Standpipe Roof Manifold

In part 1 of a four part series clay magee looks at some of the standards that firefighters need to know when it comes to standpipe systems.

Standpipe roof manifold.

Nfpa members and public sector officials may submit a question on an nfpa code or standard. Bill gustin recently presented a webcast on standpipe operations standpipe operations part 2. Responses are provided by nfpa staff on an informal basis. Provides 250 gpm 946 lpm minimum per outlet ref.

Standpipe roof manifold flow test texas children s hospital in texas medical center. Water from the outlet to the nozzle. Used with straight or angle hose valves to provide water control. An outlet is required on the roof or at the highest landing of an interior exit stairway with access to the roof when the roof has a slope of less than 4 to 12.

A standpipe system is piping installed in a building that serves to transfer water to hose connections located within the building for firefighting purposes. As required by the fire code official when the most remote portion of a floor is more than 150 ft nonsprinklered or more than 200 ft sprinklered from an outlet. Used as a standpipe roof outlet connection by the fire service. Two way male roof fire dept outlet connections.

Refer to section 4000 for valve selection. 6850 6851 three way roof manifold straight pattern.