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FSSA PDH-01
Table of Contents
SECTION
Forward, Introduction & Definitions
Design Criteria
Appendix A:
Appendix B:
Appendix C:
References
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FORWARD
The Fire Suppression Systems Association (FSSA) has developed this handbook to provide
guidance to system designers on how to apply the ASME B31.1 Power Piping Code in a uniform
and consistent manner, in order to determine the maximum allowable internal working pressure
for piping used in special hazard fire suppression systems.
The FSSA Technical Committee was assigned the task to address this issue. The resulting
document provides the necessary guidelines, along with supplemental information, to assist the
system designer in complying with the requirements specified in the applicable NFPA Standards
related to the Power Piping Code. This handbook is currently referenced in several of the NFPA
standards.
The first edition of this document was published in June 2001.
The second edition of the handbook was published in August 2003, and includes revisions to
Section 3, Appendix A, and Appendix C; along with the addition of new Section 6 and new
Appendix B.
CAUTION
This document provides general guidelines and is not intended to provide all information
necessary to determine equipment and material requirements for specific installations or
applications. Always refer to the equipment manufacturers instructions and recommendations,
along with other regulations and NFPA Standards that may apply.
Some limitations and restrictions apply. Please refer to the text and notes, which follow.
This document is subject to modifications. Users should obtain the latest version. The
Association, its members, and those participating in its activities accept no responsibility or
liability to any one for the completeness or use of, or reliance on this document, or for
compliance with the provisions herein.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This document provides general information and guidelines on the design of piping and tubing
systems for use with all types of special hazard fire suppression systems, where the ASME
B31.1 Power Piping Code is specified. This Guide follows the general design parameters of the
Power Piping Code, but has been modified similar to the accepted formats found in NFPA-12A
and NFPA-2001.
An expanded list of pressure Tables are found in Section 3. These Tables provide the system
designer with maximum allowable internal working pressures that have been pre-calculated for
various types of pipe and tubing materials and end connections.
In all cases, the pipe and fittings shall have a minimum rated working pressure equal to or
greater than the minimum piping design working pressure specified in Appendix A of this
document, for the agent being used.
1.1 DEFINITIONS
Some terms used in this document, related to pipe and tubing and supports / hangers are
defined below.
Brazing:
A metal joining process where fusion is produced by use of a nonferrous filler metal having a
melting point above 800oF (425oC) but lower than that of the base metals used. The filler metal
is distributed between the closely fitted surfaces of the joint by capillary action.
Butt Joint:
A joint between two members lying approximately in the same plane.
Filler Metal:
Metal that is added during welding, soldering, or brazing.
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Nominal Thickness:
The thickness given in the product material specification or standard, exclusive of
manufacturing tolerances.
Seamless Pipe:
Pipe produced by several methods that result in a round pipe that does not have a longitudinal
seam.
Soldering:
A metal joining process where fusion is produced by heating to a suitable temperature and by
using a nonferrous alloy that melts at temperatures below 800oF (425oC) and having a melting
point below that of the base metals being used.
Rigid Support:
The method of securing pipe or tubing to walls, ceiling structures or columns to prevent
movement in any direction.
Intermediate Support:
The method of supporting piping or tubing to counter the force of gravity. The supports are
normally located between rigid supports, but are not intended to counter longitudinal or lateral
sway, or as bracing against thrusts associated with changes in direction.
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2.1 Limitations established for pipe and tubing, used in special hazard fire suppression
systems, are set by:
(Note: Where the word pipe is used it is understood to also mean tubing).
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
The appropriate maximum allowable stress value (SE) shall be taken from Appendix
A of the Power Piping Code (PPC).
The SE values taken from Appendix A of the Power Piping Code shall be based on a
temperature of not less than +130oF for the material being used.
For piping, the calculations cover threaded, welded, brazed, rolled and cut groove,
end connections.
For tubing, the calculations cover using compression or flare fittings; or welded,
brazed, or soldered end connections.
Materials covered in the calculations include steel pipe and tubing, stainless steel
pipe and tubing, and copper tubing.
Other metallic pipe and tubing can be used, provided that the appropriate SE values,
wall thickness, and end connection factors are substituted.
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2.3
DESIGN CALCULATIONS
The basic equation to be used to calculate the maximum allowable working pressure for
piping/tubing subject to internal pressure is:
P = 2SE (t-A)/D
EQ #1
Where:
t = nominal wall thickness (inches)
D = outside diameter of pipe or tubing (inches)
P = maximum allowable working pressure (psig)
SE = maximum allowable stress [including longitudinal seam joint efficiency] (psi)
A = allowance for threading, grooving, etc. (inches).
NOTE: For these calculations:
A = depth of thread for threaded connections
A = depth of groove for cut groove connections
A = zero for welded or rolled groove connections
A = zero for joints in tubing using compression or flare fittings; or brazed
or welded end connections
The term SE is generally defined as 1/4 of the tensile strength of the piping material or 2/3
of the yield strength (whichever is lower) multiplied by a longitudinal seam joint efficiency
factor, as noted below.
Joint efficiency factors are:
1.00 for seamless
0.85 for ERW (electric resistance welded)
0.60 for furnace butt weld (continuous weld) (Class F)
P = (2tSE)/D
EQ #2
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Reference Information
Paragraph 102.2.4 of the ASME B31.1b-2000 Addenda to the Power Piping Code,
recognizes that the piping system shall be considered safe under conditions where
the piping may be subjected to short periods of higher design pressure or
temperature. For this situation the ASME B31.1 Power Piping Code allows the
maximum allowable stress to be exceeded by:
(a) 15% increase in allowable stress, if the event duration occurs for no more
than eight hours (480 minutes) at any one time, and no more than 800
hours/year, or
(b) 20% increase in allowable stress, if the event duration occurs for no more
than 1 hour (60 minutes) at any one time, and no more than 80 hours/year.
Table 2-1 gives values for SE as taken from Appendix A of the ASME B31.1, Power Piping
Code, along with SE values increased by 20% for use in the calculations.
CAUTION
The SE values used in the calculations are also limited to the maximum temperatures
shown in Table 2-1. If higher temperatures are anticipated, then the SE values must
be reduced to agree with the values shown in Appendix A of the Power Piping Code at
the higher temperature for the piping materials being used.
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TABLE 2-1
Pipe or
Tube Material
Steel Pipe
Seamless
Seamless
Seamless
Seamless
Seamless
ERW
ERW
Furnace Welded
Stainless Steel Pipe
Type 304 Seamless
Type 304 Welded
Type 304L Seamless
Type 304L Welded
Type 316 Seamless
Type 316 Welded
Type 316L Seamless
Type 316L Welded
Steel Tubing
Seamless
ERW
ERW
Stainless Steel Tubing
Type 304 Seamless
Type 304 ERW
Type 304L Seamless
Type 304L ERW
Type 316 Seamless
Type 316 ERW
Type 316L Seamless
Type 316L ERW
Copper Tubing
Seamless, Annealed
Seamless, Drawn
ASTM Spec
SE Value
(psi)
(oF)
Taken From Temperature
Appendix A
Range
ASME B31.1
SE Value
Increased 20%
(psi)
A 106 Gr. C
A 53 Gr. B
A 106 Gr. B
A 53 Gr. A
A 106 Gr. A
A 53 Gr. B
A 53 Gr. A
A 53 Gr. F
17500
15000
15000
12000
12000
12800
10200
7200
-20 to +650
-20 to +650
-20 to +650
-20 to +650
-20 to +650
-20 to +650
-20 to +650
-20 to +650
21000
18000
18000
14400
14400
15360
12240
8640
A 312
A 312
A 312
A 312
A 312
A 312
A 312
A 312
15700
13300
13400
11400
16200
13800
13300
11300
-20 to +200
-20 to +200
-20 to +200
-20 to +200
-20 to +200
-20 to +200
-20 to +200
-20 to +200
18840
15960
16080
13680
19440
16560
15960
13560
A 179
A 178 Gr. A
A 178 Gr. C
11800
10000
12800
-20 to +650
-20 to +650
-20 to +650
14160
12000
15360
A 213, A 269
A 249, A 269
A 213, A 269
A 249, A 269
A 213, A 269
A 249, A 269
A 213, A 269
A 249, A 269
15700
13300
13400
11400
16200
13800
13300
11300
-20 to +200
-20 to +200
-20 to +200
-20 to +200
-20 to +200
-20 to +200
-20 to +200
-20 to +200
18840
15960
16080
13680
19440
16560
15960
13560
B 88, B 280
B 88, B 280
5100
9000
-20 to +150
-20 to +250
6120
10800
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System Piping
Multiply By
0.8333
0.9583
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Table 3-2: Steel Pipe with Rolled Groove or Welded End Connections.
