FM 1613 : 2017
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POLYETHYLENE (PE) PIPE AND FITTINGS FOR UNDERGROUND FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE
12-01-2013
1 INTRODUCTION
2 GENERAL INFORMATION
3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
5 OPERATIONS REQUIREMENTS
APPENDIX A - UNITS OF MEASUREMENT
APPENDIX B - TOLERANCES
APPENDIX C - SAMPLE CALCULATION
APPENDIX D - SAMPLE LISTING
APPENDIX E - FIGURES
Provides the design and performance requirements for NPS (Nominal Pipe Size) 4 in. through 36 in. nominal size PE pipe and fittings for use in underground fire service mains. Other sizes may be considered for Approval on a case-by-case basis.
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Effective date: 31/12/2017. (02/2017)
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Factory Mutual Research Corporation
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