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CPVC Fire SprinklerSystems 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company. 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.1

Learning Objectives Listings and Approvals necessary for installation ofCPVC fire sprinkler systems Various design parameters for CPVC Fire Sprinklersystems Concealed versus exposed systems Correct joining methods of CPVC pipe and fittings Options for freeze protection 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.2

Specially Listed for fire protection systems CPVC pipe/fittings system must be listed by a thirdparty to the UL 1821 standard– To ensure use of correct CPVC systems, specify a UL 1821listing for CPVC fire sprinkler systems UL 1821 Test– Fire reaches 1,600 F– Pipe is in direct contact withthe fire for 10 minutes 700 F - 900 F After the test, pipe and fittings arepressure tested to 175psi 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.3

UL 1821 Test – CPVC Performance Inside Pipe Propertiesremain unchanged Does not burn by itself– Requires more oxygen than isin the atmosphere to sustain aflame Chars instead of burning Charring becomes a thermalbarrier– restricts the flow of heat intopipe wall– reduces the rate of burning 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.4

Listings and Approvals Listed by UL, UL of Canada and Loss PreventionCertification Board––––NFPA 13 – Light HazardNFPA 13RNFPA 13DNFPA 24 – Underground Water Service– Air plenums as defined in NFPA 90A Factory Mutual (FM) ApprovedListed by NSF for potable water usageMeets the requirements of Major Model Building CodesCPVC may be listed for “wet” and/or “dry” applications– Confirm listings for specific manufacturers 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.5

UL Listed UL, C-UL, and ULC UL 1821 – Thermoplastic Sprinkler Pipe and Fittingsfor Fire Protection Service UL 1887 - Standard for Safety Fire Test of PlasticSprinkler Pipe for Visible Flame and SmokeCharacteristics ULC / ORD - C199 - Combustible Piping forSprinkler Systems 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.6

Occupancy Classifications NFPA 13 – Light Hazard– Churches– Clubs– Educational (Schools /Universities)– Hospitals– Institutional– Libraries– Museums– Nursing Homes– Offices– Restaurant Seating Areas– Theatres / AuditoriumsPer NFPA 13 2010 Edition, Section A.5.2 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.7

Ordinary Hazard Exception NFPA 13 – OrdinaryHazard Exception:– Pipe or tube Listed forlight hazard occupanciesshall be permitted to beinstalled in ordinaryhazard rooms ofotherwise light hazardoccupancies where theroom does not exceed400 ft2 (13m²)Per NFPA 13 2010 Edition, Section 6.3.6.2 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.8

Occupancy Classifications NFPA 13R –Residential (Up to andincluding 4 stories)– Multi-Family/ Multi-StoryUnits– Hotel / Motel– Apartments– Condominiums /Townhouses– Student housing 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.9

Occupancy Classifications NFPA 13D - Residential– One / Two FamilyDwellings– Mobile / ManufacturedHomes 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.10

Air Plenums Listed by UL for use inReturn Air Plenums asdefined by NFPA 90Aand UL 1887 Some CPVC may beinstalled adjacent toceiling openings,however the pipecannot cross theopening 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.11

Factory Mutual Approved CPVC pipe and fittingshave performedsuccessfully when installedexposed in fire testing byFM Research per FM 1635 CPVC pipe and fittings isthe only approved nonmetallic piping system forexposed use in FM insuredbuildings This also includes usebehind “drop-in” ceiling tiles 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.12

NSF International NSF Certified forpotable waterconveyance perStandard 61 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.13

Building Codes National Codes– ICC (International CodeCouncil)– NFPA 5000– National Building Code ofCanada Local Codes– City of Los Angeles (RR5218)– New York City (MEA 43488-M)– Chicago 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.14

New UL listing for CPVC* Composite Wood Joist– Primarily one- and two-family homes– Allows exposed installation in unfinished basements* Not all CPVC fire protection systems have been listed by UL for theseapplications, verify with piping manufacturer 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.15

CPVC Advantages Used in fire protection systems since 1984 Corrosion resistance Increased hydraulic capabilities allows for pipedownsizing (Hazen Williams C-factor 150) Faster scheduling – No pre-fabrication Design savings – CAD Advantages Light-weight Overall cost savings– More economical than steel– Quicker to install 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.16