Table 3-6: Steel Tubing with Welded, Brazed, Flare, or Compression Fitting Ends.
Table 3-7: Stainless Steel Tubing with Welded, Brazed, Flare, or Compression Fitting Ends.
Table 3-8: ASTM B-88 Seamless Copper Water Tubing with Brazed, Soldered, Flare, or
Compression Fitting Ends. (Annealed and Drawn Tempers).
Table 3-9: ASTM B-280 Seamless Copper Refrigeration Tubing with Brazed, Soldered, Flare or
Compression Fitting Ends. (Annealed and Drawn Tempers).
CAUTIONS
a. The values of maximum allowable working pressure, shown in Tables 3-1 to 3-9, have
been calculated subject to the following limitations:
The pipe/tubing system is not normally pressurized.
System discharge time does not exceed 60 minutes in duration.
The pipe/tubing is not normally exposed to ambient temperatures that exceed the
temperature limitations shown in Table 2-1, for the material being used.
b. If the pipe/tubing system is subjected to higher ambient temperatures for a specific
application, then the SE values and the resultant maximum allowable working pressures,
must be reduced to agree with the lower SE values coincident with the higher
temperatures for the material being used. The SE values and temperature data are
found in Appendix A of the Power Piping Code.
c. For pipe/tubing normally under continuous pressure, or for systems having longer
discharge times, the values of maximum allowable working pressure shown in Tables 3-1
to 3-9, shall be reduced using the following multiplication factors:
Multiply By
0.8333
0.9583
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3.1
The following examples provide typical procedures that can be used to select the proper pipe/tubing
for use in a specific application, where the ASME B31.1 Power Piping Code is specified.
3.1.1
Example #1: High Pressure CO2 System, using stainless steel tubing for the distribution
piping. (Note: NFPA-12, 2000 Edition, section 1-10.1.4 specifies that the minimum pipe design
pressure shall be 2,800 psi when using this material)
Given:
Find:
Procedure:
a. Check Table 2-1 for Type 304 stainless steel tubing. Note that the SE values are
acceptable for temperatures up to +200oF. This satisfies the requirement of +120oF.
b. Go to Table 3-7, titled Stainless Steel Tubing with Welded, Brazed, Flared or Compression
Fitting Ends (A=0).
c. For 1 tube size, look under the Type 304 seamless and welded columns for wall thickness
where the calculated working pressure is 2,800 psi or greater.
d. Inspection of Table 3-7 shows that the following sizes are acceptable:
1 OD x 0.083 wall thickness (or greater) Type 304 seamless tubing is acceptable.
or:
1 OD x 0.095 wall thickness (or greater) Type 304 welded (ERW) tubing is acceptable.
e. Check with tubing supplier(s) for commercially available sizes and wall thickness.
f. Check with tubing fitting manufacturer(s) for pressure ratings of fittings.
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3.1.2
Example #2: 360 psi HFC-227ea Clean Agent System using threaded steel pipe.
Given:
Find:
The types and grades of sch.40 steel pipe that can be used in both 2 and 3 sizes.
Procedure:
a. Check Table 2-1 for steel pipe. Note that the SE values are acceptable for temperatures
up to +650oF. This satisfies the requirement of +130oF.
b. Go to Table 3-1, titled Steel Pipe with Threaded End Connections (A = thread depth).
Look in the sch. 40 section.
c. Look across the rows for 2 and 3 sizes, for the grades and types of steel pipe where
the calculated maximum allowable working pressures are equal to or greater than 416
psi.
d. Inspection shows that, for the 2 and 3 pipe sizes, all grades and types of sch. 40 steel
pipe are acceptable. (Note: Further inspection shows for this example, that all grades
and types of sch. 40 steel pipe can be used in all sizes up to 8 NPS).
e. Check pipe suppliers for commercial availability.
f. Check pressure rating of the threaded fittings to be used.
3.1.3
General Notes:
Note 1: When using copper tubing with brazed or soldered connections, the maximum
allowable stress (SE) must be based on the annealed value.
Note 2: Pipe supplied as dual stenciled A120/A53 Class F, meets the requirements of
Class F furnace welded ASTM A 53 as listed in Table 2-1.
Note:
1. For Inert Gas systems, the "Maximum Allowable Working Pressure" for the manifold will be that that of the cylinder pressure.
2. For Inert Gas systems, the "Maximum Allowable Working Pressure" for pipe downstream will be the maximum anticipated pressure
downstream of the pressure reducing orifice.
3. For pipe not indicated in Appendix A of ASTM B31.1, the "SE" value is either the "Tensile Strength" time a safety factor of 3.5, or 2/3 the
Yield value, which ever is lower.
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TABLE 3-1
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (psig)
Steel Pipe with Threaded End Connections (A = thread depth)
Sch.
40
Sch.
80
Sch.
120
Sch.
160
NPS
Pipe
Size
1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
4
5
6
8
1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
4
5
6
8
4
5
6
8
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
4
5
6
8
Wall
Thick.
(t)
0.088
0.091
0.109
0.113
0.133
0.140
0.145
0.154
0.203
0.216
0.237
0.258
0.280
0.322
0.119
0.126
0.147
0.154
0.179
0.191
0.200
0.218
0.276
0.300
0.337
0.375
0.432
0.500
0.437
0.500
0.562
0.718
0.187
0.218
0.250
0.250
0.281
0.343
0.375
0.437
0.531
0.625
0.718
0.906
A
Dim.
0.044
0.044
0.057
0.057
0.070
0.070
0.070
0.070
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.044
0.044
0.057
0.057
0.070
0.070
0.070
0.070
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.057
0.057
0.070
0.070
0.070
0.070
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.100
A-53B
Grade: A-106C A-106B A-53B
Type: Smls. Smls.
ERW
SE: 21000 18000 15360
3422
2933
2503
2924
2507
2139
2593
2222
1896
2234
1915
1634
2026
1736
1482
1782
1528
1304
1667
1429
1220
1494
1280
1093
1505
1290
1100
1392
1193
1018
1278
1096
935
1193
1022
872
1141
978
834
1081
926
790
5833
5000
4267
5102
4373
3732
4493
3851
3286
3874
3320
2833
3495
2996
2556
3073
2634
2248
2883
2472
2110
2625
2250
1920
2571
2204
1882
2400
2057
1756
2212
1896
1618
2076
1780
1518
2105
1804
1540
1948
1669
1424
3145
2696
2301
3020
2589
2209
2929
2510
2142
3009
2579
2201
6500
5571
4754
6440
5520
4710
5749
4928
4205
4554
3904
3331
4664
3998
3412
4828
4138
3531
4017
3443
2938
4044
3466
2958
4023
3448
2942
3964
3397
2899
3918
3358
2866
3925
3364
2871
A-53A
A-106A
Smls.
