Sleeving is also needed when CPVC penetrates metal studs to protect the pipe from abrasion. Some will use CPVC one diameter larger (1/1/4" CPVC "sleeve" for a 1" CPVC pipe pipe).
Byron -------------------------------------------------- From: "Mark Sornsin" <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 12:18 To: <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Sleeve > John, that didn't really answer my question; but it is a good point. To > that: the sleeve will support the masonry construction so that it doesn't > end up bearing on the pipe in the event of shifting or settling. Certainly > in seismic areas this would be even more important. I can grasp that > concept. > > So let's talk about horizontal penetrations in non-masonry, non concrete > walls. What forms the 'solid interior surface' between the wall and the > sleeve? Why can't this be done without out a sleeve? Or is there even a > need for horizontal sleeves in non-masonry/concrete construction? > > Mark A. Sornsin, PE | Fire Protection Engineer > Ulteig Engineers, Inc. |Fargo, ND > Direct: 701. 280.8591 | www.ulteig.com > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John > Drucker > Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 6:45 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: Sleeve > > Mark, > > You are correct, in masonry construction the sleeve is used in the same > fashion as a lintel, to provide support to the construction. > > John Drucker, CET > Fire Protection Subcode Official > Fire/Building/Electrical Inspector > Fire Marshals Office > Borough of Red Bank, NJ > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mark > Sornsin > Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 3:33 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: Sleeve > > (o.k. I know I'm going to regret asking this - but I have no shame) > > What provides the solid interior surface when a sleeve penetrates a block > or > stud wall? > _______________________________________________ > Sprinklerforum mailing list > [email protected] > http://fireball.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 [email protected] http://fireball.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)
