October 04, 2022

Updated Standard: FM 1630, Steel Pipe for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems

Approval Standard 1630, Steel Pipe for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, has undergone a revision with the following changes:

  • Standard updated to add performance requirements specifically for non-threadable lightwall sprinkler pipes for bending moment resistance
  • Standard updated to add performance requirements for steel pipe that is internally-coated with a material designed for both wet and dry sprinkler installations
  • Corrosion evaluation test protocol added