14400
2347
2005
1778
1532
1390
1222
1144
1025
1032
954
876
818
782
740
4000
3499
3080
2657
2397
2107
1978
1800
1764
1645
1517
1423
1442
1336
2157
2071
2008
2064
4457
4416
3942
3123
3198
3310
2755
2773
2758
2718
2687
2691
A-53A
ERW
12240
1995
1704
1511
1302
1181
1038
972
871
877
811
745
693
664
630
3400
2974
2618
2258
2037
1792
1681
1530
1499
1399
1289
1210
1226
1135
1833
1760
1707
1754
3789
3754
3351
2654
2719
2814
2342
2357
2345
2310
2284
2288
A-53F
Furnace
8640
1408
1202
1067
919
833
732
686
615
618
572
526
490
469
444
2400
2099
1848
1593
1437
1264
1186
1080
1058
986
909
853
865
801
1293
1242
1204
1237
2674
2649
2365
1874
1918
1986
1652
1663
1654
1630
1611
1614
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XXS
NPS
Pipe
Size
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
4
5
6
8
Wall
Thick.
(t)
0.294
0.308
0.358
0.382
0.400
0.436
0.552
0.600
0.674
0.750
0.864
0.875
A
Dim.
.057
.057
.070
.070
.070
.070
.100
.100
.100
.100
.100
.100
Grade:
Type:
SE:
A-53B
A-106B
Smls.
18000
10157
8606
7884
6766
6253
5548
5660
5143
4592
4206
4152
3235
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TABLE 3-2
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (psig)
Steel Pipe with Rolled Groove or Welded End Connections (A = 0)
Sch.
40
Sch.
80
Sch.
120
Sch.
160
NPS
Pipe
Size
1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
4
5
6
8
1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
4
5
6
8
4
5
6
8
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
4
5
6
8
Wall
Thick.
(t)
0.088
0.091
0.109
0.113
0.133
0.140
0.145
0.154
0.203
0.216
0.237
0.258
0.280
0.322
0.119
0.126
0.147
0.154
0.179
0.191
0.200
0.218
0.276
0.300
0.337
0.375
0.432
0.500
0.437
0.500
0.562
0.718
0.187
0.218
0.250
0.250
0.281
0.343
0.375
0.437
0.531
0.625
0.718
0.906
A-53B
Grade: A-106C A-106B A-53B
Type: Smls. Smls.
ERW
SE: 21000 18000 15360
6844
5866
5006
5662
4853
4145
5450
4672
3986
4520
3875
3306
4248
3641
3107
3542
3036
2591
3205
2747
2344
2723
2334
1992
2965
2542
2168
2592
2221
1896
2212
1896
1618
1948
1669
1424
1775
1522
1298
1568
1344
1147
9256
7933
6770
7840
6720
5734
7350
6300
5376
6160
5280
4506
5717
4900
4182
4833
4142
3535
4421
3789
3234
3855
3304
2820
4032
3456
2949
3600
3086
2633
3145
2696
2301
3831
2427
2071
2739
2347
2003
2435
2087
1781
4079
3496
2983
3775
3236
2761
3563
3054
2606
3496
2997
2557
9350
8014
6839
8720
7474
6378
7985
6844
5840
6325
5422
4627
6212
5324
4543
6066
5199
4437
5478
4696
4007
5244
4495
3836
4956
4248
3625
4719
4045
3451
4552
3902
3329
4412
3782
3227
A-53A
A-106A A-53A
A-53F
Smls.
ERW Furnace
14400 12240
8640
4693
3989
2816
3883
3300
2329
3737
3176
2242
3100
2634
1860
2912
2475
1747
2429
2064
1457
2197
1868
1319
1867
1588
1120
2033
1728
1220
1777
1511
1066
1516
1289
909
1336
1135
801
1217
1034
730
1075
914
644
6347
5395
3807
5376
4570
3225
5040
4284
3024
4224
3590
2534
3920
3332
2351
3314
2816
1988
3032
2576
1819
2644
2248
1586
2765
2350
1659
2469
2098
1417
2157
1834
1295
1941
1650
1164
1878
1596
1126
1670
1420
1001
2797
2377
1678
2589
2200
1553
2443
2077
1465
2397
2038
1438
6411
5450
3846
5979
5083
3587
5475
4654
3285
4337
3687
2602
4259
3620
2556
4159
3535
2496
3757
3193
2254
3596
3057
2157
3398
2889
2039
3236
2750
1941
3121
2653
1873
3025
2571
1814
Section 3 / Page 6 of 17
FSSA PDH-01
XXS
NPS
Pipe
Size
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
4
5
6
8
Wall
Thick.
(t)
0.294
0.308
0.358
0.382
0.400
0.436
0.552
0.600
0.674
0.750
0.864
0.875
Grade:
Type:
SE:
A-53B
A-106B
Smls.
18000
12600
10560
9801
8284
7579
6609
6912
6171
5392
4853
4695
3652
Section 3 / Page 7 of 17
FSSA PDH-01
TABLE 3-3
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (psig)
Steel Pipe with Cut Groove End Connections (A = Groove Depth)
Sch.
40
Sch.
80
Sch.
120
Sch.
160
NPS
Pipe
Size
A-53B
A-53A
Grade: A-106C A-106B A-53B A-106A A-53A
Type: Smls. Smls.
ERW
Smls.
ERW
SE: 21000 18000 15360 14400 12240
OD
Wall
Thick.
(t)
"A"
Dim.
A-53F
Furnace
8640
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/4
1 1/2
2
2 1/2
3
4
5
6
8
0.840
1.050
1.315
1.660
1.900
2.375
2.875
3.500
4.500
5.563
6.625
8.625
0.109
0.113
0.133
0.140
0.145
0.154
0.203
0.216
0.237
0.258
0.280
0.322
0.056
0.056
0.063
0.063
0.063
0.063
0.078
0.078
0.083
0.084
0.085
0.092
2650
2280
2236
1948
1813
1609
1826
1656
1437
1314
1236
1120
2271
1954
1916
1670
1554
1379
1565
1419
1232
1126
1060
960
1938
1668
1635
1425
1326
1177
1336
1211
1051
961
904
819
1817
1563
1533
1336
1243
1103
1252
1136
986
901
848
768
1545
1329
1303
1136
1057
938
1064
965
838
766
721
653
1090
938
920
802
746
662
751
681
591
540
509
461
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/4
1 1/2
2
2 1/2
3
4
5
6
8
0.840
1.050
1.315
1.660
1.900
2.375
2.875
3.500
4.500
5.563
6.625
8.625
0.147
0.154
0.179
0.191
0.200
0.218
0.276
0.300
0.337
0.375
0.432
0.500
0.056
0.056
0.063
0.063
0.063
0.063
0.078
0.078
0.083
0.084
0.085
0.092
4550
3920
3705
3239
3028
2741
2893
2664
2371
2197
2200
1987
3900
3360
3176
2776
2596
2349
2479
2283
2032
1883
1886
1703
3328
2867
2710
2369
2215
2005
2116
1949
1734
1607
1609
1453
3120
2688
2541
2221
2077
1880
1983
1827
1626
1507
1508
1362
2652
2285
2159
1888
1765
1598
1686
1553
1382
1281
1282
1158
1872
1613
1524
1332
1246
1128
1190
1096
975
904
905
817
4
5
6
4.500
5.563
6.625
0.437
0.500
0.562
0.083
0.084
0.085
3304
3141
3024
2832
2692
2592
2417
2297
2212
2266
2154
2074
1926
1831
1763
1359
1292
1244
8.625
0.718
0.092
3048
2613
2230
2090
1777
1254
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/4
1 1/2
2
2 1/2
3
4
5
6
8
0.840
1.050
1.315
1.660
1.900
2.375
2.875
3.500
4.500
5.563
6.625
8.625
0.187
0.218
0.250
0.250
0.281
0.343
0.375
0.437
0.531
0.625
0.718
0.906
0.056
0.056
0.063
0.063
0.063
0.063
0.078
0.078
0.083
0.084
0.085
0.092
6550
6480
5973
4731
4819
4952
4339
4308
4181
4084
4013
3964
5614
5554
5119
4055
4131
4244
3719
3693
3584
3501
3440
3398
4791
4740
4369
3461
3525
3622
3174
3151
3058
2988
2935
2899
4491
4443
4096
3244
3304
3395
2975
2954
2867
2801
2752
2718
3818
3777
3481
2758
2809
2886
2529
2511
2437
2381
2339
2310
2695
2666
2457
1947
1983
2037
1785
1772
1720
1680
1651
1631
FSSA PDH-01
TABLE 3-4
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (psig)
Stainless Steel Pipe with Threaded End Connections (A = Thread Depth)
Sch.
