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Sprinkler piping marking requirements

Sprinkler piping marking requirements

Sprinkler piping marking requirements

(OP)
Where can I find the requirements for marking fire protection piping within various occupancies? I have areas that are covered by all occupancy types, except for "high hazard".

RE: Sprinkler piping marking requirements

are you wanting to mark individual zones? if not, why would you need to mark the piping based on occupancy?

RE: Sprinkler piping marking requirements

(OP)
I don't need to mark the pipes based on occupancy or by zone.  The people in the safety department tell me I need to paint all of my sprinkler pipe red, whether it is in a warehouse or a residential building.  The Safety people could not provide a reference for this.  What is required to be marked?  If using pipe labels, what is the frequency of marking?  Please provide a reference.

RE: Sprinkler piping marking requirements

I did a quick computer search of the NFPA standards/codes.  Using the search terms "marking of pipe" or "pipe marking", I did not find anything that mentions a requirement to mark piping.  This may be a specific requirement to the local building code, or a requirement of the insurance carrier.

RE: Sprinkler piping marking requirements

(OP)
It is not a requirement of any local code or insurance.  Thanks for checking, I'll repost this on the OSHA forum.

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