FDC Storz Connection.docxFDC Standard
Unless otherwise approved by the Fire Marshal, All FDC connections will be a 4 inch Storz type
fitting, on a 30 degree elbow and away from the building. The FDC Connection shall be within 50 feet
of a hydrant. The upright piping will be painted red and labeled with a minimum of four inch white
numbering denoting the building address.
All existing 2 1/2 inch "Y" fittings will be upgraded upon building improvements
to the Storz type connection. Signage may be necessary to show where
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IF 912.2.2 Wherever the fire department connection is not visible to approaching fire
apparatus, the fire department connection shall be indicated by an approved sign mounted on
the street front or on the side of the building. Such sign shall have the letters "FDC' at least 6 inches(152 mm) high and
words in letters at least 2 inches (51 mm) high or an arrow to indicate the location. All such signs shall be subject to the
approval of the fire code official.
Product Description
FDC Building Connection 4" Storz x 4" rigid female National Pipe Thread (NPT)
Elbow. Features Secure Cap, Screen and Chain. Enables quick connections of
hose by fire department to supplement fire sprinkler or standpipe system.
color is powder coat black and silver. Other colors are available.
Specifications
• Forged storz heads with stainless steel locks
• Aluminum extruded connections
• Laser etching available
• Exceeds NFPA 1963 requirements
• Manufactured and assembled in the US
• Rated pressure 200 psi
• Nitrile gasket
• Other choices - Hard coat, K-chrome and K-brass
• "A" dimension - 7 7/8"
• UL Listed
UL Listed
Manufactured to higher tolerances
Precision Metal Face - no gasket needed
• Cap features weep hole
with 30 Degree
large diameter
The standard
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