40
Sch.
80
Sch.
120
Sch.
160
NPS
Pipe
Size
1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/4
1 1/2
2
2 1/2
3
4
5
6
8
1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/4
1 1/2
2
2 1/2
3
4
5
6
8
4
5
6
8
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/4
1 1/2
2
2 1/2
3
4
5
6
8
OD
0.540
0.675
0.840
1.050
1.315
1.660
1.900
2.375
2.875
3.500
4.500
5.563
6.625
8.625
0.540
0.675
0.840
1.050
1.315
1.660
1.900
2.375
2.875
3.500
4.500
5.563
6.625
8.625
4.500
5.563
6.625
8.625
0.840
1.050
1.315
1.660
1.900
2.375
2.875
3.500
4.500
5.563
6.625
8.625
Wall
Thick.
(t)
0.088
0.091
0.109
0.113
0.133
0.140
0.145
0.154
0.203
0.216
0.237
0.258
0.280
0.322
0.119
0.126
0.147
0.154
0.179
0.191
0.200
0.218
0.276
0.300
0.337
0.375
0.432
0.500
0.437
0.500
0.562
0.718
0.187
0.218
0.250
0.250
0.281
0.343
0.375
0.437
0.531
0.625
0.718
0.906
"A"
Dim.
0.044
0.044
0.057
0.057
0.070
0.070
0.070
0.070
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.044
0.044
0.057
0.057
0.070
0.070
0.070
0.070
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.057
0.057
0.070
0.070
0.070
0.070
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.100
0.100
Note: Some sizes, grades and schedule combinations may not be commercially available.
All dimensions are in inches.
Section 3 / Page 9 of 17
FSSA PDH-01
TABLE 3-5
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (psig)
Stainless Steel Pipe with Welded End Connections (A = 0)
Sch.
40
Sch.
80
Sch.
120
Sch.
160
NPS
Pipe
Size
1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/4
1 1/2
2
2 1/2
3
4
5
6
8
1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/4
1 1/2
2
2 1/2
3
4
5
6
8
4
5
6
8
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/4
1 1/2
2
2 1/2
3
4
5
6
8
OD
0.540
0.675
0.840
1.050
1.315
1.660
1.900
2.375
2.875
3.500
4.500
5.563
6.625
8.625
0.540
0.675
0.840
1.050
1.315
1.660
1.900
2.375
2.875
3.500
4.500
5.563
6.625
8.625
4.500
5.563
6.625
8.625
0.840
1.050
1.315
1.660
1.900
2.375
2.875
3.500
4.500
5.563
6.625
8.625
Note: Some sizes, grades and schedule combinations may not be commercially available.
All dimensions are in inches.
Section 3 / Page 10 of 17
FSSA PDH-01
TABLE 3-6
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (psig)
Steel Tubing with Welded, Brazed, Flared or Compression Fitting Ends (A = 0)
Nom.
Tube
Size
1/4
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
OD
Wall
Thick.
(t)
Grade: A-179
Type: Smls.
SE: 14160
A-178
Gr. C
ERW
15360
A-178
Gr. A
ERW
12000
0.250
0.250
0.250
0.250
0.250
0.250
0.250
0.250
0.250
0.375
0.375
0.375
0.375
0.375
0.375
0.375
0.375
0.375
0.375
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.625
0.022
0.028
0.032
0.035
0.042
0.049
0.065
0.083
0.095
0.022
0.028
0.032
0.035
0.049
0.058
0.065
0.083
0.095
0.120
0.035
0.049
0.058
0.065
0.072
0.083
0.095
0.109
0.120
0.134
0.156
0.188
0.065
2492
3172
3625
3965
4758
5551
7363
9402
10762
1661
2115
2417
2643
3700
4380
4909
6268
7174
9062
1982
2775
3285
3682
4078
4701
5381
6174
6797
7590
8836
10648
2945
2703
3441
3932
4301
5161
6021
7987
10199
11674
1802
2294
2621
2867
4014
4751
5325
6799
7782
9830
2150
3011
3564
3994
4424
5100
5837
6697
7373
8233
9585
11551
3195
2112
2688
3072
3360
4032
4704
6240
7968
9120
1408
1792
2048
2240
3136
3712
4160
5312
6080
7680
1680
2352
2784
3120
3456
3984
4560
5232
5760
6432
7488
9024
2496
0.750
0.750
0.750
0.750
0.750
0.750
0.750
0.750
0.750
0.750
0.750
0.750
0.750
0.750
0.750
0.035
0.049
0.058
0.065
0.072
0.083
0.095
0.109
0.120
0.134
0.156
0.172
0.188
0.219
0.250
1322
1850
2190
2454
2719
3134
3587
4116
4531
5060
5891
6495
7099
8269
9440
1434
2007
2376
2662
2949
3400
3891
4465
4915
5489
6390
7045
7700
8970
10240
1120
1568
1856
2080
2304
2656
3040
3488
3840
4288
4992
5504
6016
7008
8000
Nom.
Tube
Size
1 1/4
A-178
Gr. C
ERW
15360
A-178
Gr. A
ERW
12000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
0.028
0.035
0.049
0.058
0.065
0.072
0.083
0.095
0.109
0.120
0.134
0.156
0.172
0.188
0.219
0.250
0.281
0.313
0.375
0.035
0.049
0.065
0.083
0.095
0.109
0.120
0.125
0.134
0.156
0.188
0.219
0.250
793
991
1388
1643
1841
2039
2351
2690
3087
3398
3795
4418
4871
5324
6202
7080
7958
8864
10620
793
1110
1473
1880
2152
2470
2719
2832
3036
3534
4259
4962
5664
860
1075
1505
1782
1997
2212
2550
2918
3348
3686
4116
4792
5284
5775
6728
7680
8632
9615
11520
860
1204
1597
2040
2335
2679
2949
3072
3293
3834
4620
5382
6144
672
840
1176
1392
1560
1728
1992
2280
2616
2880
3216
3744
4128
4512
5256
6000
6744
7512
9000
672
941
1248
1594
1824
2093
2304
2400
2573
2995
3610
4205
4800
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
0.281
0.313
0.344
0.375
0.438
6366
7091
7794
8496
9923
6906
7692
8454
9216
10764
5395
6010
6605
7200
8410
OD
Section 3 / Page 11 of 17
FSSA PDH-01
1 1/2
1 3/4
OD
Wall
Thick.
(t)
Grade: A-179
Type: Smls.
SE: 14160
A-178
Gr. C
ERW
15360
A-178
Gr. A
ERW
12000
OD
Wall
Thick.
