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BLAZEMASTER® Specs

BlazeMaster® Fire Fighting Systems are the most specified non-metallic sprinkler systems in the world

BlazeMaster® Applications

Under BIS | NFPA 13 | UL and C-UL | LPCB | FM

BlazeMaster® CPVC fire fighting system pipe and fittings are listed by the BIS, Underwriters Laboratories (UL and C-UL) and the BRE Global Loss Prevention Board (LPCB) for use in:

  • Light hazard occupancies as defined in the Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13 (regardless of the height of the building).
  • Residential occupancies as defined in the Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to Four Stories in Height, NFPA 13R.
  • Ordinary hazard installations. Section 6.3.9.6 of NFPA 13 (2016 Edition) and 5.2.2.6 of NFPA 13R (2016 Edition) permit the use of pipe or tube listed for light hazard occupancies to be installed in ordinary hazard rooms of otherwise light hazard occupancies where the room does not exceed 400 ft2 (37 m2). BlazeMaster® CPVC pipe and fittings may be installed in these installations in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and BlazeMaster® System’s design manual.
  • 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.4
  • Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, NFPA 24
  • System risers in residential buildings up to four stories in height, NFPA 13R and 13D.
  • See UL Fire Protection Equipment Directory, categories VIWT and HFYH.

Temperature and Pressure Rating

Operates across a wide range of temperatures and pressure

BlazeMaster® fire fighting system pipe and fittings, size ¾ in through 3 in (20 mm to 80 mm) are rated for continuous service of 175 psi (1207 kPa) at 150°F (65°C). Their use is suitable in areas where ambient temperatures are within the range of 35°F to 150°F (2°C to 65°C)

In an area where the temperature will exceed 150°F (65°C), such as an attic, BlazeMaster® CPVC can be installed if ventilation is provided or if insulation is used around the pipe to maintain a cooler environment.

The piping systems must be laid out to ensure the piping is not closely exposed to devices that generate heat in excess of 150°F (65°C), such as light fixtures, ballasts and steam lines.

If the installation is in an area subject to freezing temperatures, the sprinkler system must be protected from freezing. A frozen system will not only be deactivated, but the pressures that may build up can cause the sprinkler heads to open or damage the pipes.

Product Ratings, Capabilities and Material Properties

On par with the best global ratings and standards

Pipe dimensions and weights

BlazeMaster® pipe is produced in SDR 13.5 dimensions. SDR, or standard dimensional ratio, means the pipe wall thickness is directly proportional to the outside diameter. This results in consistent pressure capabilities across all diameters.

The pipe is produced to the specifications of ASTM F442. Fittings are produced to ASTM F437, F438, or F439 specifications depending on the system size and configuration.

The CPVC pipes shall be manufactured in SDR 13.5 and confirm to IS:16088 2012 for use in Automatic Fire sprinkler system and installed in accordance with IS: 15105 , IS: 16088 / NFPA 13, 26 (For underground piping).

SDR, or Standard dimensional ratio, means the pipe wall thickness is directly proportional to the outside diameter. This results in all diameters carrying the same pressure capability.

Pipe dimensions and weights

 

Physical and thermal properties

1.53

Specific Gravity

60%

Limiting Oxygen Index

Physical and thermal properties

Hydraulic Design

150

Hazen-Williams C factor

NFPA 13

Pipe Friction Loss

Fittings Friction Loss

Fittings Friction Loss

Thermal Expansion and Contraction

Operates across a wide range of temperatures and pressures

Thermal Expansion

CPVC pipes, like all fire fighting piping materials, expands and contracts with changes in temperature.

The coefficient of linear expansion is: (0.0000340 inch/inch-°F)0.000061 cm / cm °C) and linear expansion is the same for all pipe diameters.

For example, a 25°F (13.9°C)change in temperature will cause an expansion of 1 inch 2.5 cm for a 100 foot (30.5m) straight run of BlazeMaster® pipe.

For most operating and installation conditions, expansion and contraction can be accommodated at changes in direction of the pipe run. However, in certain instances, expansion loops or offsets may be required when installing long, straight runs of pipe.

Thermal Expansion

 

Pipe deflection

BlazeMaster® fire protection piping is inherently ductile, which allows it to deflect—within permissible limits—around or away from objects during installation.

This ductility allows for greater design freedom, reduce installation time and lower installed cost. The maximum installed deflections for BlazeMaster® piping are as follows, in both feet and meters:

Pipe deflection

 

Specify BlazeMaster® CPVC

Benefit from our extensive partner network

To reach communities around the globe, we distribute widely through our network of partner manufacturers. They have a proven track record of producing the highest quality materials and are required to satisfy BlazeMasters’ Quality Assurance Program, which ensures you purchase the highest quality fire fighting pipe and fittings available. Learn more about our partner manufacturers.

For specification support, or for questions about partner manufacturers in your area, our team of product and engineering specialists is available.

