Collier County Fire Prevention and Protection Code POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL

ARTICLE NUMBER:  FSK02-04

EFFECTIVE DATE:  August 13, 2002

SUBJECT:  Aboveground Fire Protection System Piping

OBJECTIVE: To provide a consistent manner of installation of aboveground piping exposed to the elements in particular, but not limited to connections to backflow preventers and risers.

BACKGROUND:

Non-metallic pipe is subject to damage from the sun, lawn mowers, trimmers, accidents, etc. Damage to these pipes may render a fire protection system useless in an emergency, therefore, it has been determined that only suitable metallic pipe shall be used in any above ground piping that is part of a fire suppression system.

POLICY/PROCEDURE:

Piping exposed to the elements shall be suitable metallic piping and installed in a manner consistent with the code, manufacturers suggestions and industry standards for protection, support and installation. Support for the any backflow device shall also be provided in accordance with manufacturer’s suggestions.

CODE REFERENCES:

None

ATTACHMENTS:

None.

DISTRIBUTION: Big Corkscrew Island Fire District; East Naples Fire District; Golden Gate Fire District; Immokalee Fire District; Isle of Capri Fire District; North Naples Fire District; Ochopee Fire District; City of Marco Island Fire Department; Building Director, Collier County Community Development; Chief Inspectors, Collier County Community Development; Collier County Community Development Records; Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA); Subscribers

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