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3. Bathrooms not more than 55 square feet (5.1 m ) in shall be separated from heat sources as required by the
area. sprinkler manufacturer’s installation instructions.
4. Garages; carports; exterior porches; unheated P2904.2.2 Intermediate temperature sprinklers. Sprin-
entry areas, such as mud rooms, that are adjacent klers shall have an intermediate temperature rating not less
to an exterior door; and similar areas. than 175°F (79°C) and not more than 225°F (107°C)
P2904.2 Sprinklers. Sprinklers shall be new listed residen- where installed in the following locations:
tial sprinklers and shall be installed in accordance with the 1. Directly under skylights, where the sprinkler is
sprinkler manufacturer’s instructions. exposed to direct sunlight.
P2904.2.1 Temperature rating and separation from 2. In attics.
heat sources. Except as provided for in Section P2904.2.2, 3. In concealed spaces located directly beneath a roof.
sprinklers shall have a temperature rating of not less than
135°F (57°C) and not more than 170°F (77°C). Sprinklers 4. Within the distance to a heat source as specified in
Table P2904.2.2.

TABLE P2903.9.4
VALVES
MATERIAL STANDARD
ASME A112.4.14, ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1, ASTM F1970, CSA B125.3,
Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) plastic
MSS SP-122
ASME A112.4.14, ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1, ASME B16.34, CSA B125.3,
Copper or copper alloy
MSS SP-67, MSS SP-80, MSS SP-110, MSS SP-139
ASTM A126, AWWA C500, AWWA C504, AWWA C507, MSS SP-42, MSS SP-67,
Gray and ductile iron
MSS SP-70, MSS SP-71, MSS SP-72, MSS SP-78
Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic ASME A112.4.14, ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1, CSA B125.3, NSF 359
Polypropylene (PP) plastic ASME A112.4.14, ASTM F2389
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic ASME A112.4.14, ASTM F1970, MSS SP-122

INSULATED
FRAME WALL

FLOOR
FREEZE-PROOF
SILL FAUCET

SUPPLY PIPE LONG VALVE
STEM

VALVE SEAT
SHANK

FOUNDATION WALL
HEATED BASEMENT

FIGURE P2903.10
TYPICAL FROSTPROOF HOSE BIBB INSTALLATION NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE VALUE

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