(t)
Grade: A-179
Type: Smls.
SE: 14160
A-178
Gr. C
ERW
15360
A-178
Gr. A
ERW
12000
1.500
1.500
1.500
0.035
0.049
0.058
661
925
1095
717
1004
1188
2.000
2.000
2.000
0.563
0.625
0.750
7972
8850
10620
8648
9600
11520
6756
7500
9000
1.500
0.065
1227
2 1/4
2.250
0.095
1196
1297
1013
1.500
1.500
1.500
1.500
1.500
1.500
1.500
1.500
1.500
1.500
1.500
1.500
1.500
1.500
1.500
1.500
1.500
1.500
0.072
0.083
0.095
0.109
0.120
0.125
0.134
0.156
0.172
0.188
0.219
0.250
0.281
0.313
0.344
0.375
0.438
0.500
2.500
2.500
2.500
2.500
2.500
2.500
2.500
2.500
2.500
2.500
2.500
2.500
2.500
2.500
2.500
2.500
2.500
2.500
0.035
0.049
0.065
0.083
0.095
0.109
0.120
0.125
0.134
0.148
0.156
0.180
0.188
0.219
0.220
0.250
0.281
0.313
396
555
736
940
1076
1235
1359
1416
1518
1677
1767
2039
2130
2481
2492
2832
3183
3546
430
602
799
1020
1167
1339
1475
1536
1647
1819
1917
2212
2310
2691
2703
3072
3453
3846
336
470
624
797
912
1046
1152
1200
1286
1421
1498
1728
1805
2102
2112
2400
2698
3005
1.750
2.000
2.000
2.000
2.000
2.000
2.000
2.000
1303
2.500
0.344
3897
4227
3302
420
588
780
996
1140
1308
1440
2.500
2.500
2.500
2.500
2.500
2.500
2.750
0.375
0.437
0.500
0.563
0.625
0.750
0.109
4248
4950
5664
6378
7080
8496
1123
4608
5370
6144
6918
7680
9216
1218
3600
4195
4800
5405
6000
7200
951
2.000
2.000
2.000
2.000
2.000
2.000
2.000
2.000
2.000
2.000
2.000
2.000
2.000
2.000
2.000
2.000
3.000
3.000
3.000
3.000
3.000
3.000
3.000
3.000
3.000
3.000
3.000
3.000
3.000
3.000
3.000
3.000
0.049
0.065
0.083
0.095
0.109
0.120
0.125
0.134
0.148
0.156
0.165
0.180
0.188
0.219
0.250
0.281
463
614
784
897
1029
1133
1180
1265
1397
1473
1558
1699
1775
2067
2360
2653
502
666
850
973
1116
1229
1280
1372
1516
1597
1690
1843
1925
2243
2560
2877
392
520
664
760
872
960
1000
1072
1184
1248
1320
1440
1504
1752
2000
2248
Nom.
Tube
Size
560
784
928
1331
1040
1359
1567
1794
2058
2266
2360
2530
2945
3247
3549
4135
4720
5305
5909
6495
7080
8269
9440
1475
1700
1946
2232
2458
2560
2744
3195
3523
3850
4485
5120
5755
6410
7045
7680
8970
10240
1152
1328
1520
1744
1920
2000
2144
2496
2752
3008
3504
4000
4496
5008
5504
6000
7008
8000
0.095
1537
1668
0.035
0.049
0.065
0.083
0.095
0.109
0.120
496
694
920
1175
1345
1543
1699
538
753
998
1275
1459
1674
1843
0.125
0.134
0.148
0.156
0.165
0.180
0.188
0.219
0.240
0.250
0.281
0.313
0.344
0.375
0.438
0.500
1770
1897
2096
2209
2336
2549
2662
3101
3398
3540
3979
4432
4871
5310
6202
7080
1920
2058
2273
2396
2534
2765
2888
3364
3686
3840
4316
4808
5284
5760
6728
7680
1500
1608
1776
1872
1980
2160
2256
2628
2880
3000
3372
3756
4128
4500
5256
6000
2 1/2
2 3/4
Section 3 / Page 12 of 17
FSSA PDH-01
OD
Wall
Thick.
(t)
Grade: A-179
Type: Smls.
SE: 14160
A-178
Gr. C
ERW
15360
A-178
Gr. A
ERW
12000
3.000
3.000
3.000
3.000
3.000
3.000
3.000
3.000
3.000
3.000
3.000
3.250
3.250
3.250
3.250
0.313
0.344
0.375
0.437
0.500
0.563
0.625
0.688
0.750
0.875
1.000
0.120
0.134
0.148
0.180
2955
3247
3540
4125
4720
5315
5900
6495
7080
8260
9440
1046
1168
1290
1568
3205
3523
3840
4475
5120
5765
6400
7045
7680
8960
10240
1134
1267
1399
1701
2504
2752
3000
3496
4000
4504
5000
5504
6000
7000
8000
886
990
1093
1329
3 1/2
3.500
3.500
0.120
0.134
971
1084
1053
1176
823
919
4.000
4.000
0.134
0.148
949
1048
1029
1137
804
888
4 1/2
4.500
4.500
0.134
0.148
843
931
915
1010
715
789
Nom.
Tube
Size
3 1/4
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TABLE 3-7
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (psig)
Stainless Steel Tubing with Welded, Brazed, Flared or Compression Fitting Ends (A = 0)
Nom.
Tube
Size
1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1 1/4
OD
A-213
A-269
Wall Grade: 304
Thick.
Type: Smls.
(t)
SE: 18840
0.250
0.250
0.250
0.250
0.250
0.250
0.020
0.028
0.032
0.035
0.049
0.065
3014
4220
4823
5275
7385
9797
2554
3575
4086
4469
6256
8299
2573
3602
4116
4502
6303
8362
2189
3064
3502
3830
5363
7114
3110
4355
4977
5443
7620
10109
2650
3709
4239
4637
6492
8611
2554
3575
4086
4469
6256
8299
2170
3037
3471
3797
5316
7051
0.375
0.375
0.375
0.375
0.028
0.035
0.049
0.065
2813
3517
4924
6531
2383
2979
4171
5533
2401
3002
4202
5574
2043
2554
3575
4742
2903
3629
5080
6739
2473
3091
4328
5741
2383
2979
4171
5533
2025
2531
3544
4701
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.028
0.035
0.049
0.065
0.083
0.095
0.120
2110
2638
3693
4898
6255
7159
9043
1788
2234
3128
4150
5299
6065
7661
1801
2251
3152
4181
5339
6110
7718
1532
1915
2681
3557
4542
5198
6566
2177
2722
3810
5054
6454
7387
9331
1855
2318
3246
4306
5498
6293
7949
1788
2234
3128
4150
5299
6065
7661
1519
1898
2658
3526
4502
5153
6509
0.750
0.750
0.750
0.750
0.750
0.750
0.035
0.049
0.065
0.083
0.095
0.120
1758
2462
3266
4170
4773
6029
1490
2085
2766
3532
4043
5107
1501
2101
2787
3559
4074
5146
1277
1788
2371
3028
3466
4378
1814
2540
3370
4303
4925
6221
1546
2164
2870
3665
4195
5299
1490
2085
2766
3532
4043
5107
1266
1772
2350
3001
3435
4339
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.000
0.035
0.049
0.065
0.083
0.095
0.120
0.188
0.250
1319
1846
2449
3127
3580
4522
7084
9420
1117
1564
2075
2649
3032
3830
6001
7980
1126
1576
2090
2669
3055
3859
6046
8040
958
1341
1778
2271
2599
3283
5144
6840
1361
1905
2527
3227
3694
4666
7309
9720
1159
1623
2153
2749
3146
3974
6227
8280
1117
1564
2075
2649
3032
3830
6001
7980
949
1329
1763
2251
2576
3254
5099
6780
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
0.035
0.049
0.065
0.083
0.095
0.120
0.188
0.250
1055
1477
1959
2502
2864
3617
5667
7536
894
1251
1660
2119
2426
3064
4801
6384
900
1261
1672
2135
2444
3087
4837
6432
766
1073
1423
1817
2079
2627
4115
5472
1089
1524
2022
2582
2955
3732
5848
7776
927
1298
1722
2199
2517
3180
4981
6624
894
1251
1660
2119
2426
3064
4801
6384
759
1063
1410
1801
2061
2604
4079
5424
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OD
Wall
Thick.
