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BlazeMaster® Fire Protection Systems Unveils Updated Orange Book on CPVC Fire Safety

February 2024

Security & Fire Protection - Security & Fire Protection

BlazeMaster® Fire Protection Systems Unveils Updated Orange Book on CPVC Fire Safety

February 2024

BlazeMaster® Fire Protection Systems, a renowned provider of CPVC fire sprinkler systems, has recently unveiled the revised edition of its groundbreaking CPVC fire safety guide, The Orange Book. This comprehensive resource offers invaluable design, technical, and specification guidance tailored for construction professionals worldwide.

BlazeMaster Fire Protection Systems, a division of Lubrizol, a Berkshire Hathaway company, boasts a rich legacy of 60 years in pioneering CPVC thermoplastic product development. As a leading manufacturer, Lubrizol is committed to ensuring residential and commercial properties are equipped with top-tier fire safety solutions.

Adam Hessel, Market Development Manager at BlazeMaster® Fire Protection System, emphasized the importance of ensuring safe housing and work environments globally. He underscored the pivotal role of well-executed, compliant construction projects in achieving this goal and highlighted The Orange Book as a vital resource for specifying and designing fully operational CPVC fire sprinkler systems.

BlazeMaster CPVC stands as the premier non-metallic fire sprinkler material worldwide, meticulously engineered to meet the demands of modern fire safety standards. Its innate heat, flame, and corrosion resistance make it an ideal choice for fire suppression applications. Moreover, its production adheres to high sustainability standards, contributing significantly to environmental conservation efforts.

Lubrizol, as a single-source provider of polymer technologies, excels in addressing contemporary building and production challenges. With unrivaled expertise in chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) resins and compounds, Lubrizol ensures BlazeMaster CPVC systems are backed by rigorous research, development, and technical consultation.

Key attributes of BlazeMaster CPVC include rapid, noiseless, and secure installation, flame resistance, corrosion resistance, and durability. Additionally, it effectively curbs smoke generation and requires minimal installation space, making it a preferred choice for diverse fire safety applications.

The Orange Book serves as an indispensable resource, offering insights into requisite certifications, standards, and regulations. It encompasses critical standards such as NFPA 13 for sprinkler system installation, BS 9251:2021 for design and specification guidance, and BS EN 12845:2015 for hazard information. Additionally, it features the latest LPCB guidance, comprehensive details on BlazeMaster CPVC pipe and fittings, including available sizes, and a directory of BlazeMaster CPVC manufacturers.