§ 108.409 - Location and spacing of tubing in pneumatic fire detection system.  


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  • § 108.409 Location and spacing of tubing in pneumatic fire detection system.

    (a) All tubing in a pneumatic fire detection system must be on the overhead or within 300 millimeters (12 inches) of the overhead on a bulkhead in a location where -

    (1) No portion of the overhead is more than 3.6 meters (12 feet) from the nearest point of tubing;

    (2) Beams or girders extending below the ceiling or other obstructions do not detract from the effectiveness of the tubing; and

    (3) Damage to the tubing, is unlikely to occur if it is not protected.

    (b) If tubing in a tubing circuit is installed in an enclosed space, at least 5% of the tubing in the circuit must be exposed in the space, except that at least 7.6 meters (25 feet) of tubing must always be exposed in the space.

    (c) A pneumatic fire detection system must be set to activate after approximately a 22 °C. (40 °F.) per minute increase in temperature at the center of the circuit in the system.