Design & Specification

Listings & Approvals

The Next Generation of CPVC Sprinkler Pipe Now Available with New BlazeMaster^® Products.

To put it simply - BlazeMaster^® pipe and fittings are the new standard in fire sprinkler system protection.

When you are dealing with a fire, you need pipe and fittings that you can count on. BlazeMaster^® CPVC pipe and fittings are specifically designed for fire sprinkler systems and are based on a product with a continuous service history of over 40 years. Noveon, the worldwide leader in CPVC innovation, takes fire sprinkler systems to a level of superior performance that exceeds your requirements:

20+ years of proven reliable system performance in the field
Lower installed cost
Faster, easier installation process which also may lead to quicker occupancy rates
Lighter weight material for ease of transportation & maneuverability on the job site
Resistant to scale & corrosion (both internal and external of the pipe) and immunity to MIC (microbiologically influenced corrosion)
Low flame and smoke characteristics
Longer life expectancy than metallic systems -- a 50-year life expectancy with a safety factor of 2
Superior flow characteristics with a Hazen Williams C factor of 150 which often allows for pipe downsizing
More approvals and Listings than for any other non-metallic fire sprinkler system
Only non-metallic fire sprinkler system made with CPVC compounds that are pressure rated by the Plastics Pipe Institute
CPVC pipe and fitting compounds receive highest sprinkler pipe and fitting cell class by NSF 23547, 24447 (demonstrated highest structural properties)

Only BlazeMaster^® Fire Sprinkler Systems Offer the following Listings and Approvals:

UL Listed (UL 1821)

Can be flush at return air plenums
Exposed system risers NFPA 13D, 13R
Exposed basement NFPA 13D (solid wood joist)
Extended coverage (exposed)
- 20' spacing on pendent in lieu of 15'
- 18' spacing on sidewall in lieu of 14'
Use with combustible concealed sprinklers
Tyco attic sprinkler head (to protect the floor below)
Tyco attic sprinkler head with wet system piping (feed main and ridge installation)
Exposed sidewall sprinkler Listing for exposed pipe & fittings
- 24' extended coverage sidewall sprinkler, 12" drop, 155° F sprinkler head
- 18' extended coverage sidewall sprinkler, 12" drop, 165° F sprinkler head
- 16' extended coverage sidewall sprinkler, 12" drop, 175° F sprinkler head
- 14' standard coverage sidewall sprinkler, 12" drop, 200° F sprinkler head

ULC or CUL Listed
Factory Mutual Approved*
- Factory Mutual Approval exposed
- Factory Mutual Approval above drop-in ceilings
- Factory Mutual Approval exposed w/ Soffi-Steel soffiting covering system
LPCB Approval
VdS Approval
Pressure rated system by Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) both pipe and fittings
Cell class 23547 CPVC pipe
Cell class 24447 CPVC fittings
Size available up to 3" in diameter

*as manufacturered by Harvel, IPEX, and Tyco

The above data is based on UL and FM reported Listings and Approvals as of 11/30/05. Check with UL or FM for future updates on Listings and Approval enhancements.

Other Differentiation:

World class CPVC R&D center and technical service support department
Problem solving CPVC technical service representative
Approved commercial product sold for over 20 years

Back by over 45 years of CPVC resin and compound manufacturing experience

Inventors of CPVC

CPVC resin & compound from ISO 9001 mfg. sites (85% of finished product is resin, 15% other)

CPVC resin & compound made in United States
Developed UL approved cut-in procedure

Chemical compatibility program (ancillary products)
System tool program

Pipe exceeds ASTM standards (ID, OD tolerances)

Universal multi-manufacturer CPVC pipe "Quality Assurance Program"

BlazeMaster system requires that all CPVC products are made of BlazeMaster CPVC - mixing other non-BlazeMaster CPVC products results in a lowest common denominator system

Refer to manufacturer's installation instructions for product Listings and limitations prior to use.

Additional BlazeMaster^® CPVC Differentiation:

Size available up to 3" in diameter
CPVC resin and compound distributed in North America is produced in the USA
CPVC resin and compound from ISO 9002 manufacturing sites
Problem solving technical service department
Formal installation training program
Quality Assurance Program
Dedicated global CPVC consultant sales force
Commercially approved product since 1984

Refer to manufacturer’s installation instructions for product Listings and limitations prior to use.

