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LISTINGS & APPROVALS
8. Sprinkler systems that employ plastic pipe and fittings shall be designed where possible to ensure no “no flow” sections of pipe work in the event of sprinkler operation.
9. LPCB maximum ambient temperature of 50°C.
The Loss Prevention Certification Board listing applies to Light Hazard Classifications BS 5306: Part 2, Section 5.2 fall within the scope of NFPA 13, 13R and 13D.
In addition, TYCO fire sprinkler systems can be installed in certain ordinary classification (BS 5306: Part 2, Section 5.3) such as offices, retail shops and department stores when installed in accordance with Section 22 of LPCB “List of Approved Products and Services”.
TYCO CPVC Pipe and Fittings should not be used in high hazard applications (BS 5306: Part 2, Section 5.4) and ordinary hazard applications where the fuel load or rate of heat release is high, such as boiler rooms, kitchens, manufacturing areas, and certain warehouse applications.
Solvent cement joints shall be made with TFP-500 or TFP-600 One Step Solvent Cement.
ADDITIONAL APPROVALS
(MEA and NSF)
• TYCO CPVC Pipe and Fittings are Listed by MEA in Residential buildings as
defined by NFPA 13D and 13R. The MEA listing number is 434-88-M, Vol. 2.
• TYCO CPVC Pipe and Fittings (slip style only) are tested by NSF for chemical extraction to Standard 61 and carry the NSF-pw Listing.
Solvent cement joints shall be made with TFP-500 or TFP-600 One Step Solvent Cement.
ORDINARY HAZARD INSTALLATIONS
• NFPA 13
• 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).
• Pipe or tube is permitted to be installed exposed in accordance with their listing.
• Where nonmetallic pipe is permitted to be installed in a private garage within a dwelling unit not exceeding 1000 ft2 (93 m2) and permitted to be protected from the garage compartment by not less than the same wall or ceiling sheathing that is required by the applicable building code.
• NFPA 13R
• 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).
• Pipe or tube is permitted to be installed exposed in accordance with their listing.