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Types of Standpipes

Standpipe systems are installed in buildings to allow firefighters to quickly deploy hoses with adequate water pressure to fight fires. There are five types of standpipe systems: automatic-wet, manual-wet, automatic-dry, semi-automatic-dry, and manual-dry. Standpipes are also classified by usage into Class I for heavy streams, Class II for first aid appliances, or Class III which has features of both Class I and II. Class I standpipes are designed to supply 500 gpm for the first standpipe and 250 gpm for additional standpipes. Class II standpipes are designed to supply 100 gpm at 65 psi outlet pressure.

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Types of Standpipes

Standpipe systems are installed in buildings to allow firefighters to quickly deploy hoses with adequate water pressure to fight fires. There are five types of standpipe systems: automatic-wet, manual-wet, automatic-dry, semi-automatic-dry, and manual-dry. Standpipes are also classified by usage into Class I for heavy streams, Class II for first aid appliances, or Class III which has features of both Class I and II. Class I standpipes are designed to supply 500 gpm for the first standpipe and 250 gpm for additional standpipes. Class II standpipes are designed to supply 100 gpm at 65 psi outlet pressure.

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QUICK

RESPONSE

Saving life and property through effective licensing, plan review,


and inspection of fire protection systems.

November 2006

Standpipes
Standpipe systems are installed in buildings to help firefighting personnel deploy attack hoselines quickly and with
adequate water pressure and volume to attack a fire. Standpipe systems consist of a network of fixed piping and hose
valve connections. Water is supplied either through an automatic water supply or manually through a fire department
connection. NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant, and Hose Systems, identifies five
types of standpipes with three classifications. The five types of standpipes are:
Automatic-Wet standpipe, filled with water at all times, is connected to a permanent water supply that is
capable of meeting flow and pressure requirements.

Manual-Wet standpipe, filled with water at all times, is connected to a water supply that is not capable of
meeting flow and pressure requirements. The purpose of the water supply is to maintain water within the system,
thus reducing the time it takes to get water to the hose station outlets. Manual-wet standpipe systems need water
from a fire department pumper (or the like) to be pumped into the system in order to meet flow and pressure
requirements.

Automatic-Dry standpipe, filled with pressurized air, is connected to a permanent water supply that is capable
of meeting flow and pressure requirements. It uses a device, such as a dry pipe valve, to admit water into the
system piping automatically upon the opening of a hose valve.

Semi-automatic-Dry standpipe, with empty pipe, is connected to a permanent water supply that is capable of
meeting flow and pressure requirements. It uses a device, such as a deluge valve, to admit water into the system
piping upon activation of a remote control device located at a hose connection. A remote control activation device
shall be provided at each hose connection.

Manual-Dry standpipe, with empty pipe, is not connected to a water supply. Manual-dry standpipe systems
need water from a fire department pumper (or the like) to be pumped into the system in order to meet flow and
pressure requirements.

Standpipe systems are classified by their usage: Class I for heavy stream applications, Class II as first aid fire
appliances, and Class III which has the features of both Class I and Class II.
Class I 2 Hose Connection

Class II 1 Hose Connection

For use by personnel trained and equipped


for heavy stream applications.

For use as first aid fire appliances by building


occupants and by firefighting forces for
suppression or during mop-up.

Designed for 500 gpm for first standpipe and


250 gpm for each additional standpipe.

Class III 1 & 2


Hose Connections
Designed with features of both
Class I and II systems

Designed for 100 gpm at 65 psi outlet pressure.

100 psi is required at the highest outlet.

Note 2 opening
with 1 adapter

Quick Response is presented monthly by the

Minnesota State Fire Marshal Fire Protection Section


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