Onsite Private Fire Water System Question
Onsite Private Fire Water System Question
(OP)
I am a civil engineer working on an onsite private fire water system for a hotel/resort site. My experience with fire water systems only includes off site systems which would include public fire hydrants and connection lines for a building’s sprinkler system, so I am trying to design this “without looking too stupid” to the fire departement plan checker or my Client. I have spoken to the fire department and they recommended:
“4 way automatic wet standpipes from an onsite private fire main” for the protection of the pool area. Does anyone know of a manufacturer of these types of standpipes or a detail I could use on my plans? What is the typical spacing of these standpipes? Do I assume 300’, which is typical for a fire hydrant?
The fire department also recommended an “automatic wet standpipe in the parking garage connected to a private onsite fire main” to protect a little paseo area next to the parking garage. Is this connected to the building somehow and if so, would I just provide a connection 5’ form the building and the standpipe would be shown on the mechanical plumbing plans?
Any help would be appreciated.
“4 way automatic wet standpipes from an onsite private fire main” for the protection of the pool area. Does anyone know of a manufacturer of these types of standpipes or a detail I could use on my plans? What is the typical spacing of these standpipes? Do I assume 300’, which is typical for a fire hydrant?
The fire department also recommended an “automatic wet standpipe in the parking garage connected to a private onsite fire main” to protect a little paseo area next to the parking garage. Is this connected to the building somehow and if so, would I just provide a connection 5’ form the building and the standpipe would be shown on the mechanical plumbing plans?
Any help would be appreciated.





RE: Onsite Private Fire Water System Question
RE: Onsite Private Fire Water System Question
I have to agree with the other poster. This may need to be looked at by an FPE or someone with similar experience.
Good luck!
Travis Mack
MFP Design, LLC
RE: Onsite Private Fire Water System Question
RE: Onsite Private Fire Water System Question
does sound like you need a sprinkler designer for your questions
RE: Onsite Private Fire Water System Question
is the hotel already need a fire pump
but this is something that really will need P.E. experience in this area... ....you have a ton of potential mistakes that could happen if you just "piece this together"
go hire someone..
the "potential savings" are not worth the potential extra cost