PE Problem #5

6/10/2019

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 06/11/19

8 Comments

Amr

6/10/2019 06:07:39 am

C. 10'-0"

MDS

6/10/2019 06:46:26 am

NFPA 13 (2016), Table 9.2.2.1(a)

CPVC, pipe size 3 inches --- max distance between hangers is 10-0 inches.

Ryan

6/10/2019 07:15:04 am

NFPA 13, Table 9.2.2.1(a)

C) 10' for 3" CPVC pipe

6/10/2019 08:56:17 am

c. 10ft
NFPA 13:2016, Table 9.2.2.1(a)

Pari

6/10/2019 10:26:09 am

C 10 ft.

Brenton

6/10/2019 05:01:53 pm

C. 10’-0”. NFPA 13 (2019) Table 17.4.2.1(a). and FPH Table 16.4.5.

6/16/2019 12:44:20 am

C) 10 Ft for 3 Inch

9/6/2019 02:46:45 am

c. FPH Table 16.4.5, for CPVC 10' for 3"

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