The First and Only Standpipe Hose Valve and Connection Built for ADA Compliance

The Problem

Per NFPA-14 guidelines, the valve handle and snoot on a standpipe hose connections (aka standpipe outlet valves) must be located between 36” and 60” above the floor. When a standpipe outlet valve is installed at the required height, nearly all project more than 4”. The installation cannot comply with ADA requirements.

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The Solution

Oval Brand are the first and only standpipe outlet valves built for ADA compliance. By reimagining the valve in a low-profile shape, Oval has created and patented a valve that projects less than 4” from the wall. The valve can be mounted at the required height and remain fully compliant.

Introducing the Oval Brand standpipe hose connection, which protrudes less than 4 inches when surface mounted.

Nearly all existing standpipe outlet valves protrude greater than 4” as installed, and they often violate the ADA and local building codes.

  • The protruding object limit is part of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ANSI/ICC A117.1, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), ISO 21542, and the International Fire Code (IFC).
  • CMS and the NFPA-101 Life Safety Code (LSC) limit the projection to 4” in corridors for hospitals, healthcare, senior-living, and long-term care facilities.
  • Per NFPA-14 guidelines the valve handle and snoot must be located between 36” and 60” above the floor.

The Oval Brand valve meets National Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) published design requirements (not yet NRTL listed).

More information and listings coming soon!

Oval Brand Regulatory Compliant Standpipe Hose Valve and Connection
Oval Brand Regulatory Compliant Standpipe Hose Valve and Connection. U.S. Patent No. 9,555,272