Blazemaster CPVC Fire Protection System

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6 COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT CPVC FIRE
PROTECTION SYSTEMS
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Engineered for fire protection through
groundbreaking RD at Lubrizol - pioneers of the
chlorinated polyvinyl chloride fire sprinkler
system over 30 years ago - BlazeMaster Pipe
Fittings technology continues to set the
industry standard. Although BlazeMaster Fire
Protection Systems have a proven track record of
cost-effective and time-saving installations and
retrofits, some installers and specifiers still
have reservations about the durability and
strength of CPVC. On using CPVC to complete an
installation at a hotel, Malcolm Reade, Managing
Director of AD Sprinklers, says Used in the
correct manner and in the correct building,
BlazeMaster Fire Protection Systems are
an excellent product and brand. CPVC is going to
be a big grower in the industry, and in
residential projects it will become the best
option. Still people in the industry question
how CPVC can be used in a fire sprinkler system.
Although Ive seen footage of CPVC piping
working after 20-minutes exposure to a
blowtorch, others arent so sure. This slide
deck has been created to give you the most common
misconceptions held over CPVC fire protection
systems - and reasons why these myths should be
extinguished. If you have any questions
regarding installing CPVC fire protection systems
into your next residential or retrofit project,
get in touch with our expert team.
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THE RISE OF CPVC
CPVC, or chlorinated polyvinyl chloride, was
commercialised by Lubrizol over 50 years ago.
Since its launch as BlazeMaster Fire Protection
Systems in 1984, it has become an advantageous
alternative material to steel in fire sprinkler
systems
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Over 60 countries have approved and used CPVC
600 million metres of BlazeMaster Fire
Protection piping systems have been installed
BlazeMaster Fire Protection Systems have
established a proven track record of reliable
performance
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COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
Despite these facts, some installers, specifiers,
builders and architects still hold misconceptions
of CPVC, that arent true. Heres just some
statements that are said about CPVC
Its expensive to buy and hard to install
Its difficult to install
It's extremely susceptible to failure
I cant guarantee it will continue to perform
well over time
CPVC will surely melt in a fire?
Its not as safe as steel
Its not approved by industry bodies
It wont perform as well as steel in an
emergency
CPVC is bad for the environment
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BANISH YOUR
MISCONCEPTIONS
It isnt uncommon in the industry to have these
misconceptions about CPVC. That is why this
slide deck has been created - to give you the
truth about CPVC, allowing you to make an
informed decision on your next installation.
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CPVC IS TOO EXPENSIVE
MISCONCEPTION 1

• THE TRUTH
• With a lightweight fabrication and easy joining
  system, BlazeMaster Fire Protection Systems
  requires
• Reduced installation time - saving on costs of
  labour
• No additional tooling - saving money on hire and
  maintenance
• Lower life-cycle costs - saving on long-term
  maintenance costs

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CPVC IS TOO EXPENSIVE
MISCONCEPTION 1
THE TRUTH A recent study found that using
BlazeMaster Fire Protection Systems for retrofit
in a 40-bed care home, would take Fewer than
half the installation hours (only 640 vs 1320)
generating a significant saving in project cost
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IT WONT PERFORM AS WELL AS STEEL
MISCONCEPTION 2

• THE TRUTH
• BlazeMaster CPVC piping systems offer superior
  hydraulics compared to steel, that
• Yield maximum flow of water for extended
  sprinkler head coverage
• Achieve C-factor of 150 for hydraulic
  capabilities
• Do not corrode over time, unlike steel

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IT WONT PERFORM AS WELL AS STEEL
MISCONCEPTION 2

• THE TRUTH
• As steel piping corrodes, water flow levels drop.
  BlazeMaster Fire Protection Systems, however,
  keep the piping system ready for an emergency
  by
• Preventing scaling and corrosion for more than
  50 years of service life
• Providing natural immunity to microbiologically
  influenced corrosion (MIC).

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CPVC IS BAD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
MISCONCEPTION 3

• THE TRUTH
• According to a 2011 ISO-compliant, peer-reviewed
  life-cycle assessment, BlazeMaster Fire
  Protection Systems outperform steel in 12 out of
  13 environmental categories, including
• Climate change impact
• Metal depletion
• Energy consumption
• See the full life-cycle assessment document

ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE GAP Protection Systems
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CPVC IS BAD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
MISCONCEPTION 3
THE TRUTH This means that BlazeMaster Fire
Protection Systems have half the climate change
impact compared to steel, doing our part to keep
the environment healthier for longer.
BlazeMaster Fire Protection Systems emerged as
a much stronger choice for an environmentally
friendly fire sprinkler solution - MICHAEL
COLLINS, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
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ITS NOT APPROVED BY INDUSTRY BODIES
MISCONCEPTION 4

• THE TRUTH
• BlazeMaster Fire Protection Systems have long
  been an approved solution in the UK for all of
  your retrofitting and residential fire sprinkler
  requirements. As well as being listed by UL and
  FM, they also meet
• NFPA 13 - The benchmark for design and
  installation of automatic fire protection
  systems.
• BS9251 - The main British Standard covering fire
  sprinklers in the UK.

• BS EN 12845

- The classification of hazards and provision of
water supplies.
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ITS NOT APPROVED BY INDUSTRY BODIES
MISCONCEPTION 4
THE TRUTH As well as being approved by industry
bodies, BlazeMaster Fire Protection Systems have
also been granted permission in Wales to be used
across
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCIES
MULTI- OCCUPANCY
RETROFIT PROJECTS
Proof that BlazeMaster Fire Protection Systems
are a viable solution for installers and
specifiers
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ITS HARD TO INSTALL
MISCONCEPTION 5

• THE TRUTH
• BlazeMaster Fire Protection Systems can be
  installed with a quick and simple one-step
  joining system, which
• Eliminates the need for torches or heat-fusion
  techniques
• Eliminates the need for electricity to install
• Eliminates the need for pre-fabrication

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ITS HARD TO INSTALL
MISCONCEPTION 5

• THE TRUTH
• Not only does CPVC piping offer an easier
  installation as a result, it also
• Offers a cleaner and quieter installation
• Does not require the building to be abandoned
• Minimises disturbance to tenants during retrofit
  installations
• Reduces installation time, and therefore costs,
  compared to steel
• Is lightweight meaning installations in
  hard-to-reach areas is much easier

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CPVC WILL SURELY MELT IN A FIRE
MISCONCEPTION 6

• THE TRUTH
• BlazeMaster CPVC piping has achieved the best
  possible fire protection classification of a
  non-metal material, which is Bs1d0
• Fire behaviour B low flammability, no
  contribution to flashover
• Smoke development s1 low smoke development
• Flaming droplets d0 no burning drops

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CPVC WILL SURELY MELT IN A FIRE
MISCONCEPTION 6
THE TRUTH During a UL test, a fire plume between
370C and 483C came in direct contact with
BlazeMaster CPVC piping for 10 minutes. BlazeMast
ers CPVC piping forms a charring layer on the
outside of the pipe, which then functions as a
thermal barrier that reduces the conduction of
heat. Water flowing through the pipe will also
cool the inside, further reducing the rate of
burning.
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PROVIDING YOU THE
REASSURANCE YOU NEED
Whether youre an installer, specifier, builder
or architect, wed like to know if you think you
hold any other misconceptions about
CPVC. Remember, not all orange pipe is the same.
If youre looking for reliability for life,
choose BlazeMaster Fire Protection Systems. Our
UK and European BlazeMaster Pipe Fittings
representatives are available to speak with you
about any questions you may have about
BlazeMaster CPVC, or your next fire protection
requirements.
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