2020 INSTALLATION OF STATIONARY PUMPS FOR FIRE PROTECTION

Table 4.26(b) Summary of Centrifugal Fire Pump Data (Metric)

Minimum Pipe Sizes (Nominal) (mm)

Number and
Pump Rating Relief Valve Meter Size of Hose Hose Header

(L/min) Suction* Discharge* Relief Valve Discharge Device Valves Supply

95 25 25 19 25 32 1 38 25
189 38 32 32 38 50 1 38 38
379 50 50 38 50 65 1 65 65
568 65 65 50 65 75 1 65 65
757 75 75 50 65 75 1 65 65

946 85 75 50 65 85 1 65 75
1,136 100 100 65 85 85 1 65 75
1,514 100 100 75 125 100 2 65 100
1,703 125 125 75 125 100 2 65 100
1,892 125 125 100 125 125 2 65 100

2,839 150 150 100 150 125 3 65 150

3,785 200 150 150 200 150 4 65 150
4,731 200 200 150 200 150 6 65 200
5,677 200 200 150 200 200 6 65 200
7,570 250 250 150 250 200 6 65 200

9,462 250 250 200 250 200 8 65 250

11,355 300 300 200 300 200 12 65 250
13,247 300 300 200 300 250 12 65 300
15,140 350 300 200 350 250 16 65 300
17,032 400 350 200 350 250 16 65 300
18,925 400 350 200 350 250 20 65 300

Notes:
(1) The pressure relief valve shall be permitted to be sized in accordance with 4.18.2.1.
(2) The pressure relief valve discharge shall be permitted to be sized in accordance with 4.18.6.2.
(3) The flow meter device shall be permitted to be sized in accordance with 4.19.2.2.
(4) The hose header supply shall be permitted to be sized in accordance with 4.19.3.4.
*Actual diameter of pump flange is permitted to be different from pipe diameter.

Applies only to that portion of suction pipe specified in 4.14.3.4.

4.27.4.2 Where a backflow prevention device is installed, the
final arrangement shall provide effective pump performance
with a minimum suction pressure of 0 psi (0 bar) at the gauge
at 150 percent of rated capacity.
4.27.4.3 If available suction supplies do not permit the flow-
ing of 150 percent of rated pump capacity, the final arrange-
ment of the backflow prevention device shall provide effective
pump performance with a minimum suction pressure of 0 psi
(0 bar) at the gauge at the maximum allowable discharge.
4.27.4.4 The discharge shall exceed the fire protection sys-
tem design flow.
4.27.4.5 Determination of effective pump performance shall
be documented by engineering calculations and tests.
4.28 Earthquake Protection.
4.28.1* Unless the requirements of 4.28.2 are met and where
local codes require seismic design, the fire pump, driver, die-
sel fuel tank (where installed), and fire pump controller shall
be attached to their foundations with materials capable of re-
sisting lateral movement of horizontal forces equal to one-half
the weight of the equipment.
4.28.2 The requirements of 4.28.1 shall not apply where the
authority having jurisdiction requires horizontal force factors
other than 0.5; in such cases, NFPA 13, Standard for the Installa-
tion of Sprinkler Systems, shall apply for seismic design.
4.28.3 Pumps with high centers of gravity, such as vertical
in-line pumps, shall be mounted at their base and braced
above their center of gravity in accordance with the require-
ments of 4.28.1 or 4.28.2, whichever is applicable.
4.28.4 Where the system riser is also a part of the fire pump
discharge piping, a flexible pipe coupling shall be installed at
the base of the system riser.
4.29 Packaged Fire Pump Assemblies.
4.29.1 A packaged pump house and/or skid unit[s] shall in-
clude detailed design information acceptable to the authority
having jurisdiction.
4.29.2 All electrical components, clearances, and wiring shall
meet the minimum requirements of the applicable NFPA 70,
National Electrical Code, articles.

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