See Figures A-5-9.1.3.1(a) and A-5-9.1.3.1(b).

Figure A-5-9.1.3.1(a) Acceptable piping arrangement for combined sprinkler/standpipe

systems.

Figure A-5-9.1.3.1(b) Acceptable piping arrangement for combined sprinkler/standpipe

systems.

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During flow testing of pressure-reducing valves, care should be taken in making connections to
drain risers. An air gap should be maintained in order to prevent cross connection to nonpotable
water sources.

A-5-12
See NFPA 13E, Guide for Fire Department Operations in Properties Protected by Sprinkler
and Standpipe Systems.
The number of 21/2-in. (63.5-mm) inlets to supply the required water volume and pressure at
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the fire department connection is dependent on several variables such as the performance of the
water supply at the source, the distance from the source to the location of the inlets, the
diameter of the hose used, the size of the fire department pumper, and the required water
volume and pressure at the base of the standpipe riser(s).

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