Where exactly in the International Fire Code or International Building Code (or NFPA standards) does it state that a standpipe riser must be visible or unobstructed?
Is there anything that prohibits me from sheetrocking the standpipe riser os installing it inside a wall? Of course the hose outlets will be exposed - but what about the riser? Posted anonymously for discussion. Discuss This | Submit Your Question | Subscribe
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RJ
12/18/2019 10:12:14 am
NFPA 14, 2016 Edition Chapter 6
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Jonathan Sullivan
12/18/2019 10:17:36 am
To add to RJ's comment, please verify what edition of the standard your local code adopts. The standard changed slightly between 2013/2016. Additionally, standards such as NFPA 130 modify the concealing and supervisory requirements.
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Rusty Scott
12/18/2019 10:26:51 am
Some companies make fire hose valve cabinets and floor control assembly cabinets, I don't see why the product would be on the market if it wasn't allowed in some form.
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Cliff Schulze
12/18/2019 01:12:12 pm
I don't have a copy of NFPA-14 2016 edition but the 2013 edition only addresses the concealing of dry standpipes, which is prohibited. We have worked on numerous jobs where the standpipe itself is concealed. As long as the valves are accessible, I don't see the problem.
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max
12/18/2019 01:53:06 pm
Please provide a photograph of what you perceive as a "Standpipe Riser"
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Mike L
12/18/2019 07:59:02 pm
One other consideration: see IBC sections 905.4.1, 905.5.2 or 905.6.1 for protection of standpipe risers.
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