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FAQs for Installers/Inspectors

• Where should BlazeMaster^® Fire Sprinkler Systems be used?
• Most other installer questions can be answered by reading our list of CPVC Do's and Don'ts.

Where should BlazeMaster^® Fire Sprinkler Systems be used?

BlazeMaster^® CPVC pipe and fittings are Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for use in wet pipe sprinkler systems:

• Light Hazard occupancies as defined in the Standard for Installation of Fire Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13.
• Residential occupancies as defined in the Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to Four  Stories in Height, NFPA 13R.
• Residential occupancies as defined in the Standard for Sprinkler Systems in One and Two Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, NFPA 13D.
• Air plenums, as defined by the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, NFPA 90A and model mechanical codes.
• Underground Water Pressure Service, NFPA 24.
• System risers in accordance with NPFA 13, 13R and 13D

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Most other installer questions can be answered by reading our list of CPVC Do's and Don'ts:

Do's and Don'ts of BlazeMaster^® Pipe - Recommended Practices and Precautions
Note: This list does not constitute a complete installation guide.

DO's

• Install product according to the manufacturer's installation instructions.
• Follow recommended safe work practices.
• Make certain that thread sealants, gasket lubricants, or fire stop materials are compatible with BlazeMaster^® CPVC.
• Use only latex-based paints if painting is desired.
• Keep pipe and fittings in original packaging until needed.
• Cover pipe and fittings with an opaque tarp if stored outdoors.
• Follow proper handling procedures.
• Use tools specifically designed for use with plastic pipe and fittings.
• Use proper solvent cement and follow application instructions.
• Use a drop cloth to protect interior finishes.
• Cut the pipe ends square.
• Deburr and bevel the pipe end before solvent cementing.
• When solvent cementing, rotate the pipe 1/4 turn when bottoming pipe in fitting socket.
• Avoid puddling of solvent cement in fittings and pipe.
• Make certain that solvent cement does not run and plug the sprinkler head orifice.
• Follow the manufacturer's recommended cure times prior to pressure testing.
• Fill lines slowly and bleed the air from the system prior to pressure testing.
• Support sprinkler head properly to prevent lift up of the head through the ceiling when activated.
• Keep threaded rod within 1/16" of the pipe.
• Install BlazeMaster^® CPVC pipe and fittings in wet systems only or specially Listed dry systems.
• Use only insulation and/or glycerin & water solutions for freeze protection.
• Allow for movement due to expansion and contraction.
• Renew your BlazeMaster^® CPVC pipe and fittings installation training every two years.

DON'Ts

• Do not use edible oils such as Crisco^® as a gasket lubricant.
• Do not use petroleum or solvent-based paints, sealants, lubricants or fire stop materials.
• Do not use any glycol-based solutions as an anti-freeze.
• Do not mix glycerin and water solution in contaminated containers.
• Do not use both Teflon^® tape and thread sealants simultaneously.
• Do not use solvent cement that exceeds its shelf life or has become discolored or gelled.
• Do not allow solvent cement to plug the sprinkler head orifice.
• Do not connect rigid metal couplers to BlazeMaster^® CPVC grooved adapters.
• Do not thread or groove BlazeMaster^® CPVC pipe.
• Do not use solvent cement near sources of heat, open flame, or when smoking.
• Do not pressure test until recommended cure times are met.
• Do not use dull or broken cutting tool blades when cutting pipe.
• Do not use BlazeMaster^® CPVC pipe that has been stored outdoors, unprotected and is faded in color.
• Do not allow threaded rod to come in contact with the pipe.
• Do not install BlazeMaster^® CPVC pipe in cold weather without allowing for expansion.
• Do not install BlazeMaster^® CPVC pipe and fittings in dry systems unless specifically Listed.