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.

Dec 5, 2018 · Standpipe 101: In part 1 of a four-part series, Clay Magee looks at some of the standards that firefighters need to know when it comes to standpipe systems.

Nov 19, 2021 · When designing a system, you first need to determine the supply pipe size, hose connection location, size, and pressure based on the standpipe classification.

A standpipe is a system of pipe that delivers a water supply for hose connections and automatic sprinklers in combined systems. Standpipe systems are typically installed vertically from floor to floor but are considered horizontal when two or more hose connections are …

Apr 25, 2022 · 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.

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.

May 10, 2019 · Where are standpipe systems required and what are the different types of systems?

Aug 10, 2016 · NFPA 14 identifies three classes of standpipe systems: Class I systems designed for use by fire departments with 2 ½-in. hose connections, Class II systems designed for use by trained personnel or fire departments with 11/2-in. hose connections, and Class III systems designed for use by trained personnel or fire departments with both 1 ½-in. and...

Jun 6, 2019 · 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. Hard-to-reach areas of a building aren't confined to one direction.

Nov 28, 2006 · 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.