Reduce the possibility of future sprinkler pipe obstructions. Increased 
corrosion growth evident in dry pipe sprinkler systems, especially with smaller 
diameter pipe.

Rick E. Green, District Manager
East Coast Fire Protection, Inc.
1113 Cavalier Boulevard
Chesapeake, Virginia 23323
757/485-7486(p), 757/485-8730(fax), 757/328-0131(cell)
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Knight
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 5:01 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: 3/4" Steel Pipe on Dry Pipe System

Rick,
There are no NFPA 13 criteria for changing 3/4" pipe in the manner that you
have described.  What would the benefit be to your customer to change the
3/4" to 1"?

Bob Knight

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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Green
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 2:47 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: 3/4" Steel Pipe on Dry Pipe System


East Coast recently completed inspection of a dry pipe sprinkler system.
During trip test unable to trip the dry pipe system because of foreign
material causing pipe blockage.  Initially pipe blockage was notice in the
inspectors test pipe.  After a thorough inspection, majority of the pipe
including mains, branch lines showed signs of foreign material in the pipe.

We have proposed to owner to flush sprinkler system and also replace ¾"
branch line pipe.

Is their a standard reference that requires removal of 3/4" sprinkler pipe
with larger diameter pipe (1") when the sprinkler pipe is flushed?


Rick E. Green, District Manager
East Coast Fire Protection, Inc.
1113 Cavalier Boulevard
Chesapeake, Virginia 23323
757/485-7486(p), 757/485-8730(fax), 757/328-0131(cell)
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