Would a 5”x4” Storz be 750gpm because of the Storz connection size or 500gpm 
because of the pipe?

From: John Denhardt <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2024 10:39 AM
To: Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers 
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Subject: [Sprinklerforum] Re: FDC for Standpipe

Here is the reference:
NFPA 14 - 2024
10.7.3.1.1

Where a 4 in. (100 mm) inlet is used, the assumed flow per inlet shall be 500 
gpm (1900 L/min).
10.7.3.1.2

Where a 5 in. (125 mm) inlet is used, the assumed flow per inlet shall be 750 
gpm (2850 L/min).

The above is my opinion and has not been processed as a formal interpretation 
in accordance with the NFPA Regulations Governing Committee Projects. This is 
provided with the understanding that the AFSA assumes no liability for this 
opinion or actions taken on it and they are not to be considered the official 
position of the AFSA, and/or NFPA or its technical committees.AFSA cannot 
provide design or consulting engineering services, and this opinion should 
therefore not be considered, nor relied upon, as such.

Thanks,
John

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On Thu, Mar 14, 2024 at 11:25 AM John Denhardt 
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To all - review NFPA 14 -2024 as it has new requirements for 4" and 5" storz 
connections.
4" is limited to 500 GPM per connection
5" is limited to 750 GPM per connection

Unfortunately, I'm at a conference where my internet connection is very 
limited, otherwise I would give you a section reference.


The above is my opinion and has not been processed as a formal interpretation 
in accordance with the NFPA Regulations Governing Committee Projects. This is 
provided with the understanding that the AFSA assumes no liability for this 
opinion or actions taken on it and they are not to be considered the official 
position of the AFSA, and/or NFPA or its technical committees.AFSA cannot 
provide design or consulting engineering services, and this opinion should 
therefore not be considered, nor relied upon, as such.

Thanks,
John

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On Thu, Mar 14, 2024 at 11:09 AM Ken Wagoner 
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Brian,

Yes, I have been required to provide such a connection in the past.  It has 
been rare, and it was a gorilla sized high rise building.

For me arguing with the AHJ over this seemed pointless.

sincerely,
Ken Wagoner, SET
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On 3/14/2024 10:01 AM, Brian Harris wrote:
Anybody ever had an AHJ required a 4-way FDC with (4) Storz connections to feed 
a standpipe? I get the (1) 2-1/2” connection per 250 gpm but you’re also 
allowed a “large diameter” hose connection. In this case the current FDC is a 
5” Storz on 6” underground.

Thank you,

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