NFPA 20 sets new requirements for fire pumps in high-rise
By A Mystery Man Writer
Description
Fire pumps are an essential component of water-based fire protection systems. It is vital that the units are designed and installed properly, otherwise fire protection systems may not function correctly in the face of a fire emergency. Nowhere is the reliability of fire pumps more critical than high-rise buildings where the evacuation of the building occupants may not always be feasible if a fire breaks out. The 2016 edition of the NFPA 20: Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection includes new . . .
Update excludes vertical staging and staggered pump rooms.
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