PE Problem #29

7/11/2018

What is the greatest allowed spacing among all pipe sizes between hangers for CPVC pipe in fire sprinkler systems?
a. 6'-0"
b. 9'-0"
c. 10'-0"
d. 12'-0"

Solution | Posted 07/12/18

9 Comments

FPE

7/11/2018 07:11:46 am

c. 10'-0"
Ref NFPA FPH Table 16.4.5

Corey Casey

7/11/2018 09:21:24 am

a. The maximum distance between hangers on 1 inch pipe is 6'-0"

7/11/2018 09:40:50 am

C
13- table 9.2.2.1a

Domenick Disimone

7/11/2018 09:50:49 am

A- 6" Table 9.2.21(a)

7/11/2018 10:25:09 am

10' - Table 9.2.2.1(a)

Colleen

7/11/2018 11:08:19 am

C). 10' per NFPA 13 Table 9.2.2.1(a)

EdwH

7/11/2018 12:12:16 pm

c. 10'-0"

NFPA 13 Table 9.2.2.1(a)
CPVC 3" nominal Pipe 10'-0"

Pari

7/11/2018 12:31:46 pm

10'-0

David

7/11/2018 03:03:34 pm

10’-0” in NFPA 13 Table 9.2.2.1(a) for 3” pipe. (The least allowable spacing is 5’-6” for 3/4” pipe.)

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