NFPA 24 Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances
NFPA 24 私有消防设备及其附属物安装标准
1.1 Scope.
1.1.1 This standard shall cover the minimum requirements for the installation of private fire service mains and their appurtenances supplying the following
(1) Automatic sprinkler systems
(2) Open sprinkler systems
(3) Water spray fixed systems
(4) Foam systems
(5) Private hydrants
(6) Monitor nozzles or standpipe systems with reference to water supplies
(7) Hose houses
1.1.2 This standard shall apply to combined service mains used to carry water for fire service and other uses.
1.1.3 This standard shall not apply to the following situations
(1) Mains under the control of a water utility
(2) Mains providing fire protection and/or domestic water that are privately owned but are operated as a water utility
1.1.4 This standard shall not apply to underground mains serving sprinkler systems designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13R that are under 4 in. (102 mm) in size.
1.1.5 This standard shall not apply to underground mains serving sprinkler systems designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13D.
Make sure water supplies are available when needed with the 2010 edition of NFPA 24.
NFPA 24 Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is your comprehensive source for requirements governing private fire service mains and private fire hydrants.
This edition includes new provisions for
· The location and identification of fire department connections
· Protection of fire service mains
· Valves controlling water supplies
NFPA 24 also provides the latest coverage of underground fire service mains and related equipment, yard piping that feeds automatic sprinkler systems, yard hydrants, standpipes, and other water-based fire protection systems. (Softbound, 48 pp., 2010)
