Harvel FlameTech piping has been evaluated and Listed for Surface Burning Characteristics by Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (CAN/ULC Standard S102.2). This is a large-scale test conducted on 24-foot lengths of dry piping to evaluate flammability characteristics compared to known non-combustibles (asbestos cement board) and known combustibles (red oak). Harvel FlameTech piping has a maximum flame spread rating of 0 and a maximum smoke generation of 25 when tested in accordance with this standard. Testing has shown that Harvel FlameTech piping meets the maximum flame spread (25) and maximum smoke generation (50) values for combustible materials installed within an air plenum as called out by major building codes. Harvel FlameTech out-performs the fire performance characteristics of alternate plastic piping materials typically used for visual leak detection.
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Material
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Flame Spread
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Smoke Generation
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Harvel FlameTech
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0
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25
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As a listed product, each pipe length is marked with the flame spread and smoke generation values for easy identification in the field.
Contact Harvel Plastics, Inc. Technical Services Department at 610-252-7355 for additional information concerning the fire performance properties of Harvel piping products.
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