(t)
A-213
A-269
Grade: 304
Type: Smls.
SE: 18840
1 1/2
1.500
1.500
1.500
1.500
1.500
1.500
1.500
0.035
0.049
0.065
0.083
0.120
0.188
0.250
879
1231
1633
2085
3014
4723
6280
745
1043
1383
1766
2554
4001
5320
750
1051
1394
1780
2573
4031
5360
638
894
1186
1514
2189
3429
4560
907
1270
1685
2151
3110
4873
6480
773
1082
1435
1833
2650
4151
5520
745
1043
1383
1766
2554
4001
5320
633
886
1175
1501
2170
3399
4520
2.000
2.000
2.000
2.000
2.000
2.000
2.000
2.000
0.035
0.049
0.065
0.083
0.120
0.180
0.188
0.250
659
923
1225
1564
2261
3391
3542
4710
559
782
1037
1325
1915
2873
3000
3990
563
788
1045
1335
1930
2894
3023
4020
479
670
889
1135
1642
2462
2572
3420
680
953
1264
1614
2333
3499
3655
4860
580
811
1076
1374
1987
2981
3113
4140
559
782
1037
1325
1915
2873
3000
3990
475
664
881
1125
1627
2441
2549
3390
2 1/2
2.500
2.500
2.500
2.500
2.500
0.049
0.065
0.120
0.188
0.250
739
980
1809
2834
3768
626
830
1532
2400
3192
630
836
1544
2418
3216
536
711
1313
2057
2736
762
1011
1866
2924
3888
649
861
1590
2491
3312
626
830
1532
2400
3192
532
705
1302
2039
2712
3.000
3.000
3.000
3.000
3.000
0.065
0.083
0.120
0.188
0.250
816
1042
1507
2361
3140
692
883
1277
2000
2660
697
890
1286
2015
2680
593
757
1094
1715
2280
842
1076
1555
2436
3240
718
916
1325
2076
2760
692
883
1277
2000
2660
588
750
1085
1700
2260
Note:
A-249 A-213
A-269 A-269
316
316L
Welded Smls.
16560 15960
A-249
A-269
316L
Welded
13560
Some sizes, grades and schedule combinations may not be commercially available.
Maximum allowable pressure may be limited by the fitting used.
All dimensions are in inches.
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TABLE 3-8
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (psig)
ASTM B-88 Seamless Copper Water Tubing with Brazed, Flared
or Compression Fitting Ends (A = 0)
Nom.
Tube
Size
1/4
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
1 1/4
1 1/2
2 1/2
3 1/2
Note:
OD
Tube
Type
0.375
0.375
0.375
0.500
0.500
0.500
0.625
0.625
0.625
0.750
0.750
0.750
0.875
0.875
0.875
1.125
1.125
1.125
1.375
1.375
1.375
1.625
1.625
1.625
2.125
2.125
2.125
2.625
2.625
2.625
3.125
3.125
3.125
3.625
3.625
3.625
4.125
4.125
4.125
5.125
5.125
5.125
6.125
6.125
6.125
8.125
8.125
8.125
K
L
M
K
L
M
K
L
M
K
L
M
K
L
M
K
L
M
K
L
M
K
L
M
K
L
M
K
L
M
K
L
M
K
L
M
K
L
M
K
L
M
K
L
M
K
L
M
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TABLE 3-9
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (psig)
ASTM B-280 Seamless Copper Refrigeration Tubing with Brazed, Flared
or Compression Fitting Ends (A = 0)
Nom.
Tube
Size
1/4
5/16
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
7/8
1 1/8
1 3/8
1 5/8
2 1/8
2 5/8
3 1/8
3 5/8
4 1/8
OD
Tubing
Type
Wall
Thick.
(t)
0.250
0.312
0.375
0.375
0.500
0.500
0.625
0.625
0.750
0.750
0.875
1.125
1.375
1.625
2.125
2.625
3.125
3.625
4.125
Coil
Coil
Coil
Straight
Coil
Straight
Coil
Straight
Coil
Strt./Coil
Strt./Coil
Strt./Coil
Strt./Coil
Strt./Coil
Straight
Straight
Straight
Straight
Straight
0.030
0.032
0.032
0.030
0.032
0.035
0.035
0.040
0.035
0.042
0.045
0.050
0.055
0.060
0.070
0.080
0.090
0.100
0.110
Grade:
Type:
SE:
B-280
B-280
Drawn
Annealed
10800
6120
(Straight)
(Coil)
1728
1512
1382
1210
1111
960
864
798
712
658
622
596
576
1469
1255
1044
979
783
857
685
783
571
685
629
544
490
452
403
373
353
338
326
Note: If soldering or brazing drawn (straight) tubing use annealed allowable pressure.
Maximum allowable pressure may be limited by the fitting used.
All dimensions are in inches.
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TABLE 4-1
MALLEABLE IRON THREADED FITTINGS
Reference: ANSI B16.3
MAXIMUM RATED
PRESSURE
NPS FITTING SIZE
SERVICE
TEMPERATURE
FITTING
DEGREES F.
CLASS
1/4" to 1"
-20 TO 150
-20 TO 150
300
2000
300
1000
5" to 8"
300
800
Note: 300 lb. Class street elbows are not recommended for pressures above 600 psi.
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CLASS
300
600
TABLE 4-2
GROOVED FITTINGS AND COUPLINGS
MANUFACTURER
AND TYPE
Victaulic
NPS PIPE
SIZE
RATED WORKING
PRESSURE PSI
Grooved Fittings
Style 005 Rigid FireLock Coupling
3/4" - 8"
1 - 4
500
350
1" - 6"
500
3/4" - 8"
1" - 4"
5 8
2" - 6"
2 1/2" - 8"
500
500
450
750
500
1" - 8"
1" - 4"
6" - 8"
1" - 8"
2" - 8"
1 1/2" - 2 1/2"
3 - 4
5 - 6
8
500
500
500
500
500
750
600
500
450
Note: Underwriters Laboratories has indicated that listed rubber gasketed fittings (couplings
and fittings rated to 500 PSI minimum) that are not under continuous exposure to HFC227ea, and are downstream of the pressure reducing device, can be utilized in 360 psi
HFC-227ea fixed extinguishing systems.
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TABLE 4-3
FORGED STEEL THREADED FITTINGS
Reference: ANSI B16.11
SERVICE
TEMPERATURES
DEGREES F.
-20 to 150
TABLE 4-4
FORGED STEEL FLANGES
WITH STANDARD FACINGS (OTHER THAN RING JOINTS)
Reference: ANSI B16.5 Material ASTM A-105
SERVICE
TEMPERATURES
DEGREES F.
-20 to 200
300 LB
675
400 LB
900
600 LB
1,350
900 LB
2,025
1500 LB
3,375
2500 LB
5,625
Note: The pressure ratings of forged steel flanges are dependent on the type of gasket facing
and the ASTM Grade of material used.
