Fire Department Connection

• The brass seat is integrated with brass body
• 2.5” swivels are pin lug design for easy operation
• Compatible with local fire service requirements

LIFECO Fire Department Connection

The LIFECO Fire Department Connection (FDC) provides an external inlet through which firefighters can supply supplemental water to a building’s sprinkler, standpipe, or other water-based fire protection system. This helps support the system’s water supply during emergency fire response operations.

Available in angle-body and straight-body configurations, LIFECO Fire Department Connections are UL Listed, FM Approved, and rated to 300 psi. Each model is supplied with caps, chains, and an identification plate, providing a complete solution for different fire protection system layouts.

Angle and Straight Body Configurations

LIFECO offers two Fire Department Connection configurations:

• LF-FDCA Angle Body: Designed for installations requiring an angled connection to the system piping
• LF-FDCS Straight Body: Suitable for layouts requiring a straight connection arrangement
• Connection size: 4 x 2½ x 2½ inches
• Rated pressure: 300 psi
• Supplied accessories: Caps, chains, and identification plate

The appropriate configuration should be selected according to the approved system design, piping arrangement, installation conditions, and applicable fire service requirements.

Materials and Construction

LIFECO Fire Department Connections are manufactured using carefully selected materials for dependable operation in fire protection systems. The construction includes:

• C37700 brass for the body, couplings, clapper, and other principal components
• SST304 stainless steel for ball bearings and selected internal components
• EPDM sealing elements and O-rings
• Protective caps and chains for the inlet connections

These materials support reliable mechanical operation while helping maintain an effective connection between fire service equipment and the building’s water-based fire protection system.

Approvals and Technical Performance

Both LIFECO Fire Department Connection models provide:

• UL Listed construction
• FM Approved performance
• Pressure rating of 300 psi
• Angle and straight-body installation options
• Two 2½-inch fire service inlets with a 4-inch system connection

The availability of two configurations allows fire protection consultants, contractors, and system designers to select the model that best matches the project’s piping and installation requirements.

Fire Protection Applications

LIFECO Fire Department Connections can be incorporated into:

• Automatic fire sprinkler systems
• Fire standpipe systems
• Combined sprinkler and standpipe systems
• Other water-based fire protection installations requiring fire service water supply

Select the Right Fire Department Connection

Need assistance choosing between the LF-FDCA angle-body model and the LF-FDCS straight-body model?

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