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Listed by the world’s leading standards

BIS

BlazeMaster® CPVC fire fighting systems materials are listed under IS 16088: 2012 (as manufactured by Ashirvad Pipes) for use in wet piping system in accordance to IS 15105: 2002.

  • IS 16088:2012 gives the specification for CPVC Pipes for Automatic Sprinkler Fire Extinguishing System.
  • IS15105:2002 gives the code of practice for Design & Installation of Fixed Automatic Sprinkler Fire Extinguishing Systems.

Visit BIS for more information.

Non-industrial occupancies where the areas of rooms, corridors, halls, etc, is not more than 125 m2 are bounded by masonry/ or RCC walls raised up to the roof and door openings therein protected by doors.

Typical occupancies are as follows:

  • Hospitals
  • Hotels
  • Institutions
  • Libraries
  • Laundries
  • Museums
  • Nursing homes
  • Office buildings
  • Prisons
  • Schools
  • Colleges
  • Residences etc

NFPA

The mission of the international nonprofit NFPA, established in 1896, is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education.

The world’s leading advocate of fire prevention and an authoritative source on public safety, NFPA develops, publishes, and disseminates more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks.

NFPA membership totals more than 65,000 individuals around the world.

Listed for Light hazard occupancies (NFPA 13)

Some Examples (Per NFPA 13 2013 Edition, Section A.5.2)

  • Places of Worship
  • Clubs
  • Educational (Schools / Student Housing)
  • High Rises (Hotels / Condos over 4 stories)
  • Hospitals
  • Institutional
  • Libraries
  • Museums
  • Nursing Homes
  • Offices
  • Theaters / Auditoriums

Ordinary Hazard Exception

This can be found in NFPA 13 6.3.7.8.2

  • Pipe or tube Listed for light hazard occupancies shall be permitted to be installed in ordinary hazard rooms of otherwise light hazard occupancies where the room does not exceed 400 ft² (37m²).
  • Pipe does not have to be concealed, but it must be installed in accordance with the listing.
  • There are not any restrictions as long as you follow the installation instructions and the room does not exceed 400 ft² (37m²).

NFPA 13R – Residential (Up to and including 4 stories)

Some Examples (Per NFPA 13 2013 Edition, Section A.5.2)

  • Multi-Family / Multi-Story Units
  • Hotel / Motel
  • Apartments
  • Condominiums / Townhouses
  • Student housing
  • NFPA 13D

NFPA 13D

  • One / Two Family Dwellings
  • Mobile / Manufactured Home

UL (Underwriters Laboratories)

UL is a global independent safety science company with more than a century of expertise innovating safety solutions from the public adoption of electricity to new breakthroughs in sustainability, renewable energy and nanotechnology. Dedicated to promoting safe living and working environments, UL helps safeguard people, products and places in important ways, facilitating trade and providing peace of mind.

 

UL Listed (Underwriters Laboratories), C-UL and ULC

Some Examples (Per NFPA 13 2013 Edition, Section A.5.2)

UL 1821 - Thermoplastic Sprinkler Pipe and Fittings for Fire Protection Service | Fire Test

 

 

UL 1887 - Standard for Safety Fire Test of Plastic Sprinkler Pipe for Visible Flame and Smoke Characteristics

ULC/ORD - C199 - Combustible Piping for Sprinkler Systems

ASTM

ASTM International, known until 2001 as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), is an international standards organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services.

CPVC Fire Protection Pipes and Fittings

  • Pipe produced in SDR 13.5 dimensions
    • SDR (Standard Dimension Ratio) = consistent pressure rating regardless of pipe size
  • Pipe manufactured per ASTM F442
    • 3/4”” through 1-1/4”” – Schedule 40 or Schedule 80 fittings are used
    • 1-1/2”” through 3”” – Schedule 80 fittings are used
  • Fittings manufactured per ASTM F437, F438, F439 or F1970

Revision to ASTM F442

  • New markings are required on pipe production as of January 1, 2014.
  • The revision to ASTM F442 was approved in April, 2013
  • The revised standard specifies two material classifications
    • CPVC 4120-05 (320 psi @ 73◦ | 80psi @180◦)
    • CPVC 4120-06 (320 psi @ 73◦ | 100psi @180◦)
  • BlazeMaster® is the first and only CPVC fire fighting pipes materials provider to meet ASTM 4120-06

FM (Factory Mutual)

FM Approvals is an international leader in third-party testing and certification services. FM tests property loss prevention products and services—for use in commercial and industrial facilities—to verify they meet rigorous loss prevention standards of quality, technical integrity and performance. The FM APPROVED mark is recognized and respected worldwide.

BlazeMaster® fire fighting pipes materials are FM Approved as manufactured by GF Harvel, IPEX, NIBCO, Tyco and Viking for use in exposed aboveground wet pipe fire fighting systems for Light Hazard Occupancy sprinkler systems.

*Please follow manufacturer’s installation instructions to ensure proper performance.