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FM 1613 : 2017

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POLYETHYLENE (PE) PIPE AND FITTINGS FOR UNDERGROUND FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE
Published date

01-12-2013

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.

DevelopmentNote
Effective date: 31/12/2017. (02/2017)
DocumentType
Standard
PublisherName
Factory Mutual Research Corporation
Status
Current

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