Innovation in MEP

CPVC Sprinkler Piping

PRM 25th-26th ,28th June 2013

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Introduction
CPVC pipes have replaced steel pipes for sprinklers across world successfully rendering trouble free service since 1986 Use in horizontal grid sprinkler piping in residential floors Product is recommended by NFPA & approved by International codes Bureau of Indian Standards has published code IS 16088
Standard for CPVC pipe in fire extinguishing systems

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Fire Test as per UL 1821

Fire reaches 760C (1,400F) After approximately 1 minute, sprinkler head activates Pipe is in direct contact with fire plume at 370C - 480C (700F 900F) for a total of 10 minutes

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Fire Test
System inspected - no damage other than charring on the outside surface Inside Pipe Properties remain unchanged

System then tested at 1,207 kPa (175 psi) (12 Bar) for 5 minutes

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Fire Endurance Test

IMO test requirements were :

pipe: 1 SR 13.5 (PN 16) flow rate ca. 32 l/min

Temperature from 900C to 1200C test was run for 30 min. without leakage

stagnant water pressure for 30 min. followed by hydrostatic pressure test of 4.2 bar for 5 min.
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Listing & Approvals

IS :16088 Specification for CPVC pipes for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems. NSF potable water certification in USA NFPA 13, NFPA 13D, NFPA 13R, NFPA 90A, NFPA 24 UL Listed (Specially Listed Product) UL-C and C-UL Listed

Factory Mutual FM Approved

LPCB approved VdS Approved for LH, OH I, OH II, OH III and OH IV (for exhibition and concert

halls, cinemas, theaters only)

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Advantages

Corrosion and Scale Resistance

Faster completion than metal pipes.

CPVC systems may be field fabricated and this requires less upfront engineering Quiet, clean and light weight means easy fabrication Easy installation and easily transported to other floors

No Maintenance required- 50 year life expectancy

Have better Hydraulic characteristics than metal pipes

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Limitations
Not suitable for basement Cannot be used in risers Upto 3 maximum diameter Not LISTED for outdoor applications

Used in sprinkler heads rated at 107C or lower

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Pipe & Fittings Standards

Pipe produced in SDR 13.5 dimensions

Pipe manufactured per ASTM F442/ IS:16088

Fittings are Schedule 40 for to 1 and Schedule 80 for 1 to 3 Fittings manufactured per ASTM F437, F438, F439 or F1970 Pipe and fittings are available from 3/4 to 3 (20 mm to 80 mm) in size A full line of solvent weld fittings and transitions fittings

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Costing
Drawings to be forwarded for cost benefit analysis Material cost savings generate 5 % on material costs when compared with MS or GI

Real savings achieved in time

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Way Forward
Acceptance by various CFOs but cannot provide blanket approval Developer has to propose upon which it will be studied by CFO Ideal for projects where sprinklers are required in high rise Residential floors Brand name is Blazemaster marketed in India by M/s Astral

Vellore Institute of Technology in Chennai- 4,000 sprinklers

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