Hello,

Also used when testing PRVs off the standpipe.

Friday, November 20, 2009, 10:06:42 AM, you wrote:

> I am with Greg on this one. I have always heard the term used referring
> to the upsized drain piping that runs parallel to the standpipe that the
> drains on each floor are tied into. Yes typically a wet system.

> Rod DiBona
> Rapid Fire

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> This is supposedly off a wet pipe sprinkler system. 


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> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 8:20 AM
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> Subject: Re: Express Drain?

> I have heard it being used when you have a standpipe with floor zone valves.
> When you tie all the drains together, it is called an Express Drain"

> Greg Lindholm

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> Subject: Express Drain?

>> Got someone using the term "Express Drain",  is that the same as the 
>> main drain or is he talking about something else?


>> Craig L. Prahl, CET
>> Fire Protection Specialist
>> Mechanical Department
>> CH2MHILL
>> Lockwood Greene
>> 1500 International Drive
>> PO Box 491, Spartanburg, SC  29304-0491 Direct - 864.599.4102 Fax - 
>> 864.599.8439 [email protected] http://www.ch2m.com

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