Perfect! Thanks Reed.

Ed

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> boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Reed Roisum
> Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:37 AM
> To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org
> Subject: RE: Backflow protection on antifreeze system
> 
> Ed,
> 
> 2006 IPC  608.16.4.1 Additives or nonpotable source.
> 
> Where systems under continuous pressure contain chemical additives or
> antifreeze, or where systems are connected to a nonpotable secondary
> water supply, the potable water supply shall be protected against
> backflow by a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer. Where
> chemical additives or antifreeze are added to only a portion of an
> automatic fire sprinkler or standpipe system, the reduced pressure
> principle backflow preventer shall be permitted to be located so as to
> isolate that portion of the system. Where systems are not under
> continuous pressure, the potable water supply shall be protected against
> backflow by an air gap or a pipe applied atmospheric vacuum breaker
> conforming to ASSE 1001 or CSA B64.1.1.
> 
> 
> I don't see any exceptions??  Hope this helps.
> 
> 
> Reed A. Roisum, CET
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: sprinklerforum-boun...@firesprinkler.org [mailto:sprinklerforum-
> boun...@firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Ed Kramer
> Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 10:23 AM
> To: sprinklerforum@firesprinkler.org
> Subject: Backflow protection on antifreeze system
> 
> Anybody have a 2006 International Plumbing Code handy?
> 
> 
> 
> I have a client who wants to use glycerine in a small antifreeze system.
> Nothing unusual about that.   But he claims that by using food-grade
> glycerine he doesn't need an RP BFP and the associated expansion tank.
> I
> disagree,  but don't have code references to back it up.   The 2006 IPC
> is
> applicable.
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks in advance!
> 
> 
> 
> Ed Kramer
> 
> Kramer Design, LLC
> 
> Littleton, CO
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