About CPVC

What's a construction site all about? Tough guys doing a difficult job with demanding installations. You need a fire sprinkler system that is designed to meet all the challenges of installation. That's where the new BlazeMaster® 2000™ fire sprinkler system steps in.

This second generation CPVC fire sprinkler pipe is stronger, better, and more durable than ever before. It's engineered for improved toughness, even during cold weather installations. Check the facts:

The only sprinkler system certified by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) for potable water safety under all water conditions
Eliminates scaling and corrosion problems
Immune to Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC)
Corrosion-free in salt air environments
Superior flow characteristics for better hydraulic design vs. metal systems -Hazen Williams "C" factor of 150
Easily fabricated in the field
Small investment in tools
Designed to a 50 year life expectancy, with a safety factor of 2
Patented formulation delivers improved toughness
Quality of Pipe Program ensures high quality

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Listings and Approvals

Approved for NFPA 13 light hazard including 13D and 13R
NSF certification
Factory Mutual approval
Listed by UL, UL of Canada, and Loss Prevention Council Board
Approved by major model codes
Only system that is pressure rated by the PPI (Plastic Piping Institute)
Stringent product quality testing
Permitted for use in air plenums
Exceeds ASTM standards
Continuous elevated pressure testing at 400 PSI (greater than two times rated pressure) performed for over one year

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Additional Application-Specific Approvals

Permitted for use in return air plenums per NFPA 90A
Underground water pressure service up to 175 psi
Approved for use as system risers in NFPA 13R and 13D with soffiting/wallboard protection
Can be used in NFPA 13R garages that require sprinklers

BlazeMaster® 2000™ fire sprinkler systems are backed by an extensive field support organization. This organization is available to you for technical help on these and other matters:

Suggestions on how to install a BlazeMaster® 2000™ system to maximize efficiency and thus cost savings
Help with code work on a local, regional and even national level
Work with architects and engineers on design and specification work

When you're dealing with fire, you need a pipe that you can count on. The new BlazeMaster® 2000™ pipe is designed specifically for fire sprinkler systems, and is based on a product with a continuous service history of over 35 years. BFGoodrich, the worldwide leader in CPVC innovation, takes fire sprinkler systems to a level of superior performance that exceeds your requirements.

The BlazeMaster® 2000™ system is today's most advanced plastic pipe on the market. And there's no comparison between CPVC technology and metal pipes. BlazeMaster® piping eliminates scaling and corrosion problems including M.I.C., and is corrosion -free in salt air environments. It makes other pipes obsolete.

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BlazeMaster® 2000™ pipe and fittings are easily fabricated in the field, which presents significant labor savings over metallic systems. And there's only a small investment in tools (primarily a pipe cutter and chamfering tool). The ease of installation alone keeps installed cost in line. That means a better bottom line for your customer- and you. This is why BlazeMaster® CPVC is fast becoming the preferred fire sprinkler system of contractors.

There are numerous advantages to using the BlazeMaster® 2000™ fire sprinkler technology. Here's a breakdown of how the BlazeMaster® 2000™ system addresses a few specific needs by customer type:

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Sprinkler Contractors

Improved toughness: BlazeMaster® 2000™ pipe has been specially formulated using BFGoodrich patented technology for improved toughness. It provides many advantages during installation, even at cold temperatures.

Cost savings: Pipe can be cut on-site with a simple hand tool. One step joining systems make installations even quicker, keeping labor to a minimum. The overhead on tools is very low.

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General Contractors

Less conflict with other trades: contractors installing BlazeMaster® 2000™ systems work easily and quickly around dry-wallers, framers and other mechanical contractors.

Light weight: no special rigging or equipment is needed to move BlazeMaster® 2000™ pipe within the building (due to the easy handling and lightweight).

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Builders and Developers

Low cost: installed costs of a BlazeMaster® 2000™ system are significantly lower and prices are more stable than metal systems.

Downsized system: smooth internal and external surfaces and larger internal diameters lead to better hydraulic performance then metal systems, which means pipe can be downsized, lowering material costs.

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Architects and Engineers

Fully tested: BlazeMaster® 2000™ fire sprinkler systems have been thoroughly tested by UL, FM, UL- C and LPCB. The systems have been exposed to flames reaching 1600°F for 30 minutes during fire tests, and have been tested at twice the operating pressure continuously for over one year without signs of weakening or failure.

Design freedom: lightweight and easy fabrication means BlazeMaster® 2000™ pipe and fittings are ideal for those tough-to-get-at areas and in retrofit applications where its flexibility allows for quick, quiet and clean installations.

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Authorities Having Jurisdiction

Fully listed and approved: BlazeMaster® 2000™ pipe and fittings are listed by UL for NFPA 13 light hazard occupancies, including 13D and 13R, approved by Factory Mutual, and by the major model building and mechanical codes.

Proven performance: BlazeMaster® CPVC fire sprinkler systems from BFGoodrich have a proven track record of reliable performance for 15 years. BFGoodrich's Quality of Pipe Program, unsurpassed in the industry, ensures that this reliability will be maintained for many years to come.

12/16/2009