I purchased a house with fire sprinkler system that is 30 years old. The previous owner had the sprinkler disconnected about 10 years ago when a furnace repairman stepped on one of the sprinkler pipes. The damage was repaired but the water line to the sprinkler system was not reconnected (not sure why).
I was wondering if it would be okay to have it reconnected now? It is a 30-year old system and has been inactive for 10 years. Do the pipes become brittle are there other concerns in reconnecting? Thanks for you help. Sent in anonymously for discussion. Click Title to View | Submit Your Question | Subscribe
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Alex
10/18/2021 06:52:18 am
Hi Anonymous,
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Dan Wilder
10/18/2021 07:53:09 am
There are a fair amount of assumptions below but thing to note:
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Anthony
10/18/2021 08:14:16 am
If it passes an NFPA 25 inspection it should be good to go. It should be air tested and hydrostatically tested for recommissioning.
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Martin Moffitt
10/18/2021 08:25:41 am
Good morning to all a lot of good answers but that is a lot of info for someone who knows nothing about this stuff(if in fact this is the case)
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Jesse
10/18/2021 08:43:42 am
At the risk of making assumptions, it sounds like 13D is the design criteria. So I'm curious if the system is in CPVC or PEX. Either are easily repairable.
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Sandy
10/18/2021 12:37:54 pm
I would recommend you contact a licensed fire sprinkler contractor to do an inspection and pressure test the pipe. If it passes, definitely reconnect and keep that residential sprinkler system operational. You'll be happy you did if you ever have a fire in your house!
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Jack G
10/18/2021 04:17:41 pm
Personally, I would spend the money to rip out and re install in the same place. All brand new stuff.
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Martin Moffitt
10/19/2021 08:46:29 am
"Roger that"
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Steve Schwartz
10/22/2021 04:17:06 pm
Hello All,
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