Understanding the role of CPVC in fire suppression, building safety and superior technical performance.
There are a variety of materials that can be used for fire suppression systems. As BlazeMaster CPVC establishes itself in the Middle East as an effective fire sprinkler system material, it's important to understand why CPVC is becoming such a popular choice for fire suppression systems:
These are just some of the reasons why The Orange Book is assisting architects, building engineers and installers with expert guidance on fire sprinkler design.
Let’s explore some of these advantages further.
CPVC's high heat resistance is due to the addition of chlorine to PVC during its processing. This creates a strong thermal barrier that prevents oxidative damage and high impact.
The resulting compound has a much higher softening temperature than other materials, making it an ideal choice for applications where heat resistance is required.
Many people are under the false impression that all plastics will sustain combustion. However, this is not the case. BlazeMaster CPVC pipe is commonly used in fire safety applications around the world for its behaviour when exposed to real fire.
The pipe is made from highly chlorinated material that is resistant to flames. When the pipe is exposed to flames, the outer layer of the pipe will char. This char layer forms a thermal barrier that prevents the spread of fire.
The char layer also helps to maintain the integrity of the pipe by reducing the flow of heat from the outside to the interior of the pipe.
BlazeMaster CPVC is a type of plastic that will not sustain combustion in ordinary environments. This is because it has a LOI (limited oxygen index) of 60. This means that the atmosphere would have to contain at least 60% oxygen in order to sustain combustion.
Since our environment only contains 21% oxygen, BlazeMaster CPVC will not sustain combustion.
BlazeMaster CPVC meets modern requirements for products that are both durable and cost-effective. Corrosion resistance is a major factor.
CPVC is inherently resistant to pitting and corrosion. This means that it requires less maintenance than other types of pipe, and can withstand a wide range of chemicals and temperatures.
Additionally, the internal surface of the CPVC pipe remains smooth throughout its lifetime, ensuring optimal flow and performance.
A BlazeMaster CPVC fire sprinkler system provides system designers and engineers with all of the following:
To learn more about the effectiveness of BlazeMaster CPVC in fire safety applications and to specify your next project efficiently, download The Orange Book.