Which NFPA standard covers the installation of stationary pumps for fire protection?

Which NFPA standard covers the installation of stationary pumps for fire protection?

• A. NFPA 13
• B. NFPA 20
• C. NFPA 14
• D. NFPA 101

Answer: (B)

Stationary fire pumps have a dedicated standard that covers how they are installed and maintained. NFPA 20 specifies the requirements for installing stationary fire pumps and pump rooms, including where they’re located, how they’re wired or fueled, priming, suction and discharge piping, water supply coordination, and the required tests and ongoing maintenance. This standard directly governs the installation of the pumps themselves, whether electric or diesel driven, and addresses aspects like jockey pumps, automatic start sequences, and periodic acceptance testing. NFPA 13 covers sprinkler system design and installation and may reference pumps, but it isn’t the primary guide for installing pumps. NFPA 14 deals with standpipe systems, while NFPA 101 focuses on life safety in buildings. So for the installation of stationary pumps, NFPA 20 is the applicable standard.

Stationary fire pumps have a dedicated standard that covers how they are installed and maintained. NFPA 20 specifies the requirements for installing stationary fire pumps and pump rooms, including where they’re located, how they’re wired or fueled, priming, suction and discharge piping, water supply coordination, and the required tests and ongoing maintenance. This standard directly governs the installation of the pumps themselves, whether electric or diesel driven, and addresses aspects like jockey pumps, automatic start sequences, and periodic acceptance testing.

NFPA 13 covers sprinkler system design and installation and may reference pumps, but it isn’t the primary guide for installing pumps. NFPA 14 deals with standpipe systems, while NFPA 101 focuses on life safety in buildings. So for the installation of stationary pumps, NFPA 20 is the applicable standard.