Which standard governs stationary pumps for fire protection?

Which standard governs stationary pumps for fire protection?

• A. NFPA 101
• B. NFPA 20
• C. NFPA 22
• D. NFPA 25

Answer: (B)

NFPA 20 governs stationary pumps for fire protection. This standard lays out the requirements for installing electric, diesel, or other stationary pumps that supply water to fire protection systems, including how they’re located, primed, and controlled, as well as the necessary suction and discharge piping, power sources (including standby power), and the testing and maintenance needed to ensure reliable operation when a fire occurs. The aim is to ensure the pump will provide adequate pressure and flow when called upon, even under adverse conditions. Other standards address related areas but not the pump installation itself. NFPA 101 deals with life safety and does not specify pump installation. NFPA 22 covers tanks used for fire protection, not the pump installation. NFPA 25 focuses on inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based systems rather than the initial installation. NFPA 13 addresses the design and installation of water-based sprinkler systems as a whole, but the specific requirements for stationary pump installation are in NFPA 20.

NFPA 20 governs stationary pumps for fire protection. This standard lays out the requirements for installing electric, diesel, or other stationary pumps that supply water to fire protection systems, including how they’re located, primed, and controlled, as well as the necessary suction and discharge piping, power sources (including standby power), and the testing and maintenance needed to ensure reliable operation when a fire occurs. The aim is to ensure the pump will provide adequate pressure and flow when called upon, even under adverse conditions.

Other standards address related areas but not the pump installation itself. NFPA 101 deals with life safety and does not specify pump installation. NFPA 22 covers tanks used for fire protection, not the pump installation. NFPA 25 focuses on inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based systems rather than the initial installation. NFPA 13 addresses the design and installation of water-based sprinkler systems as a whole, but the specific requirements for stationary pump installation are in NFPA 20.