Exposed Installations
Listed hangers are required for all exposed installations. Viking
Plastics BlazeMaster® CPVC fire sprinkler products are UL and
C-UL Listed for installation by a qualified installer or contractor
without protection (exposed) with the following restrictions:
• Standard Coverage Sprinklers
These installations shall be below a smooth, flat, horizontal
ceiling construction and require the use of Viking Plastics
approved one-step cement. The use of listed hangers for
thermoplastic sprinkler piping mounted directly to the ceiling
(or wall) is permitted. The resulting clearance between the
pipe and ceiling (or wall) resulting from the use of the listed
hanger is acceptable.
o Light Hazard Pendent Sprinklers
Listed quick response, 170 °F (77 °C) maximum
temperature rated, pendent sprinklers having deflectors
installed within 8 inches (203 mm) from the ceiling. The
maximum distance between sprinklers shall not exceed
15 feet (4.57 m). The piping shall be mounted directly to
the ceiling.
o Light Hazard Horizontal Sidewall Sprinklers
Listed quick response, 200 °F (93 °C) maximum
temperature rated, horizontal sidewall sprinklers having
deflectors installed within 12 inches (304 mm) from the
ceiling and within 6 inches (152 mm) from the sidewall.
The maximum distance between sprinklers shall not
exceed 14 feet (4.27 m). The piping shall be mounted
directly to the sidewall.
o Light Hazard Upright Sprinklers
Listed quick response, 155 °F (68 °C) maximum
temperature rated, upright sprinklers having deflectors
installed within 4 inches (101 mm) from the ceiling and a
maximum distance between sprinklers shall not exceed
15 feet (4.57 m). The maximum distance from the ceiling
to the centerline of the main run of pipe shall not to
exceed 7-1/2 inches (190 mm) and the distance from
the centerline of a sprinkler to the closest hanger shall
be 3 inches (76 mm).
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• Light Hazard Extended Coverage Sprinklers
These installations shall be below a smooth, flat, horizontal
ceiling construction, are limited to unobstructed construction,
require the use of Schedule 80 fittings for sizes 1-1/2 inches
and greater, and require the use of Viking Plastics approved
one-step solvent cement. For pendent sprinkler installations,
the piping shall be mounted directly to the ceiling. For
horizontal sidewall sprinkler installations, the piping shall be
mounted directly to the sidewall. The use of listed surfacemount
hangers for thermoplastic sprinkler piping mounted
directly to the ceiling (or wall) is permitted. The resulting
clearance between the pipe and ceiling (or wall) resulting from
the use of the listed hanger is acceptable.
o Light Hazard Extended Coverage Pendent
Sprinklers
Listed light hazard, extended coverage, quick response,
155 °F (68 °C) maximum temperature rated, pendent
sprinklers having deflectors installed within 8 inches (203
mm) from the ceiling, a maximum distance between
sprinklers not to exceed 20 feet (6.09 m), and an
application density not less than 0.10 gpm/ft2 (4.08
mm/min).
o Light Hazard Extended Coverage Horizontal
Sidewall Sprinklers
Listed light hazard, extended coverage, quick response,
165 °F (74 °C) maximum temperature rated, horizontal
sidewall sprinklers having deflectors installed within 12
inches (304 mm) from the ceiling and within 6 inches (152
mm) from the sidewall, a maximum distance between
sprinklers not to exceed 18 feet (5.48 m), and an
For Exposed
Light Hazard Extended Coverage Pendent
Sprinklers
Listed light hazard, extended coverage, quick response,
155 °F (68 °C) maximum temperature rated, pendent
sprinklers having deflectors installed within 8 inches (203
mm) from the ceiling, a maximum distance between
sprinklers not to exceed 20 feet (6.09 m), and an
application density not less than 0.10 gpm/ft2 (4.08
mm/min).
o Light Hazard Extended Coverage Horizontal
Sidewall Sprinklers
Listed light hazard, extended coverage, quick response,
165 °F (74 °C) maximum temperature rated, horizontal
sidewall sprinklers having deflectors installed within 12
inches (304 mm) from the ceiling and within 6 inches (152
mm) from the sidewall, a maximum distance between
sprinklers not to exceed 18 feet (5.48 m), and an
For Exposed BlazeMaster® Applications
(Use in unfinished basements, system risers, and mechanical tees and crosses are not included in this table)
Sprinkler
Configuration
Type of
Sprinkler
Spacing
Between
Sprinklers (ft.)
Maximum
Deflector
Distance from
Ceiling (in.)
