Pipe cleanliness and the requirements for dirt traps
Guidance Note
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Mechanical & Electrical Supplement
Series
Guidance Note
Abstract
Provides guidance for ensuring the cleanliness of fixed gaseous fire extinguishing systems pipework, looking at issues, sources of contamination, contamination removal, dirt trap construction, how to avoid contamination, and standpipes.
History
This Guidance Note is intended as a general guidance and is not a substitute for detailed advice in specific circumstances. Although great care has been taken in the compilation and preparation of this publication to ensure accuracy, FIA cannot in any circumstances accept responsibility for errors, omissions or advice given or for any losses arising from reliance upon information contained in this publication.
ISBN
9781784121754
Subjects
- Building services
- Electrical services
- Fire fighting equipment
- Ducts/flues/pipes
Publisher History
The British Fire Protection Systems Association (BFPSA) the Fire Extinguishing Trades Association (FETA) and the Fire Industry Confederation (FIC) merged in April 2007 to form the Fire Industry Association.
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