IPEX - Model BlazeMaster -Fire Sprinkler Systems

Manufactured by IPEX, a world leader in thermoplastic piping systems,

CPVC has a 40-year history of continuous and proven service.

With a high flash ignition temperature, low flame spread and smoke development ratings, and a fuel contribution of 0, IPEX BlazeMaster pipe and fittings are an ideal choice for fire sprinkler systems.

IPEX BlazeMaster pipe and fittings meet the most stringent requirements governing the use of combustible pipe in most building types. IPEX BlazeMaster pipe and fittings have been successfully exposed to flame temperatures of 1400°F. After undergoing continuous elevated pressure testing at 400 psi (more than twice the rated pressure) for more than one year, IPEX BlazeMaster CPVC systems showed no sign of weakness or failure.

IPEX BlazeMaster pipe and fittings are manufactured under a strict Quality Assurance Program that guarantees consistency and reliability.

IPEX BlazeMaster Fire Sprinkler Systems offer a level of superior performance that exceeds your requirements:

• Fully approved for use in all NFPA 13 Light Hazard applications
• Field fabrication reduces design engineering
• Smooth inner surface allows pipe downsizing with superior hydraulics – Hazen-Williams “C” factor of 150
• Great in corrosive environments – immune to Microbiology Influenced Corrosion (MIC)
• Less impact on occupants during retrofits
• Design savings
• UL and ULC Listed for use in NFPA 13, 13R, and 13D Light Hazard applications including high buildings
• FM Approved, NSF certified, and permitted for use in air plenums per NFPA 90A

UL 1821 Listed

• Exposed system risers NFPA 13D, 13R
• Exposed basement NFPA 13D (solid wood joist)
• Extended coverage (exposed) – 20’ spacing on pendent in lieu of 15’
• Exposed extended coverage sidewall sprinkler listings for exposed pipe & fittings

- 24’ extended coverage sidewall sprinkler,
12” drop, 155°F sprinkler head
- 18’ extended coverage sidewall sprinkler,
12” drop, 165°F sprinkler head
- 16’ extended coverage sidewall sprinkler,
12” drop, 175°F sprinkler head
- 14’ standard coverage sidewall sprinkler,
12” drop, 200°F sprinkler head

Permitted for use with return air plenums with no set-back at ceiling openings per NFPA 90A

ULC Listed

Factory Mutual Approved

• Factory Mutual Approval exposed
• Factory Mutual Approval above drop-in ceilings
• Factory Mutual Approval exposed w/ Soffi-Steel® soffiting covering system

Listed to NSF Standard 61

IPEX BlazeMaster® pipe and fittings are designed specifically for fire sprinkler systems. They are made from a specialty thermoplastic known chemically as post-chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC). IPEX BlazeMaster pipe and fittings provide unique advantages in sprinkler installations including superior hydraulics, ease of joining, increased hanger spacing in comparison to other thermoplastics and ease of assembly. They also are based on a technology with a continuous and proven service history of more than 40 years.

Lower Installation Costs

In addition to a lower material cost, IPEX BlazeMaster pipe and fittings can significantly reduce labor and transportation costs on a typical installation. The reason? Plastics are easily handled, stored, cut and joined. And, heavy equipment used to install metallic and other piping systems is not required, thereby reducing project costs.

Extended Life

The IPEX BlazeMaster System is fundamentally ageless and impervious to normal weather conditions. IPEX BlazeMaster Systems in uninterrupted service have operated successfully for over 20 years. During maintenance or revisions, examinations of the original plastic materials showed excellent physical and hydraulic characteristics.

Once properly selected for the application and correctly installed, IPEX BlazeMaster provides years of maintenancefree service. Our materials will not rust, pit, scale or corrode on either interior or exterior surfaces.

Improved Flow

IPEX piping has a substantially lower Roughness Factor than metal and other materials, and since IPEX BlazeMaster CPVC does not rust, pit, scale or corrode, the interior walls remain smooth in virtually any service. This high carrying capacity may result in the use of smaller diameter pipe.

Fire Performance

IPEX BlazeMaster will not independently support combustion, and as such will not burn once the flame source is removed. CPVC’s ignition resistance is demonstrated by its flash ignition temperature of 900°F.

CPVC has a low Flame Spread Rating and provides excellent Smoke-Developed characteristics. In testing conducted to CAN/ULC S102.2, CPVC showed a flame spread of less than 15, and a smoke-developed classification of 15. And, like PVC, CPVC has a fuel contribution of 0.

Extensive tests on PVC and CPVC compounds prove their outstanding fire performance. These materials meet the most stringent requirements governing the use of combustible pipe in most building types.