FM Approvals Standard 1616, Underground Pipe Rehabilitation Systems, is aimed at addressing applications where the removal or replacement of existing underground fire sprinkler water lines is not feasible. Certified pipe rehabilitation systems extend the useful life of the existing pipe by eliminating leaks and restoring a smooth waterway – all while strengthening aged host pipes.
Rehabilitation systems aim to minimize the disruptions, large expense, and downtime typically associated with a traditional pipeline replacement. FM 1616 provides an opportunity to evaluate products that increase the resilience of a critical, but often overlooked, component of a fire protection system.