TABLE 4-5
DUCTILE IRON PIPE FITTINGS
WORKING PRESSURES, NONSHOCK
(PSIG)
TEMPERATURE
DEGREES F.
-20 TO 150
CLASS 150
FLANGED
FITTINGS
1 6
250
CLASS 300
THREADED
FITTINGS
6
500
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TABLE 4-6
STAINLESS STEEL THREADED FITTINGS
Reference: ASTM A-16.2, ANSI B16.11
TEMPERATURE
DEGREES F.
-20 to 150
TABLE 4-7a
STANDARD WEIGHT CARBON STEEL BUTTWELD FITTINGS
Reference: ANSI B16.9
SIZE OF
FITTING
INCHES
*WALL
THICKNESS
INCHES
**WORKING
PRESSURE PSIG AT THE
FAHRENHEIT
TEMPERATURES
INDICATED)
1/2"
3/4"
1"
1 - 1/4"
1 - 1/2"
2"
2 - 1/2"
3"
3 - 1/2"
4"
5"
6"
8"
0.109
0.113
0.133
0.140
0.145
0.154
0.203
0.216
0.226
0.237
0.258
0.280
0.322
-20 to 650 F
1695
1455
1575
1065
1005
900
1215
1095
1020
975
885
840
765
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TABLE 4-7b
EXTRA STRONG CARBON STEEL BUTTWELD FITTINGS
Reference: ANSI B16.9
SIZE OF
FITTING
INCHES
*WALL
THICKNESS
INCHES
1/2"
3/4"
1"
1 - 1/4"
1 - 1/2"
2"
2 - 1/2"
3"
3 - 1/2"
4"
5"
6"
8"
0.147
0.154
0.179
0.191
0.200
0.218
0.276
0.300
0.318
0.337
0.375
0.432
0.500
**WORKING
PRESSURE (PSIG AT THE
FAHRENHEIT
TEMPERATURES
INDICATED)
-20 to 650 F.
3030
2595
2610
1935
1815
1665
1935
1770
1665
1590
1470
1470
1350
TABLE 4-7c
FORGED STEEL SOCKET-WELD FITTINGS
Reference: ANSI B16.11
TEMPERATURE
Degree F
-20 to 650
WORKING PRESSURE
NON-SHOCK (PSIG)
Class 3000
1/8" - 4" NPT
3000 PSI or rating of Sch. 160
smls. pipe of the same material
Class 6000
1/8" - 4" NPT
6000 PSI or rating of XXS smls.
pipe of the same material
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INTRODUCTION
Many of the NFPA Fire Extinguishing System Standards state in part that:
In sections where valve arrangement introduces sections of closed piping, such sections shall
be equipped with pressure relief devices, or the valves shall be designed to prevent entrapment
of the extinguishing agent.
These closed sections of pipe historically have been located between the agent containers
and stop valves. In this scenario the possibility exists that extinguishing agent may be trapped
in this section from actuation of the system agent containers. Because of this possibility,
pressure relief devices are required to be installed in these pipe sections, in order to prevent
over pressurization, in the event of high temperature exposure, and/or liquid full conditions that
may occur when liquefied extinguishing agents are used.
The pressure relief devices are designed to operate at higher than normal pressure. The
operating range of these relief devices may be specified in the applicable NFPA Standard, or
the equipment Manufacturers Listed Design Manual.
5.2
DESIGN GUIDELINES
The following guidelines are recommended for the design of closed sections of pipe that are
equipped with pressure relief devices, unless specified otherwise in the applicable NFPA
Standard, or as may be specified in the Equipment Manufacturers Listed Design Manual.
5.2.1
Select the proper pressure relief device as specified in the applicable NFPA Standard, the
manufacturers design manual, and/or other applicable standards.
5.2.1.1
The minimum allowable working pressure of the pipe must be equal to or greater than the
maximum operating pressure of the pressure relief device.
5.2.1.2
From the pipe tables in Section 3 select the desired type pipe that has a maximum allowable
working pressure equal to or greater than the maximum operating pressure of the pressure
relief device.
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FIGURE 6-1
Notes:
1. Actual number of braces will depend upon piping and nozzle arrangement.
2. Nozzles with different orifice orientation may require different types of bracing to counter
thrusts due to direction of agent discharge (Example: 360o, 180o, and orifices angled off the
horizontal).
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6.1.3 Pipe support components shall be steel and adequate to support the pipe in response to
movements created by changing thermal conditions, and to allow for free and ample movement
for contraction except where anchored, thereby preventing excessive stress. Consideration
should be given to avoidance of rigidly restraining both ends of long pipe runs subject to
expansion or contraction. Either one or the other end of the pipe run should be supported with
an intermediate type hanger which will allow free movement of the piping and to avoid buckling
or separation due to expansion or contraction.
6.1.4 Where rod type hangers are permitted for intermediate support between rigid supports,
they shall be steel clevis or steel band hangers of the proper size for the supported pipe and
with solid bar-type hanger rod. Hanger rods shall not be subjected to stresses due to bending.
6.1.5 Grooved pipe, fittings, and couplings must be supported and anchored exactly per the
manufacturers specification. Installation shall be such as to allow for contraction over the
anticipated temperature range and pressure thrusts. Consideration should be given to provide
a minimum of two hangers per length of grooved pipe to avoid injury or accident during
installation or maintenance of piping. No grooved pipe length should be left unsupported
between any two couplings.
6.1.6 Cast iron supports, conduit clamps or C clamps shall not be used to support piping. All
parts of the supporting equipment shall be fabricated, assembled and installed so that they will
not be disengaged by movement of the supported pipe. Drilling of, welding or the use of beam
clamps are acceptable means of attaching hangers to the building structure. A pipeline is not to
be supported from another pipeline.
6.1.7 All pipe supports shall be installed to avoid interference with other piping, hangers,
electrical conduit, and supports or building structure and equipment.
6.1.8 Supports shall be sufficiently close together to avoid excessive bending stresses from
concentrated loads between supports.
(Refer to Table 6-1, Maximum Horizontal Spacing
Between Pipe Supports for Screwed, Welded, Or Grooved Pipe with Rod Diameters and Table
6-2, Maximum Horizontal Spacing Between Tubing Supports with Rod Diameters.)
6.1.9 When using concrete inserts or power driven studs, the manufacturers specifications
must be followed. Consideration should be given to minimum and maximum engagement
depths, edge distances, minimum spacing of anchors in the concrete and the quality of the
concrete.
6.1.10 When using channel / strut refer to manufacturer information for limitations.
6.1.11 Consideration shall be given to providing ring inserts to resist galvanic corrosion when
piping and hanger rings or U-bolts are of dissimilar metals.
6.1.12 For guidelines on the application of seismic bracing and supports refer to the following
documents:
9 MSS SP-127-2001 Bracing for Piping Systems Seismic Wind Dynamic Design,
Selection, Application Latest Edition
9 NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems Latest Edition
9 State and Local Building Codes Latest Edition
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6.2 Following are eighteen (18) examples of rigid pipe hangers. Specific installation guidelines,
as provided by the manufacturer of pipe supports and/or pipe support systems, shall be
followed.
6.2.1 Typical Rigid Support
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6.3 Following are eleven (11) examples of intermediate pipe hangers. Specific installation
guidelines, as provided by the manufacturer of pipe supports and/or pipe support systems,
shall be followed.
