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    Underground piping for sprinkler systems

    Thank you all. Your threads have been much helpful. I will contact my local building inspector to confirm more details. Thanks for your help.
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    Underground piping for sprinkler systems

    Thanks Eddycurrentguy. I live in Toronto, Ontario, and am using the NFPA 13 handbook, however I am finding it difficult in how deep the pipe should be. It states in NFPA 13 that the pipe clearance shall be provided to prevent breakage of piping due to building settlement, however it does not...
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    NFPA Standard for centrifugal fire pumps

    Hello, Does anyone know the NFPA standard for centrifugal fire pumps? I am not seeing it in the NFPA code. Thanks.
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    Underground piping for sprinkler systems

    Does anyone know how deep underground piping (for sprinkler systems) should be when it passes under a building foundation? I am having difficulty finding this information in NFPA 13. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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    Logarithmic Scales

    Could someone please explain in simple short terms why a logarithmic scale would be used to plot a water flow test results? From a hydrant.

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