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// CODE SNIPPET

P2904.8.1 Preconcealment Inspection

Residential Code 2015 of Pennsylvania > 29 Water Supply and Distribution > P2904 Dwelling Unit Fire Sprinkler Systems > P2904.8 Inspections > P2904.8.1 Preconcealment Inspection
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The following items shall be verified prior to the concealment of any sprinkler system piping:
  1. Sprinklers are installed in all areas as required by Section P2904.1.1.
  2. Where sprinkler water spray patterns are obstructed by construction features, luminaires or ceiling fans, additional sprinklers are installed as required by Section P2904.2.4.2.
  3. Sprinklers are the correct temperature rating and are installed at or beyond the required separation distances from heat sources as required by Sections P2904.2.1 and P2904.2.2.
  4. The pipe size equals or exceeds the size used in applying Tables P2904.6.2(4) through P2904.6.2(9) or, if the piping system was hydraulically calculated in accordance with Section P2904.6.1, the size used in the hydraulic calculation.
  5. The pipe length does not exceed the length permitted by Tables P2904.6.2(4) through P2904.6.2(9) or, if the piping system was hydraulically calculated in accordance with Section P2904.6.1, pipe lengths and fittings do not exceed those used in the hydraulic calculation.
  6. Nonmetallic piping that conveys water to sprinklers is listed for use with fire sprinklers.
  7. Piping is supported in accordance with the pipe manufacturer's and sprinkler manufacturer's installation instructions.
  8. The piping system is tested in accordance with Section P2503.7.

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