4.05 Protection of Standpipe Inlets

Reference: 2007 C.F.C. Section 912, 2003 NFPA 14 Section 12.9

The San Francisco Fire Department requirements for the protection of standpipe inlet threads are as follows:

1. Hose connections for standpipes shall be equipped with an approved plastic or metal plug which may be removed and reused.
2. The use of cast iron caps which are not threaded shall not be used.