NFPA 20 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection
NFPA 20 固定式消防泵安装标准
1.1* Scope.
1.1.1 This standard deals with the selection and installation of pumps supplying liquid for private fire protection.
1.1.2 The scope of this document shall include liquid supplies; suction, discharge, and auxiliary equipment; power supplies, including power supply arrangements; electric drive and control; diesel engine drive and control; steam turbine drive and control; and acceptance tests and operation.
1.1.3 This standard does not cover system liquid supply capacity and pressure requirements, nor does it cover requirements for periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire pump systems.
1.1.4 This standard does not cover the requirements for installation wiring of fire pump units.
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· Electrical and mechanical construction
· Acceptance testing
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