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WET -PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS Section 15360 15-1207 C. Drains Install auxiliary drains at low point in the system as required. Install the inspector's test drain at the most remote and highest point in system from the main riser. The inspectors' test valve connection shall be located in a readily accessible location. Use angle and/or globe type drain valves. Five or fewer trapped heads may be drained through a fitting or plugged outlet. Pipe drain valves shall discharge as shown on the drawings, and as approved by the architect, outside building unless noted otherwise. Install in accordance with NFPA 13. 2. All piping in finished areas must be run concealed above ceilings, in walls or as shown and noted on the plans. Piping shall be run so as to occur on the warm side of all building insulation. The location of exposed piping, if permitted at all, shall be approved by the engineer and architect. 3.02 SPRINKLER HEAD LOCATIONS A. Sprinkler heads shall be located in finished ceilings, soffits, overhangs, etc., in accordance with NFPA and CBC requirements but conforming to ceiling lighting, and building modules which may require additional heads for symmetry. B. Sprinkler heads in the areas without ceilings shall be located on exposed piping run to conform to building lines and as approved by the Architect. The location of all piping, heads and equipment shall be submitted for final approval by the Architect who shall have final authority of location of same. The contractor shall allow for additional sprinkler heads which may be required for aesthetic purposes and where allowed by codes. C. Heads in exterior walls and exterior soffits shall be located as shown on architectural exterior elevations or as approved by the architect. 3.03 COORDINATION A. The sprinkler contractor shall be responsible to coordinate the location of sprinkler piping with all other trades such as duct work, electrical work and plumbing work. The sprinkler contractor may be required to off -set and modify the sprinkler system to coordinate the sprinkler system with all other trades systems as allowed by codes and as shown and/or detailed. All sprinkler piping shall clear all other building services by at least 1 inch. 3.04 REPORTS A. The system must be inspected, tested, approved and certified by the owner's insurance carrier, DSA, and local fire department before acceptance of the project.