Reduce Costs With BlazeMaster® Fire Protection Systems

Learn how BlazeMaster® fire sprinkler systems can save money on installation for new construction or retrofits while reducing long-term maintenance expenses.

For facility executives planning a fire sprinkler system, whether for new construction or retrofit, protecting people and property is the top priority. But cost is also an important consideration, both for installation and long-term maintenance.

That's a key reason BlazeMaster® fire sprinkler systems are the right choice for a range of commercial projects.

Compared with steel pipe, installing BlazeMaster pipe and fitting systems can save up to 30% on labor and material costs. Long-term, facility executives will enjoy less maintenance costs – and hassles – because BlazeMaster fire sprinkler systems naturally resist corrosion and scaling (mineral build-ups).

Here's a deeper dive into three primary ways BlazeMaster pipe and fitting systems deliver lower costs:

BlazeMaster pipe and fittings offer a smoother interior surface than steel pipe. This ensures more reliable hydraulic performance – and allows designers to use smaller pipe sizes, which significantly reduces material cost.

Here's the science behind this advantage: Reliable hydraulic performance is critical for ensuring enough water reaches a fire to extinguish or suppress it. The Hazen Williams C-Factor formula was developed to calculate how a pipe's surface impacts hydraulic performance.

BlazeMaster pipe and fittings have a C-Factor of 150, and it retains this rating throughout its lifespan because the material is naturally resistant to corrosion and scaling By contrast, steel pipe has a lower C-Factor of 120, and that rating drops throughout its life as the pipe as the surface deteriorates due to corrosion and scaling.

Because of this issue, BlazeMaster fire sprinkler systems offer a significant hydraulic advantage that impacts both system performance and material cost.

BlazeMaster pipe and fittings are much easier to install than steel pipe, which reduces labor costs. Compared to traditional metal pipe, BlazeMaster fire sprinkler systems are:

The clean, quiet and fast installation method also enables contractors to:

BlazeMaster fire sprinkler systems resist corrosion – even in salt air environments and areas with fluctuating pH balances where steel pipe is more prone to corrosion. BlazeMaster is also naturally immune to scaling that impedes the flow of water. Natural resistance to corrosion and scaling is a key reason BlazeMaster fire sprinkler systems are designed for a 50-year service life.

However, steel is prone to corrosion, which eats away at the interior of the pipe. This creates friction along the surface and eventually causes pinhole leaks that result in costly, disruptive repairs. The combination of water, water treatment chemicals and oxygen can cause corrosion to start within as little as two years after installation.

Specially engineered to ensure the protection of people and property around the world, BlazeMaster pipe and fittings are listed for all light hazard applications as defined by NFPA 13. That means BlazeMaster fire sprinkler systems are an ideal for many commercial buildings, including:

Compared to steel pipe, BlazeMaster pipe and fittings offer significant green advantages for those committed to eco-friendly building techniques. In fact, BlazeMaster fire sprinkler systems outperform steel systems in 12 out of 13 environmental categories in an ISO-compliant, peer-reviewed life-cycle assessment.

Backed by Lubrizol Corporation's nearly 60 years of CPVC experience, BlazeMaster pipe and fittings deliver the security and service expected of any fire protection system. Our commitment to science, service and safety has established BlazeMaster pipe and fittings as the most specified system of its kind.

Find out more about how BlazeMaster Fire Protection Systems is right for your next project at BlazeMaster.com.