Since it's a test header it's an appurtenance. I don't believe that once you have left the test header control valve (presuming you have one) that you need to use listed parts for the configuration you describe.
On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 7:04 AM, Dewayne Martinez <[email protected]> wrote: > Just found out that grv fittings / cplgs are UL listed for UG work. If > anyone wants, I can forward them the UL listing sheet I received off > forum. > Thanks, > Dewayne > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dewayne > Martinez > Sent: Monday, December 12, 2011 8:00 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: UG pipe - Grv fittings > > I think I am going to go with uniflanges since I only have one joint > underground. There will be only 15ft of pipe buried. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bobby > Gillett > Sent: Monday, December 12, 2011 7:14 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: UG pipe - Grv fittings > > Could you not use Ductile Iron pipe and MJ fittings utilizing pre-made > spool pieces (FxPE) or uniflanges for going up/down? > > Bobby Gillett > Sr. Project Manager > Key Fire Protection, Inc. > (731) 424-0130 office (731) 424-9285 fax > (731) 267-4853 cell > www.keyfireprotection.com > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dewayne > Martinez > Sent: Monday, December 12, 2011 7:10 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: UG pipe - Grv fittings > > No per the architect. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Justin > Reid > Sent: Monday, December 12, 2011 7:02 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: UG pipe - Grv fittings > > Is it possible to make the run on the interior of the building and have > the test header penetrate and be located on the exterior wall? > > Justin Reid > > On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 6:51 AM, Dewayne Martinez <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > It will be a short run, just out and up the outside wall. I will be > > using galv pipe and fittings with tar / wrap on the pipe. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: [email protected] > > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jeff > > Garrison > > Sent: Monday, December 12, 2011 5:34 AM > > To: [email protected] > > Subject: Re: UG pipe - Grv fittings > > > > Steel pipe, even galvanized, doesn't last all that long underground, > > in my experience. > > If it's a minimal run, propably your only option though. Uniflange is > > a good idea. > > > > On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 6:25 AM, Dewayne Martinez <[email protected]> > > wrote: > > > > > Looking at the archives, it appears that grv fittings and cplgs > > > cannot > > > > > be used for UG applications unless specifically listed for such use. > > > It also seems like no one makes them that are both listed for UG and > > > > fire protection use. > > > > > > I need to run 6in for a free standing fire pump test header out and > > > need the have the ability to field cut the pipe to fit. 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