1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover thermoplastic pipe and fittings for use in wet pipe sprinkler systems for fire protection service.

1.2 Thermoplastic pipe and fittings covered by these requirements are intended for use in sprinkler systems in any of the following types of occupancies:

a)Light hazard occupancies as defined in the Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13;

b)Residential occupancies as defined in the Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, NFPA 13D; and

c)Residential occupancies as defined in the Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies, NFPA 13R.

1.3 The pipe and fittings covered by these requirements are intended to be installed in accordance with the Standard for Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, NFPA 13D; the Standard for Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies, NFPA 13R; or the Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13.

1.4 The requirements covered by this standard do not address compatibility of plastic pipe and fittings with materials or products that they may be in contact with in storage, handling, or use.

Summary of Topics

This new edition of ANSI/CAN/UL 1821 includes Canadian requirements for Combustible Piping for Sprinkler Systems, and requirements for Pipe and Fittings Embedded in Concrete.