Maximum
Deflector
Distance from
Sidewall (in.)
Maximum
Sprinkler
Temp.
Rating (°F)
Application
Density
(gpm/sq. ft.)
Additional
Limitations
Extended Coverage Sprinklers
Pendent Light Hazard,
Quick Response
=20 8 n/a 155 0.10
=16 12 6 175 0.10
Horizontal
Sidewall
Light Hazard,
Quick Response
=18 12 6 165 0.10
Light Hazard,
Quick Response
Listed Reliable
Sprinkler (SIN
RA0362)
=24 12 6 155 flow rate of
40 gpm and
maximum
coverage area
of 24' x 14'
Residential Sprinklers
=15 per Sprinkler
Listing
n/a 170 per Sprinkler
Listing
Pendent Residential
=20 8 n/a 155 0.10
=14 per Sprinkler
Listing
per Sprinkler
Listing
200 per Sprinkler
Listing
Horizontal
Sidewall
Residential
=18 12 6 165 0.10
Standard Coverage Sprinklers
Pendent Quick Response =15 8 n/a 170 0.10
Horizontal
Sidewall
Quick Response =14 12 6 200 0.10
Upright Quick Response =15 4
in addition the
distance from
the ceiling to
centerline at
pipe must be a
maximum at
7 1/2 inches
155 0.10 a hanger must
be installed
3 inches from
the centerline
of the sprinkler
head
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application density not less than 0.10 gpm/ft2 (4.08
mm/min).
Listed light hazard, extended coverage, quick-response, 175
°F (79 °C) maximum temperature rated, horizontal
sidewall sprinklers having deflectors installed within 12
inches (304 mm) from the ceiling and within 6 inches (152
mm) from the sidewall, a maximum distance between
sprinklers not to exceed 16 feet (4.87 m), and an
application density not less than 0.10 gpm/ft2 (4.08
mm/min).
Listed horizontal sidewall, light hazard, quick response
extended coverage sprinklers, 155 °F (68 °C) maximum
temperature rating, manufactured by Reliable Automatic
Sprinkler Co. Inc., SIN RA0362 having deflectors installed
within 12 inches (30 cm) from the ceiling and within 6
inches (15 cm) from the sidewall and a maximum distance
between sprinklers not to exceed 24 feet (7.31 m) with a
flow not less than 40 gal/min (152 L/min) per sprinkler.
• Residential
These installations shall be below a smooth, flat, horizontal
ceiling construction, are limited to the unobstructed
construction, require the use of Schedule 80 fittings for sizes
1-1/2 inches and greater, and require the use of Viking
Plastics approved one-step solvent cement. For pendent
sprinkler installations, the piping shall be mounted directly to
the ceiling. For horizontal sidewall sprinkler installations, the
piping shall be mounted directly to the sidewall. The use of
listed surface-mount hangers for thermoplastic sprinkler piping
mounted directly to the ceiling (or wall) is permitted. The
resulting clearance between the pipe and ceiling (or wall)
resulting from the use of the listed hanger is acceptable.
o Residential Pendent Sprinklers with maximum
lateral distance between sprinklers < 15 feet (4.57 m)
Listed residential pendent 170 °F (77 °C) maximum
temperature rated sprinklers with deflectors of sprinklers
installed in accordance with their listing and not
exceeding 8 inches (203 mm) from the ceiling. The
demand for the sprinklers shall be the minimum flow rates
indicated in the individual listings.
o Residential Pendent Sprinklers with lateral
distance between sprinklers > 15 feet (4.57 m) but <
20 feet (6.09 m)
Listed residential pendent 155 °F (68 °C) maximum
temperature rated sprinklers with deflectors of sprinklers
installed in accordance with their listing and not
exceeding 8 inches (203 mm) from the ceiling. The
demand for the sprinklers shall be the greater of either the
minimum flow rates indicated in the individual listing or
the calculated flow rate based on delivering a minimum of
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0.10 gpm/sq ft over the design area in accordance with
the provisions of NFPA 13 section 8.5.2.1 (2002, 2007,
2010).
o Residential Horizontal Sidewall Sprinklers with
maximum lateral distance between sprinklers < 14
feet (4.26 m)
Listed residential horizontal sidewall 200 °F (93 °C)
maximum temperature rated sprinklers with deflectors of
sprinklers located in accordance with their listing. The
demand for the sprinklers shall be the minimum flow rates
indicated in the individual listings.
o Residential Horizontal Sidewall Sprinklers with
lateral distance between sprinklers > 14 feet (4.26 m)
but < 18 feet (5.48 m)
Listed residential horizontal sidewall 165 °F (74 °C)
maximum temperature rated sprinklers installed with
deflectors of sprinklers up to 12 inches (304 mm) down
from the ceiling and within 6 inches (152 mm) of the side
wall. The demand for the sprinklers shall be the greater of
either the minimum flow rates indicated in the individual
listing or the calculated flow rate based on delivering a
minimum of 0.10 gpm/sq ft over the design area in
accordance with the provisions of NFPA 13 section
8.5.2.1 (2002, 2007, 2010). The maximum sprinkler area
of coverage shall not exceed 18 feet by 18 feet.
