How to install CPVC pipe with compatible materials
Across any trade, system installation and performance are only as good as the professionals involved and the materials they use. The FBC System Compatible Program provides a list of materials that are recommended for use with BlazeMaster CPVC.
We recommend using the FBC System Compatible Program in conjunction with properly installed BlazeMaster CPVC, to reduce the risk of costly or hazardous compatibility mistakes.
Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride Defined
Since the 1960s, Lubrizol have been innovators of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC.) BlazeMaster Fire Protection Systems used today are relied upon for the exceptional heat, flame and corrosion resistance properties that our CPVC pipes and fittings possess.
With the use of this revolutionary thermoplastic comes the service of educating, informing and supporting our community of installers worldwide, to ensure they're getting the most out of their CPVC products. Beyond that, engineers, property owners and legislators can be comfortable in the knowledge that BlazeMaster Fire Protection Systems can be installed effectively to improve fire safety standards in their communities.
This is why Lubrizol launched the FBC System Compatible Program, to eliminate the guesswork associated with chemical compatibility.
The FBC System Compatible Program
The FBC System Compatible Program, along with proper installation of your BlazeMaster Fire Protection Systems, reduces the risk of compatibility issues which may affect the longevity of the system.
Confidence
The FBC System Compatible Program is the oldest and most widely used of its kind in the industry. As such, it is actively trusted in the US, Canada, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates India, China and at least 25 countries across Europe.
Credibility
In order for the FBC System Compatible Program to work for everyone, it must utilise fair and impartial testing across-the-board. That's why qualification for the program requires manufacturers of auxiliary construction products to agree to submit their products for testing by a third-party lab.
Furthermore, they must agree not to alter the tested formulation in their products and have their manufacturing facility audited every year by the same third-party.
Meticulousness
To ensure system compatibility remains at the required standard, all listed products are audited for their chemical composition and tested annually to ensure the ancillary products' compatibility remains intact.
Exclusivity
Not all CPVC on the market is the same. The chemical composition of BlazeMaster Fire Protection Systems is not the same as other industry alternatives. Therefore, chemical compatibility with ancillary construction products may differ also. When it comes to the fire safety industry, the FBC System Compatible Program only applies to BlazeMaster CPVC pipes and fittings.
Support
To ensure the FBC System Compatible Program database is as accessible as possible to construction and fire safety professionals that need it, it has its own dedicated website, mobile app and customer service team.
Beyond the program itself, there are learning resources free to use on the dedicated FBC System Compatible Program website, including the White Paper, Understanding Chemical Incompatibility and a series of chemical compatibility training videos.
Learn more
To find out more about the FBC System Compatible Program and the chemical compatibility of BlazeMaster Fire Protection Systems with auxiliary construction products, visit the program's dedicated website or download the app via the App Store or Google Play.