Chapter 7 Design

7.1* General. The design of the standpipe system is governed by building height, area per floor occupancy classification, egress system design, required flow rate and residual pressure, and the distance of the hose connection from the source(s) of the water supply.

Chapter 6 Installation Requirements

6.1* Location and Protection of Piping.

6.1.1 Location of Dry Standpipes. Dry standpipes shall not be concealed unless the piping integrity is monitored with supervisory air pressure, in accordance with NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.

Chapter 5 System Requirements

5.1 General.

5.1.1 The number and arrangement of standpipe equipment necessary for protection shall be governed by local conditions such as the occupancy, character, and construction of the building and its accessibility.

Chapter 4 System Components and Hardware

4.1* General.
4.1.1 Standpipe system components and hardware shall be inaccordance with this chapter.

4.1.2 All devices and materials used in standpipe systems shall be listed, except as permitted in 4.1.3.