Online News-Victaulic CPVC Fire Protection Systems Approved for Chicago High-Rise Retrofits
Victaulic announced that its full line of FireLock CPVC fire protection systems can now be used for high-rise retrofits in the city of Chicago. This marks the first time in Chicago's history that commercial buildings can be installed with alternatives to metallic fire sprinkler pipe.
A previous section in the Chicago Building Code had required that only metal pipe could be used in fire sprinkler installations. A new section recently approved by Chicago City Council now allows use of any sprinkler piping system meeting or exceeding requirements of NFPA 13-2002. The new section also mandates that building owners have 12 years to retrofit their commercial high-rises with sprinklers.