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12" above FF

12" above FF

12" above FF

(OP)
Where does the NFPA code began in a commercial building I have been told Civil covers the service main until you get 12" above FF?

RE: 12" above FF

In terms of NFPA, 13 chapter 10 and NFPA #24 would be the place to look.

If you are asking who actually does the work, the UA usually claims U/G fire-only mains for the sprinklerfitters, unless it is a multi-trade local. Up here on the Canadian Prairies, it is almost always combined fire water/domestic and the non-union plumbers snag that work.

RE: 12" above FF

Nfpa 24 does cover the underground

What is your specific question

RE: 12" above FF

(OP)
A question was raised if clearance is required where the pipe penetrates the slab. I cant find anywhere that requires clearance. ASCE 7 exempts chapter 9 of the NFPA 13 if in a seismic catagory B. 9.3 of the 13 is the only location that addresses the clearance requirements.

RE: 12" above FF

Well depending on the pipe used, sometimes there is not a problem/ question

You need room to work/ connect the ag pipe

RE: 12" above FF

Often municipalities have standard details and/or requirements of water services entering the building for fire suppression.

I would start with the local building/plumbing department and also the local water purveyor.

RE: 12" above FF

This is dependent on where the civil engineer terminates the pipe outside the building and the Fire Protection or MEP engineer picks up the connection. In all cases the connection from the underground into the building must comply with NFPA 13 (2010 edition) Section 10.6. Now if your using the 2013 edition, read it closely because it better clarifies how pipe is routed into the building.

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