UL Listing

[Sprinkler System and Water Spray System Devices] (Piping, Sprinkler Systems) Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) Sprinkler Pipe and Fittings

USE AND INSTALLATION

This category covers chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) pipe and fittings intended for use in sprinkler systems in the following types of occupancies:

Light Hazard occupancies as defined in ANSI/NFPA 13, "Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems."
Residential occupancies as defined in ANSI/NFPA 13R, "Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height."
Residential occupancies as defined in ANSI/NFPA 13D, "Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes."

CPVC pipe and fittings are not intended to be installed in combustible concealed spaces where sprinklers are required by ANSI/NFPA 13, 13R, or 13D as applicable.

CPVC pipe and fittings are intended for use in areas where the maximum ambient temperature does not exceed 150°F. If the ambient temperature is expected to exceed this limitation, refer to the manufacturer's installation instructions for additional information on methods to reduce the pipe exposure temperatures. These pipe and fittings are not intended to be installed in outdoor applications.

CPVC pipe and fittings are intended for use in wet pipe systems only and have not been investigated for use in dry pipe systems.

Special installation and design criteria relative to pipe hanger spacings, piping and sprinkler restraint, sprinkler temperature rating, piping location, testing procedures and friction loss characteristics are specified in the manufacturer's installation instructions provided with the pipe.

The manufacturer's installation instructions should be reviewed and Authorities Having Jurisdiction consulted before installation.

PROTECTION

CPVC pipe and fittings are intended to be installed in applications where protection is provided. The minimum protection shall consist of either (1) one layer of 3/8 in. gypsum wallboard, (2) a suspended membrane ceiling with lay-in panels or tiles having a weight of not less than 0.35 psf when installed with metallic support grids, or (3) 1/2 in. plywood soffits.

In addition to the aforementioned protection, the minimum protection for residential occupancies specified in NFPA 13R or 13D may consist of one layer of 1/2 in. plywood.

CPVC pipe and fittings may be used in applications involving remodeling or ceiling repair provided that appropriate precautions are implemented to properly shield the piping from the protected occupancy.

REQUIREMENTS

The basic standards used to investigate products in this category are UL 1821, "Thermoplastic Sprinkler Pipe and Fittings for Fire Protection Service" and UL 1887, "Fire Test of Plastic Sprinkler Pipe for Flame and Smoke Characteristics."

CPVC pipe and fittings have been investigated for conformance with the combustibility requirements for thermoplastic sprinkler piping as described in NFPA 90A, "Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems."

UL MARK

The Listing Mark of Underwriters Laboratories Inc. on the smallest unit container in which the product is packaged, with or without the UL symbol on the product, is the only method provided by UL to identify products manufactured under its Listing and Follow-Up Service. The Listing Mark for these products includes the UL symbol (as illustrated in the Introduction of this Directory) together with the word "LISTED," a control number, and the product name "CPVC Sprinkler Pipe" or "CPVC Sprinkler Fitting."

LOOK FOR LISTING MARK ON PRODUCT

In addition to the above Listing, BlazeMaster^® pipe and fittings have undergone further extensive evaluations at Underwriters Laboratories. For additional information regarding application-specific approvals, consult the BlazeMaster Fire Sprinkler Systems Installation & Specification Manual.

About Underwriters Laboratories (UL):

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is an independent, not-for-profit product safety testing and certification organization. UL has tested products for public safety for more than a century. Each year, more than 17 billion UL Marks are applied to products worldwide.

Since their founding in 1894, they have held the undisputed reputation as a leader in U.S. product safety and certification. Building on their household name in the United States, UL is becoming one of the most recognized, reputable conformity assessment providers in the world. Today, their services extend to helping companies achieve global acceptance for their products, whether it is an electrical device, a programmable system or a company's quality process.

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
333 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062-2096

Phone: 847-272-8800
Fax: 847-272-8129
E-mail: northbrook@us.ul.com
Website: http://www.ul.com

Factory Mutual (FM)

Factory Mutual (FM) permits the use of BlazeMaster^® pipe and fittings without protection. Installation of pipe behind drop-in ceiling panels is acceptable.

In addition, Factory Mutual has approved the use of BlazeMaster^® CPVC pipe in combination with the Soffi-Steel™* covering system. Soffi-Steel is manufactured by Grice Engineering.

