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antifreze system
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antifreze system

antifreze system

(OP)
Do the outlets off a main or branch line have to come off the top of the pipe on a return bend. Or can they come off the side or bottom.

RE: antifreze system

No requirement in NFPA 13 that I am aware of.

Travis Mack
MFP Design, LLC
www.mfpdesign.com
 

RE: antifreze system

woochop,
Per NFPA 13, 2007 Edition,
8.15.18.2  Return bends shall be connected to the top of branch lines in order to avoid accumulation of sediment in the drop nipples in accordance with Figure 8.15.18.2.

  

RE: antifreze system

Isn't that section when you are taking supply from a raw water source?  I have never seen return bends used simply because the system was an AF, but I guess it could make sense.

Travis Mack
MFP Design, LLC
www.mfpdesign.com
 

RE: antifreze system

NFPA 13 2010

8.15.18.1 Unless the requirements of 8.15.18.3 or 8.15.18.4 are met, return bends shall be used where pendant sprinklers are supplied from a raw water source, a mill pond, or open top reservoirs.

If you're not taking supply from any of those sources, return bends are not required by NFPA 13.

RE: antifreze system

Yes they are is it a pre action??? Or is it some other type system or head ??    Will check the book tomorrow

RE: antifreze system

CDA:

You only need return bends on dry / preaction systems if you are trying to avoid the expensive dry pendent sprinklers and both the head and the piping are in heated areas.

Travis Mack
MFP Design, LLC
www.mfpdesign.com
 

RE: antifreze system

So it is kinda required in 13 in other places

Now I remember the job they did that  

RE: antifreze system

Should have clarified...I don't believe they're required in the OP's situation. I agree with TravisMack's post.

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