Blog 18: Third Answer

• EQ: What is the most efficient fire protection installation for a warehouse? 
• Third Answer: The type of pipe used in the environment of the installation contributes to the maximum efficiency the system can produce.
• Three supporting details: 
• 1. There is specific piping used in extreme environments, for example is the temperature is significantly cold an anti freeze pipe is required for the installation. 
• 2. Certain systems require additionally thinner pipe, the Gridded System requires thinner pipe because the layout positioning gives the water an easier to gain PSI.
• 3. Underground mains must with stand extreme amount of pressure, the pipe material is usually cast iron. Surprisingly there is a special type of PBC made for underground mains. 
• Research source: Mentorship, NFPA-13, Journal of Fire Protection Engineering.
• Concluding Sentence: Identifying the best material for the warehouse installation will allow the fire protection system to perform to its full potential.