessories for pump.
5. Fire alarm.
G. Connect compressed-air supply to dry-pipe sprinkler piping.
H. Connect air compressor to the following piping and wiring:
1. Pressure gages and controls.

2. Electrical power system.
3. Fire alarm devices, including low-pressure alarm.
I. Electrical Connections: Power wiring is specified in Division 16.

J. Connect alarm devices to fire alarm.
K. Ground equipment according to Division 16 Section "Grounding and Bonding."
L. Connect wiring according to Division 16 Section "Conductors and Cables."
M. Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according to manufacturer's published torque-

tightening values. If manufacturer's torque values are not indicated, use those specified in
UL 486A and UL 486B.
0.23 LABELING AND IDENTIFICATION
A. Install labeling and pipe markers on equipment and piping according to requirements in
[NFPA 13] [NFPA 13 and NFPA 14] [NFPA 14] and in Division 15 Section "Mechanical
Identification."
0.24 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Perform the following field tests and inspections and prepare test reports:
1. Leak Test: After installation, charge system and test for leaks. Repair leaks and retest
until no leaks exist.
2. Test and adjust controls and safeties. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and
equipment.
3. Energize circuits to electrical equipment and devices.
4. Start and run excess-pressure pumps.
5. Start and run air compressors.
6. Flush, test, and inspect sprinkler systems according to NFPA 13, "Systems Acceptance"
Chapter.
7. Flush, test, and inspect standpipe systems according to NFPA 14, "System Acceptance"
Chapter.
8. Coordinate with fire alarm tests. Operate as required.
9. Coordinate with fire-pump tests. Operate as required.
10. Verify that equipment hose threads are same as local fire department equipment.
B. Report test results promptly and in writing to Architect and authorities having jurisdiction.
0.25 CLEANING AND PROTECTION
A. Clean dirt and debris from sprinklers.
B. Remove and replace sprinklers with paint other than factory finish.
C. Protect sprinklers from damage until Substantial Completion.

0.26 DEMONSTRATION
A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Owner's maintenance personnel to

adjust, operate, and maintain specialty valves. Refer to Division 1 Section "[Closeout
Procedures] [Demonstration and Training]."
END OF SECTION 13915

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Copyright 2000 AIA MASTERSPEC 12/00 (R 03/02)

PRODUCT MASTERSPEC LICENSED BY ARCOM TO NIBCO, INC.

SECTION 13915 - FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING

0.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

1. Automatic wet-type, Class [I] [II] [III] standpipe systems.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 2 Section "Water Distribution" for piping outside the building.

A. CPVC: Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride plastic.

B. CR: Chlorosulfonated polyethylene synthetic rubber.

C. High-Pressure Piping System: Fire-suppression piping system designed to operate at working

D. OS&Y: Outside screw and yoke.

FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING 13915 - 1

E. PE: Polyethylene plastic.

F. Underground Service-Entrance Piping: Underground service piping below the building.

0.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS

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0.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

C. Fire-suppression standpipe system design shall be approved by authorities having jurisdiction.

1. Minimum residual pressure at each hose-connection outlet is the following:

D. Fire-suppression sprinkler system design shall be approved by authorities having jurisdiction.

FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING 13915 - 3

a. Automobile Parking Areas: [Ordinary Hazard, Group 1] <Insert other>.

3. Minimum Density for Automatic-Sprinkler Piping Design:

4. Minimum Density for Deluge-Sprinkler Piping Design:

a. Ordinary-Hazard, Group 1 Occupancy: [0.15 gpm (9.5 mL/s)] <Insert other>

FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING 13915 - 4

5. Maximum Protection Area per Sprinkler: Per UL listing.

7. Total Combined Hose-Stream Demand Requirement: According to NFPA 13, unless

E. Seismic Performance: Fire-suppression piping shall be capable of withstanding the effects of

A. Product Data: For the following:

1. Piping materials, including [dielectric fittings and] [dielectric fittings, flexible

B. Shop Drawings: Diagram power, signal, and control wiring.

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C. Fire-hydrant flow test report.

G. Field quality-control test reports.

0.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1. Installer's responsibilities include designing, fabricating, and installing fire-suppression

a. Engineering Responsibility: Preparation of working plans, calculations, and field

C. NFPA Standards: Fire-suppression-system equipment, specialties, accessories, installation, and

1. NFPA 13, "Installation of Sprinkler Systems."

0.9 EXTRA MATERIALS

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1. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers

0.2 DUCTILE-IRON PIPE AND FITTINGS

1. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Fittings: [AWWA C110, ductile- or gray-iron standard

1. Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Fittings: [AWWA C110, ductile- or gray-iron standard

C. Grooved-End, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with factory- or field-formed, radius-cut-

1. Grooved-Joint Piping Systems:

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1) Victaulic Co. of America.

b. Grooved-End Fittings: ASTM A 536, ductile-iron casting with OD matching

0.3 STEEL PIPE AND FITTINGS

A. Threaded-End, Standard-Weight Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M, ASTM A 135, or

1. Cast-Iron Threaded Flanges: ASME B16.1.

B. Plain-End, Standard-Weight Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M, ASTM A 135, or

1) Anvil International, Inc.

C. Plain-End, Standard-Weight Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M, ASTM A 135, or

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