Is it safe to consider the inlet line of the pump to be a private service main? It seems to fit with the intent of the code.
Matt Grisé PE*, LEED AP Sales Engineer Alliance Fire Protection *Licensed in KS & MO 913.888.0647 ph 913.888.0618 f 913.927.0222 cell www. AFPsprink.com -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Joe Burtell Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 9:16 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Hose Allowance I could have sworn that pumps taking suction from a pond qualified for eliminating inside and outside hose allowance per NFPA 13 02’ 11.2.3.1.3 An allowance for inside and outside hose shall not be required where tanks supply sprinklers only. 11.2.3.1.4 Where pumps taking suction from a private fire service main supply sprinklers only, the pump need not be sized to accommodate inside and outside hose. Such hose allowance shall be considered in evaluating the available water supplies. Seems like it’s only private fire service mains and tanks. Can someone set me straight? Best regards, Joe Burtell, SET, CFPS Burtell Fire Protection Phone: 406.652.7697 Fax: 406.652.7743 Cell: 406.861.4507 Email: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.burtellfire.com please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
