NFPA
20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection,
2022 Edition
Overview
Title: NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire
Protection
Author: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Edition: 2022
Key Themes
Ensuring reliable water delivery for fire protection systems through proper
pump selection and installation
Up-to-date requirements for fire pump design, construction, testing, and
operation
Features
Clarification of existing requirements for various applications
Introduction of first-time or expanded coverage on:
Specific requirements for vertical and horizontal shaft centrifugal pumps
Automated inspection listing procedures
Minimum water level in storage tanks
Clearer definitions for vertical fire protection zones
Instructions for system operation and installation
Regulations regarding mechanical seals
Maximum time allowed to achieve design pressure
Target Audience
Designers of fire protection systems
Engineers involved in fire safety
Contractors installing fire pumps
Fire inspectors
Strengths
Establishes best practices for state-of-the-art fire protection
Provides comprehensive guidance for all aspects of fire pump
management
Keeps users informed about the latest technologies and industry
standards
Chapter Headlines (Specific titles may vary)
Introduction and Scope
Definitions
General Requirements for Fire Pumps
Fire Pump Drivers
Controllers and Other Electrical Equipment
Suction and Discharge Piping
Acceptance Testing
Operation and Maintenance
Closing Paragraph
The 2022 edition of NFPA 20 offers a critical resource for anyone involved
in fire protection systems that rely on stationary pumps. By outlining the
latest requirements and best practices, this standard helps ensure that fire
pumps function optimally when needed most, safeguarding lives and
property.
Note: It's important to remember that NFPA 20 is a standard, not a book in
the traditional sense. It doesn't have chapters in the same way a textbook
might. |