A conversation with the AHJ may be in order.

Ed Kramer
Lawrence, KS

> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected]
> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of
> Mike Hairfield
> Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 10:02 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: RE: Underground Stub-Up
> 
> In the State of Virginia the current NFPA-13 is the 2007 Edition, oh the
> pipe size is 14" also.
> 
> 
> 
> So where do I go from here?
> 
> 
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> > From: [email protected]
> > Subject: Re: Underground Stub-Up
> > Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:58:19 -0700
> > To: [email protected]
> >
> > Historically I've always said NO since a pure application of the
> listing would conflict with having underground pipe installed above
> ground. But a pure application of terms doesn't necessarily get in the
> way of actions taken by the technical committee. The same could be said
> for requiring listed back flow preventers since they are classified (an
> unacceptable category for all other listed devices). Since this is a
> common practice, the TC addressed stub-ups last cycle by adding the
> below:
> > 6.3.1.1.1* Underground pipe shall be permitted to extend into the
> building through the slab or wall not more than 24 in. (0.6 m).
> >
> > Roland
> >
> > Roland Huggins, PE - VP Engineering
> > American Fire Sprinkler Assn. --- Fire Sprinklers Saves Lives Dallas,
> > TX http://www.firesprinkler.org
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Jul 10, 2013, at 5:38 AM, Mike Hairfield <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> > > Got a project that HDPE AWWA C906 pipe and fittings were installed.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > The stub-up through the floor is a piece of HDPE AWWA C906 pipe with
> > >
> > > a cap fused on the end and not rodded.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I've never seen this done before, is it acceptable with NFPA #24?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Mike Hairfield
> > >
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