Sprinkler heat trace

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I have sprinkler pipe in church garage setting. The sprinkler pipe has heat trace. Does the circuit for sprinkler pipe require ground fault protection of equipment (GFPE) or not according to NEC?

 

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Not into electrical

Check this article

Has to be listed!!!

I am thinking the answer is yes

I am thinking one the installation instructions, may give you direction



From the 2016 edition of NFPA 25

4.1.2.2 Aboveground water-filled pipes that pass through open areas, cold rooms, passageways, or other areas exposed to temperatures below 40°F (4.0°C), protected against freezing by insulating coverings, frost-proof casings, listed heat tracing systems, or other reliable means, shall be maintained at temperatures between 40°F (4.0°C) and 120°F (48.9°C).

https://www.qrfs.com/blog/157-heat-tracing-fire-sprinkler-systems-when-where-and-how/