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You 05:26 PM

What is the minimum discharge density required for residential sprinklers inside a dwelling unit?

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FireCodes AI 05:27 PM

The minimum discharge density required for residential sprinklers inside a dwelling unit is specified in the Florida Low-Rise Residential Sprinkler Code 2019. According to Section 7.1.1.1, the system must provide at least the flow required to produce a minimum discharge density of 0.05 gallons per minute per square foot (gpm/ft²) or 2.04 millimeters per minute (mm/min), or the sprinkler listing, whichever is greater, to the design sprinklers.

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Florida Low-Rise Residential Sprinkler Code 2019, Section 7.1.1.1: "The system shall provide at least the flow required to produce a minimum discharge density of 0.05 gpm/ft² (2.04 mm/min) or the sprinkler listing, whichever is greater, to the design sprinklers."

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You 05:16 PM

What is the maximum unsupported length of 2" steel pipe?

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FireCodes AI 05:16 PM

The maximum unsupported length for a 2-inch steel pipe is specified in the Florida Sprinkler Installation Code 2019. According to Section 17.4.3.4.1, the unsupported horizontal length between the end sprinkler and the last hanger on the line for steel pipe should not exceed 60 inches (1500 mm) for 1 1/2 inch (40 mm) or larger pipe. Since 2-inch steel pipe falls into this category, the maximum unsupported length is 60 inches.



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"Florida Sprinkler Installation Code 2019, Section 17.4.3.4.1: For steel pipe, the unsupported horizontal length between the end sprinkler and the last hanger on the line shall not be greater than 36 in. (900 mm) for 1 in. (25 mm) pipe, 48 in. (1.2 m) for 11/4 in. (32 mm) pipe, and 60 in. (1500 mm) for 11/2 in. (40 mm) or larger pipe."

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