I'd agree with both MGXFP & LCREP, my understanding has been that you don't want the Fire Pump to automatically shut down due to cycling i.e. constantly starting/stopping. As the Fire Pump pressurizes the system and shuts down to reach the desired pressure with the loss of water takes it back...
This is more of a rant but would like some insight into this from the outside.
AHJ - Florida city
Code - NFPA 13, 2016 & FFPC 7th Ed. 2016 (Florida Fire Prevention Code)
Building - Eye Care Center (Doctors Office)
First of all, Florida requires all requirements by the local AHJ that are not...
It's been some time since I've had to deal with this but I believe I'm doing it the same and correct way. I have a building with a Fire Pump (Electric). And make sure at what height we can stop using pressure-reducing valves.
Water Flow Test Static= 88
Fire Pump Churn= 119
Total: 207 PSI...
