18128 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS 30" 045° GE. venous be @mmio3 mm) thon (@mmio 3mm) (Smmom) ‘Open Root Butt Weld AT5.3:1.1 Standardized groove specifications pertain 0 the ‘grooved couplings that comply with and the groove dimensions described in ANSI/UL. 213, Rubber Gasketed Fittings for Fie Protection Service. The standard dimensions are specified in ANSI/UL 213, AL54. The fire hazard of the brazing and soldering processes should be suitably safeguarded. AT.5.4.5. Soldering fluxes manufictured to the specifications required by Table 7.3.1.1 ate unlikely to cause damage to the seats of sprinklers. When brazing flux is used, it must be of a {ype not likely wo damage the seats of sprinklers, AZZ. The intent of the 5 minute allowance is to aecommo- date fluctuations in water flow in large systems. 7.7.2 Where buildings are equipped with fie alarm systems, the requirements of the applicable fire alarm code should prevail. Iti the intent ofthis section to also apply to electrically Activated local alarm bells, The 100 second allowance i to mect the requirement of 90 second plus 10 second delay in respond- ing to the signal from the initiating device (.. flow or pressure swsiteh)- AB.L1.2 Pressure gauges installed on both sides of a check valve are necessary for several reasons. They can quickly ind cate an abnormal condition such as closed valve of an inoper= able check vale. If the pressure on the downstream side of a check valve is Tess than the pressure on the upstream side, cither the pressure gitiges are faulty or the check valve is inop” erable, Ifthe pressure on the upstream side of a cheek valve is less than the pressure on the downstream side, the pressure is ‘rapped indicating a higher than normal pressure, This ervone- fous pressure will then be part ofa main drain test. fa pressure gauge is installed only on the downstream side of the check salve a pressure would be indicated but the pressure on the "upstream side could be 0.0 psi indicating a severe problem, AB2_A diy pipe satem should be installed only where heat b not adequate to prevent freering of water in all parts of, oF in sections of, the system. Dry pipe systems should be converted to wet pipe ‘systems when they become unnecessary because adeqiate heat is provided. Sprinklers should not be shut off in cold weather Where two or more dry pipe valves are used, systems prefera- bly should be divided horizontally to. prevent simultaneous ‘operation of more than one system and the resultant increased time delay in filling systems and discharging water and to prevent receipt of more than one waterflow alarm signal 2022 Eston ein. nom > rm 0° 4s" SSS ain Mein (mmio2mm) Butt Weld with Backing Ring Where adequate heat is present in sections of the dy pipe system, consideration should be given to dividing the system into a separate wet pipe system and dry pipe system. Minimized "use of dy pipe sistems is desirable where speed of operation is of particular concern, A8.2.2.2@) Invallation imitations of sted dry pendent sprinklers can vary with different products. Limitations should de included in. product installation instruetions w warn the user of the potential accumulation of water, scale, and sedi- ‘ment from collecting a the sprinkler. A8.2.8 The capacities of the various sizes of pipe given in Table A823 are for convenience in calculating the capacity of system, 8.2.3.1 The 60-second limit does not apply to dry systems with capacities of 500 gal (1900 L) or less, nor to dry systems With capacities of 750 gal (2850 L) or less if equipped with a quickopening device. A827 See Figure A82 A8.2.5. The dry pipe valve should be located in an accessible place near the sprinkler system it controls. Where exposed t0 Cold, the dy pipe valve should be located in a valve toom or enclosure of adequate size to properly service equipment. 8.2.5.1 The dry pipe valve and supply piping should be in fan area maintained at or above 40°F (4°C), Icis the intent of the committee to protect the valves from freezing. The occa- sional exposure of valves to short exposures of ait temperatures below 40°F (4°C) that would not cause the valves to freeze does not justify the construction of a valve room, A8.2.6.3 The compressor should draw its air supply from Within the operating criteria allowed by the manufacturer of the compressor. Air piping should not be attached to the intake ‘of the compressor unless acceptable to the compressor man facturer and installed in accordance with 882.7, Damage, air reduction, or reduced life expectancy can result if guidelines are not followed, A8.2.6.3.2 When a single compressor serves multiple dry pipe sstems, the 30-minute fill time is based on the single largest system, A8.2.64.1 ‘The connection from an ait compressor to the dry pipe vale should be of a type recommended by the manufac- turer and approved by the authority having jurisdiction, taking into consideration the pressures, temperatures, and vibrations that the connection and adjacent equipment will endute, Flexi