I am designing a fire suppression system for a residential building in a seismic area (BC, Canada). There is 1-1/2" CPVC pipe running down the corridor with 1" branches going into each suite. I'm using NFPA-13 (2013).
Does the 1-1/2" pipe in the corridor count as a cross-main, and thus require seismic restraint, or can it be omitted given its small size? If it does require restraint, would a Tolco 3000 clamp, 909 brace fitting, and 1" shed 10 steel pipe be acceptable? What sort of solutions are typically used for small CPVC pipe? Sent in anonymously for discussion. Click Title to View | Submit Your Question | Subscribe
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Dan Wilder
12/2/2021 08:31:56 am
Cross mains regardless of size....if that 1" feeds more than one sprinkler, by definition, is considered a branch line (not an arm-over) so the 1½" pipe feeding the 1", again by definition, is a cross main.
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Jesse
12/2/2021 08:44:56 am
The size doesn't matter per se, but rather the function. In your case, the 1-1/2" is effectively serving as a cross-main thus would require seismic bracing.
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Anthony
12/2/2021 08:47:39 am
As Dan said "regardless of size"
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Alex
12/2/2021 09:14:00 am
Hi,
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Jon
12/2/2021 09:48:05 am
yes, the 1.5" size is considered a cross main
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Brian Willis Spurrell
12/2/2021 05:29:41 pm
I agree with all of the above and your choice of material. You can also consider cable type restraint. Used cable restraint on a project at CFB Greenwood Fire Hall Greenwood N.S. Canada.. Approved by Defense Construction, Federal Government.
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OP
12/6/2021 10:01:42 am
Thanks everyone.
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sean
12/6/2021 01:30:04 pm
I would still apply the more restrictive cross main req.
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