- Author
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Notarianni, K. A.
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Jackson, M. A.
- Title
- Comparison of Fire Sprinkler Piping Materials: Steel, Copper, Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride and Polybutylene, in Residential and Light Hazard Installations.
- Coporate
- National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
- Sponsor
- Federal Emergency Management Agency, Emmitsburg, MD
- Report
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NISTIR 5339; FA-150
June 1994
40 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
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sprinkler systems
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pipes
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building technology
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copper
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chlorinated polyvinyl chloride
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fire research
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polybutylene
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plastic pipes
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steels
- Abstract
- A literature-based study was conducted at the Building and Fire Research Laboratory of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to compare characteristics and usage of steel, copper, chlorinated polyvinyl chloride, and polybutylene fire sprinkler pipe primarily related to residential and light hazard installations. This report addresses key variables such as material properties, usage criteria and limitations, system design, installation requirements, economics, and maintenance. Information is presented which is useful for the selection of a sprinkler pipe material. This study was sponsored by the United States Fire Administration.