NFPA 20: Stationary Fire Pumps Handbook (2010)

Update to the 2010 NFPA 20 to get the latest installation requirements for fire pumps. Head off system failure and malfunctions with the 2010 edition of NFPA 20: Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, featuring the latest requirements for installing all types of pumps including centrifugal, vertical shaft turbine-type, and positive displacement. This 2010 edition is your complete source for comprehensive guidance on stationary fire pumps including: *Fire pump design *Electrical and mechanical construction *Acceptance testing *Operation Introducing new Chapter 5 on high-rise pump installations. Some of the most complex fire pump jobs are in high-rises, and the 2010 NFPA 20 includes an all-new Chapter 5 on high-rise buildings, with special provisions based on design practices, risk exposure, and fire fighter operations.