If your express drain is in a stair shaft you may not be allowed to use PVC. 
Something to check on.
Mark at Aero 

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]]on Behalf Of Charles
Thurston
Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2009 10:03 AM
To: Autry, David
Subject: Re[2]: Express Drain


Hello David,

DUHHHHH   Thanks I never thought to look there.

Thursday, August 6, 2009, 12:34:17 PM, you wrote:

> NFPA 13 (2002, Edition) 6.1.1.5
> Components that do not affect system performance such as drain piping,
> drain valves and signs shall not be required to be listed. 

> David Autry
> Plans Examiner
> Nebraska State Fire Marshal's Office
> 246 S. 14th Street
> Lincoln, NE 68508
> 402-471-9659
> 402-471-3118 fax
> www.sfm.ne.gov
>  
> ** Note new email address: [email protected]
>  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected]
> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Charles 
> Thurston
> Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2009 11:30 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Express Drain

> Hello sprinklerforum,

>   I searched NFPA 13 and can not find anywhere it list the type of pipe
>   required for an express drain. All I found is 1 size larger than the
>   largest pipe tied into it. Does anybody know the section or if PVC
>   "plumbing" pipe is allowed?




-- 
Best regards,
 Charles Thurston                            mailto:[email protected]
  Coastal Fire Protection

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