It is found in the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code 603.4.16.2 says that if you have an FDC you need an RPZ. It isn't in the IPC.
Ron Fletcher Aero Automatic Sprinkler Phoenix, AZ 85024 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of James Fallon Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 7:37 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RPZ backflow protection The plumbing inspectors have been concerned that the lubricate in fire truck pumps could contaminate the domestic water supply and would like RPZs installed on systems with FDCs. Has anyone else faced this problem "Staff opinion: Unless otherwise noted ,the response provided above is a staff opinion provided by a member of the Construction Codes and Licensing Division. A staff opinion is the opinion of one staff member about the correct answer to a specific question generated by a customer. The opinion is not binding. Jim Fallon Building Code Representative Plan Review MN Dept of Labor & Industry Construction Codes & Licensing Division (651) 284 5861 _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
