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STAND PIPESPart 4 of 6Plumbing SystemsSTAND PIPESDefinitionPipes within Buildings or Yards that supply water for Fire Mitigation and Suppression. Can also refer to Vertical RiserSTAND PIPESApplicationIn accordance to NFPA 14 StandardThe Design installation and maintenance shall be in accordance with NFPA 143STAND PIPESClassesIn accordance with the IRR RA9514Class 12 in. HoseFull-Scale Fire fighting

Classes Determine Hose Connections. Also dEtermines Properly placement4STAND PIPESClassesIn accordance with the IRR RA9514i. At each intermediate landing between floor levels in every required exit stairway;

ii. On each side of the wall adjacent to the exit openings of horizontal exits;

iii. In each exit passageway at the entrance from the building areas into the passageway;

iv. In covered mall buildings, at the entrance to each exit passageway or exit corridor, and at exterior public entrances to the mall;

v. At the highest landing of stairways with stairway access to a roof and on the roof where stairways do not access the roof. An additional 64 mm (2 in) hose connection shall be provided at the hydraulically most remote riser to facilitate testing of the system;

vi. Where the most remote portion of a nonsprinklered floor or storey is located in excess of 40 meters of travel distance from a required exit containing or adjacent to a hose connection, or the most remote portion of a sprinklered floor or storey is located in excess of 61 meters of travel distance from a required exit containing or adjacent to a hose connection, additional hose connections shall be provided, in approved locations, where required by the BFP.Might wanna make a manual drawing about where best to place this5STAND PIPESClassesIn accordance with the IRR RA9514Class 21 in. HoseDesigned for use by Building Tenants with no Existing Knowledge of Firefighting until arrival of Fire department

Class 2 Might Really be just for Mop up after the fire.6STAND PIPESClassesIn accordance with the IRR RA9514Class 3Hybrid of Class 1 and 2Useable by Firefighter and Trained Building Occupants

Classes Determine Hose Connections. Also Determines Proper placement.7