* Soffi-Steel is a trademark of Grice Engineering

About Factory Mutual:

FM Global is an insurance organization with a unique risk management focus. For more than 165 years, FM Global has partnered with customers to help them safeguard their properties from the threat of loss by linking cost-effective insurance with customized engineering solutions designed to reduce overall cost of risk.

FM Global Corporate Offices
1301 Atwood Avenue
PO Box 7500
Johnston, R.I. 02919 USA

Phone: (401) 275-3000
Fax: (401) 275-3029
E-mail: information@fmglobal.com
Website: www.fmglobal.com

NSF International (NSF)

BlazeMaster^® pipe and fittings are Listed to meet or exceed:
ANSI/NSF 14 - Plastic Piping System Components and Related Materials
ANSI/NSF 61 - Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects

About NSF International:

NSF International, The Public Health and Safety Company™, a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization, is a world leader in standards development, product certification, education, and risk-management for public health and safety. For more than 58 years, NSF has been committed to public health, safety, and protection of the environment. While focusing on food, water, indoor air, and the environment, NSF develops national standards, provides learning opportunities through its Center for Public Health Education, and provides third-party conformity assessment services while representing the interests of all stakeholders. The primary stakeholder groups include industry, the regulatory community, and the public at large.

NSF is widely recognized for its scientific and technical expertise in the health and environmental sciences. Its professional staff includes engineers, chemists, toxicologists, and environmental health professionals with broad experience both in public and private organizations.

NSF has earned the Collaborating Center designations by the World Health Organization (WHO) both for Food Safety and for Drinking Water Safety and Treatment.

Serving manufacturers operating in more than 88 countries, NSF was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI USA. The NSF Mark is recognized for its value in international trade around the world and is respected by regulatory agencies at the local, state, and federal levels.

NSF International
P.O. Box 130140
789 N. Dixboro Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0140, USA

Telephone: (+1) 734-769-8010
Toll Free (USA): 800-NSF-MARK
Fax: 734-769-0109
E-mail: info@nsf.org
Website: www.nsf.org

Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB)

Use of BlazeMaster^® CPVC Fire Sprinkler Systems in Accordance with The Loss Prevention Council Board (LPCB) Section 22 “List of Approved Products and Services” and Section 5 of BS 5306: Part II

The Loss Prevention Certification Board Listing is as follows:

The ‘scope of use’ of plastic pipe should be agreed between the purchaser, authority having jurisdiction, and/or insurer.
Use of plastic pipe and fittings is subject to water authority agreement for the territory concerned.
LPCB Approved quick response sprinklers shall be used with exposed (i.e. fire exposure) plastic pipe and fittings.
Plastic pipe and fittings are suitable for use only with wet pipe systems.
Care should be exercised to ensure that joints are adequately cured, in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions, prior to pressurization.
Plastic pipe and fittings shall not be installed outdoors.
Where plastic pipe and fittings are exposed (i.e. fire exposure), the system shall be installed close to a flat ceiling construction.
Sprinkler systems which employ plastic pipe and fittings shall be designed where possible to ensure no ‘no flow’ sections of pipework in the event of sprinkler operation.

The Loss Prevention Certification Board listing applies to Light Hazard Classifications B.S. 5306: Part 2, Section 5.2 fall within the scope of NFPA 13, 13R and 13D.

In addition, BlazeMaster^® fire sprinkler systems can be installed in certain ordinary classification (BS 5306: Part 2, Section 5.3) such as offices, retail shops and department stores when installed in accordance with Section 22 of LPC “List of Approved Products and Services”.

BlazeMaster^® pipe and fittings should not be used in high hazard applications (BS 5306: Part 2, Section 5.4) and ordinary hazard applications where the fuel load or rate of heat release is high, such as boiler rooms, kitchens, manufacturing areas, and certain warehouse applications.

About The Loss Prevention Council Board (LPCB):

The Loss Prevention Council Board (LPCB) is an organization which provides a variety of technical services in the field of loss prevention, including research, standard setting, product testing, certification and training. LPCB is now part of BRE Certification.

The LPCB publishes a range of technical reports and documentation, including:

LPCB Codes of Practice
LPCB Rules
LPCB Recommendations
Loss Prevention Standards

Loss Prevention Council Board
BRE Certification Limited
Bucknalls Lane
Garston
WD25 9XX

Phone: 01923-664000
Fax: 01923-664010

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