A standpipe or riser is a type of rigid water piping which is built into multi-story buildings in a vertical position, or into bridges in a horizontal position, to which fire hoses can be connected, allowing manual application of water to the fire. Within the context of a building or bridge, a standpipe serves the same purpose as a fire hydrant.

2018年12月5日 · The first step to understanding standpipes is the technical data, the classes of standpipes, the types of standpipes, and the related NFPA standards and recommendations that go along with...

Standpipe systems are fixed piping systems with associated equipment that transports water from a reliable water supply to designated areas of buildings. Such systems are typically provided in tall and large-area buildings.

2019年5月10日 · Standpipe systems are fixed piping systems with associated equipment that transports water from a reliable water supply to designated areas of buildings. Such systems are typically provided in tall and large-area buildings.

2006年11月29日 · Standpipe systems are a series of pipe which connects a water supply to hose connections that are intended for fire department or trained occupant use. At times building are provided with only...

2018年1月4日 · Simply put, standpipe systems are a network of piping in a building fed by a water supply and featuring numerous outlets for the water. They are essentially indoor fire hydrants that allow occupants, firefighters, or both to access water to fight fires.

2019年1月15日 · In Part 1 of this series, I covered the basics of standpipe systems such as National Fire Protection Association codes, types of standpipes, and pressure reducing valves (PRVs) and pressure...

2022年4月25日 · First, let’s answer what a standpipe system is and its primary purpose? A standpipe system involves all the components that make it possible to transfer water from a water supply to the several hose connections in a building. These connections facilitate the firefighter’s work during a fire.

2019年6月6日 · Standpipes are used to support manual firefighting efforts by delivering water to hard-to-reach areas of a building. The intent of a standpipe system is to avoid having to distribute and connect hundreds of feet of hose for a single interior attack by firefighters.

2024年10月16日 · What is a Standpipe System? A standpipe system uses a series of pipes that connect a water supply to hose connections. It works like an extension of the fire hydrant system. This system gives building occupants or the fire department access to water for fighting fires.