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Is it permissible to serve both an automatic dry sprinkler system and a dry automatic standpipe via the same dry pipe valve? 
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Jonathan
9/24/2019 11:09:06 am
NFPA 14 (2016) 5.2.1.2.1* Not more than 750 gal (2839 L) system capacity shall be controlled by one dry pipe valve
Kman
9/24/2019 03:54:43 pm
NFPA 13 2016- 7.2.3.2 System size shall be such that initial water is discharged from the system test connection in not more than
Dave Neesan
9/24/2019 10:22:29 pm
As long as the combined system capacity is not more than 750 gallons and if there is a separate standpipe control valve, it would be acceptable per NFPA. Separate dry pipe vales, entirely separate systems, would be a much better practice.
sean
9/25/2019 07:46:34 am
you need to meet the combination riser requirements from NFPA 14. I dont think you would be able to meet them on one shared valve. Leave a Reply. |
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