Unfinished Basements
Viking Plastics BlazeMaster® CPVC fire sprinkler products are UL
and C-UL Listed for installation by a qualified installer or
contractor without protection (exposed) in unfinished basements
in accordance with NFPA 13D when subject to the following
additional limitations:
1. The ceiling shall be horizontal and constructed with nominal
2 inch x 10 inch solid wood joists on 16 inch (40.6 cm)
centers.
OR
The ceiling shall be horizontal and constructed with nominal
2 inch x 12 inch solid wood joists on 16 inch (40.6 cm)
centers. When installing Viking Plastics BlazeMaster® CPVC
products in conjunction with 2 inch x 12 inch solid wood
joists, the maximum system working pressure under flowing
conditions shall not exceed 100 psi (690 kPa) and the
maximum system working pressure under static (nonflowing)
conditions shall not exceed 175 psi (1207 kPa).
2. The distance from the floor to the bottom of the solid wood
joists shall be between 7 and 8 feet (2.14 and 2.43 m).
3. Listed residential pendent sprinklers with a maximum
temperature rating of 155°F (68°C) and a minimum K-factor
of 3.0 shall be used for this type of installation. The
maximum sprinkler spacing shall not exceed 12 feet (3.65
m). The system is to be designed based upon the Listed
flows for the sprinkler selected, except that the flow for a
single sprinkler or for multiple sprinklers flowing is to be not
less than 11 gal/min (41.64 liter/min) per sprinkler. The
sprinklers are to be installed with their deflectors a maximum
of 1-3/4 inch (4.4 cm) below the bottom of the solid wood
joists in anticipation of future installation of a finished ceiling.10/1/11
Viking Plastics
and for riser rooms:::
2. Viking Plastics BlazeMaster® CPVC products may be used as
system risers in accordance with NFPA 13D and 13R when
installed without protection (exposed). When installed
exposed, the following limitations shall apply:
(a) The riser shall be installed below a smooth, flat,
horizontal ceiling construction. A Listed residential
pendent sprinkler shall be installed with its deflector at the
distance from the ceiling specified in the sprinkler Listing.
OR
The riser shall be installed below a horizontal unfinished
basement ceiling (in accordance with NFPA 13D)
constructed with nominal 2 inch x 10 inch or nominal 2
inch x 12 inch exposed solid wood joists on 16 inch
(40.6 cm) centers. A Listed residential pendent sprinkler
shall be installed with its deflector a maximum of 1-3/4
inch (4.4 cm) below the bottom of the solid wood joist in
anticipation of future installation of a finished ceiling.
• When installing BlazeMaster® CPVC pipe and
fittings in conjunction with 2 inch x 12 inch solid
wood joists, the maximum system working pressure
under flowing conditions shall not exceed 100 psi
(690 kPa) and the maximum system working
pressure under static (non-flowing) conditions shall
not exceed 175 psi (1207 kPa).
b) A Listed residential pendent sprinkler having a
maximum temperature rating of 155°F (68°C) and a
minimum K-factor of 3.0 shall be installed at a
maximum horizontal distance of 12 inches (30 cm)
from the centerline of the riser. The system shall be
designed based upon the Listed flows for the sprinkler
selected, except that the flow for a single sprinkler or
for multiple sprinklers flowing shall not be less than 11
gal/min (41.64 liter/min) per sprinkler.
c) The riser shall be supported vertically within 2 feet (.6 m)
of the ceiling or bottom of the joist.
d) The minimum riser pipe diameter shall be 1 inch (25 mm)
and the maximum riser diameter shall be 2 inch (50 mm).
Schedule 80 fittings for riser sizes 1-1/2 inch (40 mm)
and larger shall be used.
e) The maximum distance between the wall(s) and the
outside surface of the riser pipe shall be 1-1/2 inch (40
mm).
f) All solvent cement joints shall be made with Viking
Plastics approved one-step solvent cement.