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Ez Permit Sprinkler Relocation (Nfpa 13)

This document outlines the requirements and conditions for an EZ Permit from the City of Philadelphia for the relocation of sprinkler heads in accordance with NFPA 13. The permit allows licensed fire suppression contractors to relocate heads for room layout changes in smooth ceilings without submitting plans, as long as certain conditions are met. Relocated heads must meet minimum spacing, distance from obstructions, and clearance requirements. Piping must be independently supported from the ceiling and hangers placed according to standards, with maximum distances and lengths between hangers specified.

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Ez Permit Sprinkler Relocation (Nfpa 13)

This document outlines the requirements and conditions for an EZ Permit from the City of Philadelphia for the relocation of sprinkler heads in accordance with NFPA 13. The permit allows licensed fire suppression contractors to relocate heads for room layout changes in smooth ceilings without submitting plans, as long as certain conditions are met. Relocated heads must meet minimum spacing, distance from obstructions, and clearance requirements. Piping must be independently supported from the ceiling and hangers placed according to standards, with maximum distances and lengths between hangers specified.

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CITY OF PHILADELPHIA EZ PERMIT

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES & INSPECTIONS


Construction Services Division SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)
Municipal Services Building - Concourse Level
1401 John F. Kennedy Boulevard For the Relocation of Sprinkler Heads
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102

EZ Sprinkler Head Relocation Permit


[EZ Permit Standard shall not relieve FSS Contractor from complying with all applicable provisions of NFPA 2007,
Standard 13.]
Obtain permits for the relocation of sprinkler heads in accordance with the provisions of NFPA 2007, Standard 13
without submitting plans by meeting the Conditions and Design Limitations below. Any deviations from this
permit standard will result in permit revocation.
Conditions
• Heads may be relocated for accommodation of new partition layouts and reconfirmation of rooms for smooth, flat
ceiling surfaces (not applicable to sloped surfaces).
• Work shall be done by licensed fire suppression contractor.
• Installation of new feed main, new cross mains, new sprinkler heads not applicable to EZ permit process.
• Application of EZ Permit Standard shall be limited to Light and Ordinary Group 1 Hazard applications only.
• EZ permit process shall not permit the conversion of existing light hazard systems to quick response or residential
sprinklers unless already in place.

Construction & Relocation Requirements


• Minimum spacing between sprinklers: Regular Coverage--6-ft O.C.; Extended Coverage—8-ft O.C.
• Sprinklers permitted to be installed in accordance to manufacturer’s listing.
• Distance of heads from continuous obstructions shall not exceed limits of [2007 NFPA 13, Figure/Table 8.6.5.1.2(a)]
for pendent/upright sprinklers, and [2007 NFPA 13, Figure/Table 8.7.5.1.3] for sidewall sprinklers.
• Minimum clearance between deflector and the top of storage shall be 18 in. or greater.

Pendent/Upright Deflectors Sidewall Sprinkler Deflectors


• Permitted offset from ceiling between 1-in to 6-in. • Permitted offset from ceiling between 4-in to 6-in.
• To be located 3-ft minimum from ceiling • To be located 4-ft minimum from ceiling
obstructions, i.e. ceiling fans, light fixtures, etc. obstructions, i.e. ceiling fans, light fixtures, etc.

Piping Support Hangers [Hangers to be installed as per 2007 NFPA 13 standards]


• Sprinkler piping to be supported independently of ceiling sheathing
• Attachment of branch line hangers to metal deck limited to support of max. pipe diameter of 1 in.
• Clearance distance between a hanger and the centerline of an upright sprinkler shall be no less than 3 in.
• Min. Number of hangers: One (1) per section of pipe
• Hanger maximum spacing: 12 ft, for sprinkler spacing < 6 ft. [Not to exceed limits of [2007 NFPA 13, Table 9.2.2.1(a)]
• Non-metallic pipe to comply with individual product listing for hanger distances, including, but not limited to CPVC.
• Sprigs 4 ft or longer shall be restrained against lateral movement.

Unsupported Lengths (From End-Sprinkler To Last Hanger On Line)


o 1-in diameter: 36” [18” for copper tube]
o 1.25-in diameter: 48” [24” for copper tube]
o 1.5-in diameter or greater: 60” [30” for copper tube]
o For maximum pressures exceeding 100 psi: 12” for steel pipe, 6” for copper pipe
• Exceeded limits of unsupported lengths shall have pipe ends extended and supported with additional hangers.

Unsupported Armover Lengths (Maximum Cumulative Horizontal Length To Sprinkler)


o 24” for steel, 12” for copper
o For maximum pressures exceeding 100 psi: 12” for steel pipe, 6” for copper pipe

AP#__________ Applicant’s Signature_______________________________ Page 1


CITY OF PHILADELPHIA EZ PERMIT
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES & INSPECTIONS
Construction Services Division SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)
Municipal Services Building - Concourse Level
1401 John F. Kennedy Boulevard For the Relocation of Sprinkler Heads
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102

AP#__________ Applicant’s Signature_______________________________ Page 2

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