How many pumps?
How many pumps?
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I am dealing with a extra hazard group 1 occupancy and I am selecting the pump for this facility. My question is if there is an obligation by the NFPA to choose one main pump and a back up pump or if I can select only one.
What could be the difference betwen choose a electric or diésel driven pump?
What could be the difference betwen choose a electric or diésel driven pump?





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I have one more question, if I have my diésel driven pump separated from the protected building to 15.3m of distance, is it obligation by NFPA that I put sprinklers in the room of the Diesel driven pump?
thanks in advance
RE: How many pumps?
4.12.1.3 Fire Pump Buildings or Rooms with Diesel Engines.
Fire pump buildings or rooms enclosing diesel engine pump drivers and day tanks shall be protected with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
RE: How many pumps?
Table 4.12.1.1.2
Equipment Protection
Pump Room/House Building(s)Exposing Pump Room/House Required Separation
Not sprinklered Not sprinklered 2 hour fire-rated
Not sprinklered Fully sprinklered or
Fully sprinklered Not sprinklered 15.3 m (50 ft)
Fully sprinklered Fully sprinklered 1 hour fire-rated or 15.3 m (50 ft)
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