Jiang Tongjun, Fu Zhimin, Yang Yuanjin
Papers # 2018 Las-Vegas
This paper introduces the application of CPVC pipe in fire sprinkler systems in China. The advantages and differences of CPVC pipe versus to galvanized steel pipes, the improvement of related laws and regulations and the market outlook are discussed. The overall result is a change in the upstream and downstream aspects of the CPVC fire sprinkler system application in China.
This paper introduces the application of CPVC fire sprinkler system pipe in China, the advantages and differences of using CPVC pipe versus galvanized steel pipes in this application and improvement of related laws as well as regulations. A review of the established design, installation, inspection, testing and national code of CPVC pipe used in fire sprinkler systems is included. An update is also provided on the content and progress of the national code under development for the manufacturing of CPVC products for fire sprinkler systems. Further, this paper presents the prospect for CPVC fire products in China’s market. From this review, one realizes, the overall result is a change in the upstream and downstream aspects of the CPVC fire sprinkler system application in China.