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This week we're covering a basic riser manifold con guration for wet-pipe re sprinkler systems. This is
 

not for a shotgun-style single riser, nor for a wet riser using an alarm check valve (we'll explore both of
those later).

If you haven't checked it out, there are great ongoing discussions (some of which covered these topics) on
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Wet-pipe systems form the backbone of traditional re sprinkler system design, comprising the most
popular and most economical system type available. Here's the major components that go into a wet-
pipe re sprinkler assembly:

Check Valve
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Purpose: Allows the system to retain pressure over time, prevents and siphonage of water in a
system to serve standpipes or other systems, and helps prevent nuisance water ow alarm
paddle movement by maintaining water in each system.
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Where Required: a check valve is required in any system, but may also be accomplished by a
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single back ow preventer in a multi-system manifold. Check valves are required on each sprinkler
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system where the supply serves both sprinklers and standpipes.
Orientation: must be horizontal or vertical-up in accordance with its listing (NFPA 13 2002 + Get calculators, tools,
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Purpose: Allows the re department to supply supplementary pressure and ow to the system
during a re event.
Where Required: on any sprinkler system that does not meet exceptions for being inaccessible,
large-capacity deluge systems, or single-story buildings not over 2,000 sqft (185 sq.m.). (NFPA 13
2002 8.16.2.2, 2007-16 8.17.2.2, 2019 16.12.2)
Where Located: for a single system it must be on the system side of the main system control
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valve, check, and alarm valves, and is permitted to be connected to the main piping directly (NFPA
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must be between the supply control valves and system control valves (on the manifold) (NFPA 13
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Purpose: Allows the system to be drained down for maintenance, interior inspections, repair, or Daily Problems

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Discharge: must discharge to outside or to a drain connection, but not directly to a sewer (NFPA Subscribe
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Labeled: required to be labeled with a weatherproof metal or rigid plastic identi er  (NFPA 13
2002-16 6.7.4.1, 2019 16.9.12.1)
Size: is determined by NFPA 13 (2002 Table 8.15.2.4.2 and 8.15.2.6, 2007-16 8.16.2.4.2, 2019 The Toolkit
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Purpose: Allows the water ow switch to be tested as required by NFPA 25 by owing water, and Database, Calculators
allows drainage of the system. and more:
Where Required: for wet systems, anywhere downstream of the water ow alarm.  Some
jurisdictions have requirements or preferences to locate the inspector's test remotely from the
riser (NFPA 13 2007-13 8.17.4.2.4, 2016 8.17.4.1.4). Note that FM Global systems require wet system
inspector's tests to be located remotely from the riser (FM Global 2-0 2.6.5)
Approved: required to be approved (NFPA 13 2002-13 6.7.3, 2016 6.6.3, 2019 16.9.1.1).
Labeled: required to be labeled with a weatherproof metal or rigid plastic identi er (NFPA 13
2002-13 6.7.4, 2016 6.6.4, 2019 16.9.12).
Ori ce: The ori ce (within a sight/site glass) simulates the ow of a single sprinkler in order to
ensure that the sprinkler water ow alarm will activate upon the ow of a single sprinkler. The
ori ce must:  be equal to the smallest ori ce of any sprinkler installed on the system  (NFPA 13
2002 8.16.4.1.1, 2007-16 8.17.4.1.1, 2019 16.14.1.1), and be smooth bore and corrosion resistant (NFPA
13 2002-13 8.17.4.2.1, 2016 8.17.4.1.1, 2019 16.14.1.1)
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Sight/Site Glass: typically provided where water discharge is not visible from the control valve
(NFPA 13 2002 A.8.16.4.2, 2007-13 A.8.17.4.2, 2016 A.8.17.4.1, 2019 A.16.14.1). 
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Purpose: Allow a single system to be shut o for maintenance, inspection or renovation. Limiting
the system size per isolation valve also helps reduce risk that a large facility wouldn't be a ected
by the closure of a single system valve.
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Where Required: isolation valve is required on each sprinkler system (NFPA 13 2002 8.15.1.1.1,
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Accessible: valve is required to be readily  accessible for operation, inspection, tests &
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maintenance and located where free of obstruction (NFPA 13 2002 8.16.4.2.2, 2007-2013
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8.17.4.2.2, 2016 8.17.4.1.2, 2019 16.14.1.2, FM Global 2-0 2.6.5). Are recommended to be no more
than 7 feet above nished oor (NFPA 13 2002 A.8.16.4.2, 2007-13 A.8.17.4.2, 2016 A.8.17.4.1, 2019
A.16.14.1)
Identi cation:  must include portion of building served and what it controls (NFPA 13 2002-13 Categories
6.7.4.3, 2016 6.6.4.3, 16.9.12.3), and it's function (NFPA 13 2002 8.15.1.1.8, 2007-16 8.16.1.1.8, 2019 All
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Listed: this valve is required to be listed (NFPA 13 2002-13 6.7.1.3, 2016 6.6.1.3, 2019 16.9.3.2) Course
Supervision: can be accomplished by (1) central, proprietary or remote station, (2) a local Design Challenge
sounding at a constantly attended location, (3) locked in correct position, (4) within fenced Fire Alarm
inclusion under control of owner, sealed, and inspected weekly (NFPA 13 2002 8.15.1.1.2.1, 2007-16 Fire Events
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Pressure Gauge
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Purpose: To assess loss of pressure over time during testing and to verify the water pressure in a Floor Control Valve
system. Life Safety
Where Required: above and below each alarm check valve or system riser check (when News
present) (NFPA 2002 7.1.1.2), and adjacent to main drain (NFPA 13 2002 8.16.3.1, 2007-16 8.17.3.1, NICET
2019 16.13.1) Passive Fire Protection
Accessible: must be accessible for operation, inspection, tests & maintenance (NFPA 13 2002-16 PE Exam
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Capacity:  The maximum limit for the gauge must not be less than twice the normal working Site Updates
pressure at the point in the system where it's installed (NFPA 13 2002 8.16.3.3, 2007-16 8.17.3.3, Special Hazards
2019 16.13.3) Sprinkler Systems
Connection:  must be minimum 1/4-inch thread inlet near main drain (NFPA 13 2002 8.16.3.1, Standpipes
2007-16 8.17.3.1, 2019 16.13.1) Tools

Listed: required to be listed (NFPA 13 2002 8.16.3.3, 2007-16 8.17.3.3, 2019 16.13.3)

Removal: must permit removal and not be subject to freezing (NFPA 13 2002 8.16.3.4, 2007-16
8.17.3.4, 2019 16.13.4)
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Where Required: Is required for each zoned system. (NFPA 2002-13 6.9.2.1, 2016 6.8.2.1, 2019 November 2019
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Listed: required to be listed (NFPA 2002-13 6.9.2.1, 2016 6.8.2.1, 2019 16.11.3.1) September 2019
Supervision: must be supervised (NFPA 2002-13 6.9.2.1, 2016 6.8.2.1, 2019 16.11.3.1) August 2019
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