Knowing the Significance of Fire Protection Department
Have you ever got a chance to work in fire protection industry even for shorter period of time, you will certainly be aware of this saying fire department connection (FDC).
Nevertheless, you want to know what it is actually. The term can be used to explain any number of building connections premeditated to provide water during a fire.
Usually, a fire department connection contains a single brass body having 2, 3 or 2½” inlets for the fire department to tie hoses to. Normally, water is propelled into the connection to supplement the building’s fire standpipe system. Mostly every inlet possesses its own clapper, or even check valve, that will only let water to move in one way, into the building. Connections are often classified under one of these three categories: flush mount, exposed, and the free standing.
Exposed Fire Department Connection
These are normally mounted to the wall of a building. They are backed by an attractive ring, or escutcheon plate, which clearly shows its intended use i.e. it, can be used as automatic sprinkler, or standpipe and automatic sprinkler or standpipe.
Flush Mount FDC
This type ohas a body mounted behind the wall of a building with only having the escutcheon plate. The inlets are visible on the outer wall.
Free Standing FDC
This connection is seen on the sidewalk in front of a building. A pipe overhangs from the ground and the connection being mounted to the top at angle of 90 degree, so the inlets are opposite in the normal configuration. In this free standing type the escutcheon plate will be lying on the ground around the pipe. The decorative sleeve comprises the part of visible area and is located over the pipe to equal the finish of the FDC.
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