Product Advantages Immune to Corrosion– No pinhole leaks No Scale buildup("tuberculation”) insidethe piping– Can impact the hydrauliccharacteristics of the pipeand break off into piecesthat could plug a sprinklerMIC - Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.17

Design / Engineering Advantages Fewer design hours compared to steel Less field coordination required New BIM family of objects Tested for 50 year life expectancy at 175 psi and150 F with a safety factor of 2– Most CPVC Fire Sprinkler System manufacturers meet orexceed this level– Performance is based on the quality of the CPVCcompound/resin used – verify results with manufacturer 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.18

Design Parameters CPVC pipe and fittings standardsAvailabilityTemperature / pressure ratingsExpansion and contractionHanging and supportsRiser supports 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.19

Pipe and Fittings Standards andDimensionsPipeFittings ASTM Standards ASTM Standards– ASTM F442 Pipe Dimensions– 3/4” to 3” SDR 13.5––––ASTM F437ASTM F438ASTM F439 orASTM F1970 Fitting Dimensions– ¾” to 1 ¼” Sch. 40 or 80– 1 ½” to 3” Sch. 80SDR – Standard Dimension Ratio 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.20

Temperature / Pressure Rating CPVC fire sprinkler pipe & fittings are rated forcontinuous service of 175 psi @ 150 F (1210 kPa @65 C) Pressure rating is the same for ¾” through 3” at agiven temperature UL requires a burst pressure test of 5 times theworking pressure, or 875psi– Some CPVC has been tested to a burst pressure ofapproximately 1500psi 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.21

Revision to ASTM F442 CPVC fire sprinkler pipe is certified to ASTM F442through NSF The revision to ASTM F442 was approved in April,2013 The revised standard specifies two materialclassifications– CPVC 4120-05: CPVC compounds having an HDS of 500psi at 180 F– CPVC 4120-06: CPVC compounds having an HDS of 625psi at 180 F 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.22

Revision to ASTM F442 In addition to the markings that are currently requiredon the pipe, the revised standard also requires thefollowing markings: Type of plastic pipe material in accordance with thematerial designation code for example, CPVC 412006. Pressure rating in pounds-force per square inch forwater at both 73 F [23 C] and 180 F [82 C], shownas the number followed by psi and the temperature(for example, “320 psi at 73 F, 100 psi at 180 F”). The marking changes are required by January 1,2014 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.23

24Revision to ASTM F442 CPVC 4120-05 sprinkler pipe will be marked CPVC 4120-05320 psi at 73 F80 psi at 180 FCPVC 4120-06 fire sprinkler pipe will be marked CPVC 4120-06 320 psi at 73 F 100 psi at 180 F 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.24

Thermal Expansion and Contraction 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.25

Hangers Most UL Listed pipehangers are suitable forCPVC pipe and fittings Listed hangers arerequired for NFPA 13 and13R systems NFPA13D allows alllocally approved hangers 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.26

UL Listed Pipe Hangers UL Listed steel hangers are approved for use withCPVC pipe if:– Hangers do not bind the CPVC pipe from movement (unlessspecifically UL Listed to do so)– Hangers do not have a rough or sharp edges that come incontact with the CPVC pipe Pipe hangers must comply with the requirements ofNFPA 13 and 13R Restraining clips are recommended but not required Hangers must prevent kick back from sprinklerheads 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.27

Hanger Support Requirements Hanger supports are required at– Regular intervals on standard pipe runs– “In-Line” sprinkler head drops (unique to CPVC systems)– End of line sprinkler head drop and Armover supports 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.28

Hanger Support SpacingStandard Pipe Runs for all Pressures 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.29

CPVC “In-Line” Hanger SupportTABLE AMaximum Support Spacing Distance In LineSprinkler Head Drop TeeNominal Pipe Size¾″ (20mm)1″ (25mm)1¼″ (32 mm)1½″ - 3″ (40 - 80 mm)Less than 100psi (690 kPa)4′ (1.22m)5′ (1.52 m)6′ (1.83 m)7′ (2.13 m)More than 100psi (690 kPa)3′ (0.91 m)4′ (1.22 m)5′ (1.52 m)7′ (2.13 m) 2012 The Lubrizol Corporation, all rights reserved. All marks are property of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.30