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Backflow Protection for Fire Sprinkler Systems
Author(s) -
Chapman Pete
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
opflow
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1551-8701
pISSN - 0149-8029
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8701.1987.tb01179.x
Subject(s) - backflow , piping , fire hazard , hazard , fire protection , environmental science , engineering , civil engineering , environmental engineering , mechanical engineering , environmental protection , chemistry , organic chemistry , inlet
This article discusses the basic components of fire sprinkler systems and the potential for cross connections that exists with these systems. Fire protection systems, which are pressurized piping systems, should be isolated from potable water systems using the proper backflow prevention assembly for the degree of determined hazard. Classification of fire sprinkler systems is described, and backflow protection required for low‐, moderate‐, and high‐hazard systems is addressed.