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Identification Signs
For Sprinkler Systems and Devices
NFPA 13 Signing Requirements
General NOTICE
The Identification Signs described
Description herein must be installed and main-
tained in compliance with this docu-
Identification Signs (Ref. Figure 1) are ment, as well as with the applicable
designed to provide information to the standards of the National Fire Protec-
end user about the sprinkler system tion Association, in addition to the stan-
and its components. They are avail- dards of any other authorities having
able with a variety of wording combina- jurisdiction. Failure to do so may impair
tions to meet the signing requirements the performance of these devices.
of NFPA 13.
The owner is responsible for main-
The five basic types of Identification taining their fire protection system
Signs are: and devices in proper operating con-
dition. Contact the installing contrac-
Type A Control Valve Sign
Type B Multi-Purpose Text Signs
tor or product manufacturer with any
questions.
Care and
available with the following text
Maintenance
options:
AIR CONTROL
Technical The following inspection procedure
AIR LINE
ALARM TEST
Data must be performed as indicated, in
addition to any specific requirements
ANTIFREEZE SYSTEM Material & Finish of the NFPA, and any impairments must
AUXILIARY DRAIN 18 gauge aluminum with mylar facing. be immediately corrected.
CONTROL VALVE
DRAIN The owner is responsible for the
DRAIN VALVE Width x Height inspection, testing, and maintenance of
INSPECTORS TEST Inches mm
their fire protection system and devices
MAIN CONTROL in compliance with this document, as
MAIN DRAIN Type A 9x7 229 x 178 well as with the applicable standards
of the National Fire Protection Associa-
Type D Fire Alarm Sign tion (e.g., NFPA 25), in addition to the
Type B 6x2 152 x 51
Type E Hydraulic Calculation Sign standards of any authority having juris-
Type D
diction. Contact the installing contrac-
9x7 229 x 178 tor or product manufacturer with any
Rectangular
questions.
Type D 7-1/4 Dia. 184 Dia. It is recommended that automatic
Round
sprinkler systems be inspected, tested,
Type E 5x7 127 x 178 and maintained by a qualified Inspec-
tion Service in accordance with local
requirements and/or national codes.
Installation After placing a fire protection system
in service, notify the proper authorities
The Identification Signs are provided and advise those responsible for moni-
with 1/8 Inch (3,2 mm) diameter or toring proprietary and/or central station
larger holes (or slots) in the corners for alarms.
easy attachment using standard hard-
ware chain, wire, plastic lock ties, or Inspection Procedure
light gauge metal strap (not included). Annual visual inspections are recom-
mended to ensure that Identification
Signs are properly located.

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TYPE A TYPE D
RECTANGULAR OR ROUND

TYPE B
AVAILABLE TEXT OPTIONS:
AIR CONTROL DRAIN
AIR LINE DRAIN VALVE
ALARM TEST INSPECTORS TEST
ANTIFREEZE SYSTEM MAIN CONTROL
AUXILIARY DRAIN MAIN DRAIN
CONTROL VALVE

TYPE E
FIGURE 1
IDENTIFICATION SIGNS

Limited Ordering Identification Signs (Type B)

Specify: Type B Identification Sign,

Warranty Procedure
inscribed (specify), P/N (specify):
AIR CONTROL 2328
AIR LINE 2302
For warranty terms and conditions, visit Orders must include the description ALARM TEST 2304A
www.tyco-fire.com. and Part Number (P/N). Contact your ANTIFREEZE SYSTEM 2306
local distributor for availability. AUXILIARY DRAIN 2307
CONTROL VALVE 2310
Hardware for hanging is not sup- DRAIN 2311
plied with Signs. It must be obtained DRAIN VALVE 2327
separately. INSPECTORS TEST 2313
MAIN CONTROL 2319
Identification Signs MAIN DRAIN 2320
Specify: Type (specify A, D, or E)
Identification Sign, P/N (specify):
Type A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2300A
Type D (Rectangle) 2316
Type D (Round) 2329
Type E 2317

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