Please refer to the following:
http://www.waterresearchfoundation.org/research/topicsandprojects/execSum/158.aspx
and
http://books.google.com/books?id=X-f_x07RIgQC&pg=PR26&lpg=PR26&dq=wet+sprinkler+systems+and+water+contamination&source=bl&ots=S_8_-SeIho&sig=lTvbesgZN9ZbVT5nqrH3kGmc5kM&hl=en&ei=BM_RTPW8MZWSjAeCioW4DA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&sqi=2&ved=0CBYQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=wet%20sprinkler%20systems%20and%20water%20contamination&f=false
These are reports on the impact of wet sprinkler systems on water quality.
Testing indicates that water from fire sprinkler systems is not potable.
On 11/3/2010 5:01 PM, Gary Stites wrote:
I am actually looking for your opinions as our water purveyors are asking us
for assistance and education...
On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 1:51 PM, Gary Stites<[email protected]> wrote:
The water companies in our area are concerned about backflow prevention on
13D systems. With California adopting the IRC all the AHJ's are scrambling
to put their spin on it!
Anyway, what are the backflow concerns on a CPVC system that is not
intertwined with the plumbing system? There is talk of requiring RP devices
etc. Is a check-valve not sufficient?
Thank You
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Pandora Station http://www.pandora.com/?sc=sh43464983213902734
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Project Manager
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