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  1. Jeng84

    Redundant fire pumps for campus setup

    Hello there, 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...
  2. Jeng84

    Fire pump potable water requirements

    Appreciate the response, and sorry for the confusion, let me see if I can clarify (unfortunately don't have flow diagram: It does not meet the fire flow requirements per Appendix B of the IFC, this jurisdiction requires 4,000 gpm for 4hrs. The booster pump is not required in order to meet...
  3. Jeng84

    Fire pump potable water requirements

    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...
  4. Jeng84

    Domestic booster pump feeding hydrants

    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...
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