Need some help decoding and/or point in the right direction for steel pipe schedule for sprinkler systems per NFPA 13. I'm looking in NFPA 13 (2022 edition) and I can't find any section that talks about when/if Im allowed Schedule 10 piping?
These are the 2 questions I'm trying to find answers...
I'm looking for insight into which NFPA standard and requirements that apply to the diesel tanks for the following scenario: 2 generators (not em or standby), outside (but has enclosures) with each diesel tank stored underneath (belly tank), tank is rectangular shape and ~5,000 gallons of...
Does anyone know of any reference that would provide guidance on how many hydrants can be offline- for maintenance or failure event - at any given time when on a private fire service main?
I have checked NFPA 24, 25, IBC and IFC but can't find anything so I assume there is no such guidance?
I have a campus with a protected premises fire alarm system (addressable). We're now adding a new building, it's an electrical equipment enclosure ~375SF, which would not need a fire alarm system per code (IBC 2021) however the Owner wants to install smoke detectors and manual pull station...
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Scenario: Industrial type campus development with multiple buildings (4-6), applicable codes are IBC and NFPA. Private fire loop is being provided, sprinklers are being fed from a fire water tank with a diesel driven fire pump.
Question: Is a redundant pump required?
I believe...
The following question pertains to a project in the US, i.e it is following all applicable US codes; IBC, IFC, NFPA 13, 20 etc.
The project is an industrial type campus style project. It has a fire loop that feeds the sprinklers, and a dedicated fire water tank with a fire pump (tank is...
The following question is for a project in the US (so IBC/IFC and NFPA applicable):
It is a Campus style project. Sprinklers are fed from a fire loop, pressurized by a fire pump drawing water from a dedicated fire water tank. The domestic water system on site feeds all domestic water sources...
