For BIS use only Doc: CED 22(7974)C

April 2016
11 COMPONENTS OF SPRINKLER INSTALLATION

11.1 Piping : For a sprinkler system to perform properly during a fire, the network of
piping that delivers water from its source to the open sprinklers must be capable of
withstanding both the internal pressure acting upon it and high external temperatures. In
addition, the piping network must be properly supported and able to maintain its structural
integrity during an earthquake. It must also be installed so it does not interfere with the
sprinkler’s water discharge. Following requirements shall receive attention:

11.1.1 The pipe used in the sprinkler system (from the pump house to the installation
control valves) shall be laid underground or in masonry culverts with removable covers of
incombustible construction and shall be of any one of the following types:

a) Cast iron double flanged class "A" pipes conforming to the following standards:

Horizontally Cast iron pipes IS 7181

Vertically Cast iron pipes IS 1537 *

Centrifugally Cast (spun) iron pipes IS 1536

* Where the nominal diameter of the pipe exceeds 300mm and where the pump
delivery pressure exceeds 7 bars, Class B pipes would be necessary.

b) 1) Centrifugally Cast (spun) iron pipes, Class A with Tyton joints IS 1536
2) Centrifugally Cast (spun) ductile iron pipes IS 8329

c) Wrought or mild steel pipes (galvanized) of heavy grade IS-1978 **

d) Wrought or mild steel pipes (non-galvanized) of heavy grade IS 1239 ***IS-1978

e) Electric resistance welded (ERW) steel pipes IS 3589 ***

** No welding is permissible

*** Welding permissible with butt- welded joints and coated and wrapped as per IS
10221-Code of practice for coating and wrapping of underground mild steel
pipelines. At least 10% of all the welded joints shall be radiographically tested and
half of the joints radiographed shall be field joints.

11.1.2 The pipe used in the sprinkler system (from the pump house to the installation
control valves) may be laid above ground in case of piping materials as per 11.1.1 (c) to

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