NFPA 20 HDBK
Fire Pump Handbook
Organization: | NFPA |
Publication Date: | 1 January 1996 |
Status: | inactive |
Page Count: | 496 |
scope:
This standard deals with the selection and installation of pumps supplying water for private fire protection. Items considered include water supplies; suction, discharge, and auxiliary equipment; power supplies; electric drive and control; internal combustion engine drive and control; steam turbine drive and control; and acceptance tests and operation. This standard does not cover system water supply capacity and pressure requirements (see A-2-1.1), nor does it cover requirements for periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire pump systems. (See NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance ofWater-Based Fire Protection Systems.)