Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions on Use of BlazeMaster® CPVC Pipes in the Fire Protection Systems

The fire protection industry is constantly innovating to bring the best and most reliable fire protection systems. BlazeMaster^® strives to provide customers with durable and valuable Fire Protection Systems.

Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride or CPVC pipes offer many benefits over the other options, such as being low maintenance and non-corrosive. They are easier and cheaper to install as well. Many property owners and builders are opting for BlazeMaster® CPVC pipes for their fire protection systems. Despite being popular globally, CPVC pipes are relatively new to the Indian fire protection industry. Would you like to learn about this latest innovation in the fire protection industry? The professionals at BlazeMaster® answer the five most frequently asked questions about the use of CPVC pipes in Fire Protection Systems.

FAQ-1. What Are The Approvals BlazeMaster® CPVC Pipes Have?

BlazeMaster® CPVC pipes are approved by the Bureau of Indian Standards ( BIS) and also by the Local Fire Offices in major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, etc. BlazeMaster® CPVC pipes have the required approvals for use in the global market as well.

• The IS 16088: 2012 certifies that the pipes are safe to be used for the Automatic Sprinkler Fire Extinguishing System
• The IS 15105: 2021 specifies the code of practice for the Design & Installation of Fixed Automatic Sprinkler Fire Extinguishing Systems.
• BlazeMaster® CPVC is UL and UL-C listed.

FAQ-2. How Durable Are the Blazemaster® CPVC Pipes in Fire Protection Services?

The BlazeMaster® CPVC pipes are designed to last for more than 50 years. Here is how it can achieve such a long lifetime.

• CPVC pipes are corrosion resistant. Various minerals and chemicals present in water can damage the steel pipes in two ways - they can corrode the pipes and cause buildups. CPVC pipes are resistant to both. These highly durable pipes do not corrode despite being exposed to the common chemicals in the water. They are also highly resistant to mineral buildups.
• Two pieces of CPVC pipes are fused using solvent cement. The solvent cement results in a continuous unified piece of pipe. Since joints tend to weaken over time, the lack of joints makes the CPVC pipes more durable. Joints are also structurally strong.

FAQ-3. Is It Expensive to Install Blazemaster® CPVC Pipes?

CPVC pipes are a considerably more valuable choice than the steel alternative. They reduce costs on many fronts.

• CPVC pipes are easier to install and do not require a skilled workforce, thereby leading to a cost reduction in installation charges.
• The BlazeMaster® CPVC pipes have better hydraulics than steel, thereby reducing frictional losses. This means that you can have the same flow rate by using smaller pipes. Smaller pipes lead to a reduction in material cost.
• The CPVC pipes are more durable and easier to maintain. This leads to cost reduction in the long run because of Low Maintenance Costs.

FAQ-4. Is It Complicated to Install a Fire Protection System using BlazeMaster® CPVC?

Many businesses still believe in the myth that it is too cumbersome to install and thus deterring them from adopting this innovative material. This is far from the truth; BlazeMaster® CPVC pipes are extremely easy to install due to their many features. BlazeMaster® CPVC Fire Protection System are extremely easy to install due to their many features.

• The CPVC pipes are lightweight and easy to transport.
• Super Fast and Hassle-Free Installation can save installation time and cost.
• The CPVC pipes can be joined together using solvent cement, can be mixed on-site and do not require hot welding as like in metal pipes.
• The BlazeMaster® CPVC pipes also do not require any specialized equipment to cut, they can be cut using simple hand tools.
• In addition to all this, BlazeMaster® trains installers who can handle the installation.

FAQ-5. Where Can I Use BlazeMaster® CPVC?

BlazeMaster® CPVC can be used for Non-Industrial Light Hazard Occupancies.

BlazeMaster® CPVC Fire Sprinkler Systems can be installed in Residential High-Rise Buildings, Non-Industrial Office Buildings, Hotels, Libraries, Hospitals, Nursing homes, Educational Institutions, and Places of worship having assembly like temples & churches

BlazeMaster® CPVC pipes are the perfect solution for the most common woes associated with installing a fire protection system. The trusted experts from BlazeMaster® will always be happy to answer your questions and help you make the right decision for yourself and the safety of the occupants in your buildings.

Contact Us, If you have any questions related to the use of BlazeMaster® CPVC pipes in Fire Protection Systems.