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2.09 Underground Pipe Detail Plan and Design Criteria Submittal For Installation of Underground Piping For Fire Sprinkler Service 2022

The document outlines the design criteria and requirements for the installation of underground piping for fire sprinkler service, referencing relevant NFPA standards and local regulations. Key details include specifications for pipe size and material, installation depth, and requirements for thrust blocks and fire hydrant installations. It emphasizes compliance with the San Francisco Plumbing Code and outlines the necessary documentation for permit applications.

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2.09 Underground Pipe Detail Plan and Design Criteria Submittal For Installation of Underground Piping For Fire Sprinkler Service 2022

The document outlines the design criteria and requirements for the installation of underground piping for fire sprinkler service, referencing relevant NFPA standards and local regulations. Key details include specifications for pipe size and material, installation depth, and requirements for thrust blocks and fire hydrant installations. It emphasizes compliance with the San Francisco Plumbing Code and outlines the necessary documentation for permit applications.

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09 Underground Pipe Detail Plan and Design Criteria Submittal for Installation of
Underground Piping for Fire Sprinkler Service (2022)

Reference: 2022 NFPA 13, 2019 NFPA 24,and SFFD Administrative Bulletin 4.23.
Sprinkler plans shall provide underground pipe details showing new underground fire service or
mains that include ALL of the following:
1. Size of underground pipe, including pipe material and fitting being used.
2. CPVC underground piping is prohibited by SFPUC. Whether combination or dedicated fire
underground, it must be braised copper K (up to 2” in diameter) or ductile iron for piping greater
than 2” in diameter.
3. If the pipe joints are not restraint joints and thrust blocks are required, provide thrust block
size/bearing area based on what type of soil is present.
4. Depth of cover for the underground pipe and how much the clearance is between top of pipe
and concrete sidewalk slab or roadway pavement. NFPA 24, Section 10.4.3, requires that the
depth of cover for fire service main pipe be not less than 2 1/2 ft. or 1 ft. below the frost line for
the locality. Where frost is not a factor, the 2 1/2 ft. depth of cover is required to protect the
pipe from mechanical damage. The San Francisco Water Department supplies domestic water
meters for all fire services of two-inch and smaller, including combination fire/domestic
services. These meters require that the pipe be installed less than the 2 1/2 ft. required by
NFPA 24. Due to the practical difficulty of compliance with this standard, all 2” and smaller fire
services, including combination services, shall be allowed to be installed following the criteria
listed below which will prevent mechanical damage:
a. All installation of piping shall comply with San Francisco Plumbing Code section
609.1 which requires a minimum depth of cover of 12” below finished grade.
b. A minimum 4” of concrete shall cover the area above the pipe. The four inch
concrete installation shall extend a minimum of 12” horizontally on both sides of the
pipe.
c. A minimum of 3” of earth shall be maintained between the pipe and concrete.
Exception: Pipe and joints that have been coated and wrapped do not have to
comply with this requirement
5. Fire Hydrant installation detail if new hydrant is being installed, or relocated. The SFPUC
Customer Service Bureau, New Installations shall be contacted at (415) 551-2900 prior to any
work being performed on the fire hydrant system.
6. The lengths of underground pipe from the city main to the building and/or the main building
riser.
7. Name of the street the city main is buried under and the size of the city water main.
When obtaining a permit for “Underground Installation Only”, provide graph of
Supply/Demand Curve(s) showing available margin(s) for highest demand.

NOTE: FIRE SPRINKLER SERVICE - METER & SUPPLY SIZE APPROVAL Form will be forwarded
to the SFPUC upon final approval of plans.
S an F r an ci s c o F i r e D e p ar t m en t
B u r ea u o f F i r e P r e ve n t i o n & I n ve st i g at i o n
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