6.3.1 Typical Intermediate Support
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TABLE 6-1
MAXIMUM HORIZONTAL SPACING BETWEEN PIPE SUPPORTS
FOR SCREWED, WELDED, OR GROOVED PIPE WITH ROD DIAMETERS
Reference: MSS SP-69-1996
Distance
Pipe
Between
Rod
Size
Supports Diameter
(inches)
(feet)
(inches)
7
3/8
7
3/8
7
3/8
1
7
3/8
1
7
3/8
1
9
3/8
2
10
3/8
2
11
1/2
3
12
1/2
4
14
5/8
5
16
5/8
6
17
3/4
8
19
3/4
TABLE 6-2
MAXIMUM HORIZONTAL SPACING BETWEEN TUBING SUPPORTS
WITH ROD DIAMETERS
Reference: MSS SP-69-1996
Distance
Tubing Between
Rod
Size
Supports Diameter
(inches)
(feet)
(inches)
5
3/8
5
3/8
5
3/8
1
6
3/8
1
7
3/8
1
8
3/8
2
8
3/8
2
9
1/2
3
10
1/2
4
12
1/2
5
13
1/2
6
14
5/8
8
16
3/4
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APPENDIX A
A.0
A.1
System
Type
Manufacturer
CO2
Ansul
Chemetron
Fike
Kidde
Ansul
CO2
High Press.
Product
Trade
Name
Cylinder
Pressure
Maximum
Operating
Psi @ 70F
Temp. F
850
850
850
850
300
130
130
130
130
130
Min Pipe
Design
Working
Pressure
per NFPA
(PSI)
NFPA 12
NFPA 12
NFPA 12
NFPA 12
350
Manufacturer
Specs: Pipe
(1a, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7,8)
(1a, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7,8)
(1a, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7,8)
(1a, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7,8)
(1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Low Press.
Chemetron
300
130
350
(1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Dry Chemical
Ansul
205
120
215
(1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
FK-5-12
HFC-125
Ansul
Fike
Chemetron
Fenwal
Fike
Kidde
Pyro Chem
Siemens
Novec 1230
ECARO-25
FM-200
FM-200
FE-227
FM-200
FM-200
FM-200
360
360
360
360
360
360
360
360
130
120
130
130
130
130
130
130
416
500
416
416
416
416
416
416
(1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
(1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
(1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
(1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
(1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
(1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
(1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
(1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Kidde
FE-13
686
130
Argon
2370
2370
(2, 3, 4, 5)
Argon
2964
130
Per Calcs
130
Per Calcs
2964
(2, 3, 4, 5)
2900
130
Per Calcs
2900
(2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
2900
130
Per Calcs
130
Per Calcs
2900
(2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
2404
(2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
2175
130
Per Calcs
2175
(2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
2900
130
Per Calcs
2900
(2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
N/A
N/A
130
130
N/A
N/A
Corro-Proof, PPC
Corro-Proof, PPC
HFC-227ea
HFC-23
IG-01
IG-55
IG 100
IG-541
Water Mist
Fike
(Before Press Red.)
(After Press Red.)
(Before Press Red.)
(After Press Red.)
Ansul
(Before Press Red.)
(After Press Red.)
Ansul
(Before Press Red.)
(After Press Red.)
Chemetron
Fike
Argonite
ProInert
Nitrogen
2404
Inergen
Inergen
MicroMist
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APPENDIX B
B.1
Fittings that are acceptable for use in clean agent systems are found in Table B.1 and Table
B.2. The fittings shown in these tables are based on use in open ended piping systems.
For fittings used in closed sections of pipe, Section 5 of this Handbook should be consulted.
TABLE B.1 Pipe Fittings for Use in Clean Agent Systems (Note 1)
Pressure in
Agent Container
o
at 70 F
(up to and
including)
(psig)
360
Fitting
Minimum Design
Pressure
o
At 70 F
(Note 2)
(psig)
416
500 for HFC-125
600
820
HFC-23
609
1,371
(Note 4)
IG-541
2,175
Clean Agent
All Halocarbon
Agents
(Except HFC-23)
2,900
IG-01
2,370
2,964
2,175
Upstream of the
pressure reducer
Downstream of the
pressure reducer
(Note 5)
2,900
Upstream of the
pressure reducer
Downstream of the
pressure reducer
(Note 5)
2,370
Upstream of the
pressure reducer
Downstream of the
pressure reducer
(Note 5)
2,964
Upstream of the
pressure reducer
Downstream of the
pressure reducer
(Note 5)
Minimum
Acceptable Fittings
Maximum
Pipe Size
(NPS)
6
6
6
All
4
All
All
2
All
All
2-1/2
All
All
(Note 5)
(Note 5)
(Note 5)
1-1/2
All
All
(Note 5)
1
All
All
1
All
All
(Note 5)
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Clean Agent
IG-55
Pressure in
Agent Container
o
at 70 F
(up to and
including)
(psig)
2,175
2,900
4,350
Fitting
Minimum Design
Pressure
o
o
At 70 F (21 C)
(Note 2)
(psig)
2,175
Upstream of the
pressure reducer
Downstream of the
pressure reducer
(Note 5)
2,900
Upstream of the
pressure reducer
Downstream of the
pressure reducer
(Note 5)
4,350
Upstream of the
pressure reducer
Downstream of the
pressure reducer
(Note 5)
Minimum
Acceptable Fittings
(NPS)
2-1/2
All
All
(Note 5)
1
All
All
(Note 5)
Maximum
Pipe Size
1
All
All
(Note 5)
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Clean Agent
IG-100
Pressure in
Agent Container
o
at 70 F
(up to and
including)
(psig)
2,404
3,236
4,061
Fitting
Minimum Design
Pressure
o
At 70 F
(Note 2)
(psig)
2,404
Upstream of the
pressure reducer
Downstream of the
pressure reducer
(Note 5)
3,236
Upstream of the
pressure reducer
Downstream of the
pressure reducer
(Note 5)
4,061
Upstream of the
pressure reducer
Downstream of the
pressure reducer
(Note 5)
Minimum
Acceptable Fittings
(NPS)
1-1/2
All
All
Note 5)
3/4
All
All
(Note 5)
Maximum
Pipe Size
1
All
All
(Note 5)
Notes:
1. All fitting ratings shown are based on open ended piping systems.
2. Minimum design pressures are taken from Table 2-2.1.1(a) and Table 2-2.1.1(b) of NFPA2001.
3. Check with grooved fitting manufacturers for pressure ratings.
4. This value good for all fill densities up to 48 lb/ft3.
5. The minimum design pressure, for fittings downstream of the pressure reducer, should be
determined by system flow calculations. Acceptable pipe fittings for several values of
pressures downstream of the pressure reducer can be found in Table B.2.
6. The materials shown in Tables B.1 and B.2 do not preclude the use of other materials and
other types and style of fittings that satisfy the pressure requirements.
7. The pressure ratings of the forged steel threaded or welded fittings are based on the
pressure equivalent of the numerical class of the fitting or on the pressure rating of ASTM
A-106, Grade B seamless steel pipe, whichever is higher.
Section 8 / Page 3 of 4
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1,350
1,500
2,000
Minimum
Acceptable Fittings
Maximum
Pipe Size
(NPS)
4
All
All
All
2
All
All
All
2
All
All
All
1
All
All
All
Section 8 / Page 4 of 4
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APPENDIX C
C.0
REFERENCES
C.1
PUBLICATIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
ASTM A53 Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and
Seamless
ASTM A106 Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service
ASTM A178 Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon Steel Tubes
ASTM A179 Seamless Cold Drawn Low-Carbon Steel Heat Exchanger and
Condenser Tubes
ASTM A213 Seamless Ferritic and Austenitic Alloy Steel Boiler, Superheater,
and Heat Exchanger Tubes
ASTM A249 Welded Austenitic Steel Boiler, Superheater, Heat Exchanger, and
Condenser Tubes
ASTM A269 Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for
General Service
ASTM A312 Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe
ASTM B88 Seamless Copper Water Tube
ASTM B280 Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Service
6.
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