Further history: NFBU No.13 1955 ed.: 381. "A connection through which the public fire department can pump water into the sprinkler system makes a desirable auxiliary supply. For this purpose one or more fire department connections should be provided."
Interesting to note that between 1955 and 1960 the 'should' became 'shall'. Pat Thompson ATS Alaska Direct: 907-375-4176 -----Original Message----- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jack Carlson Sent: Friday, February 20, 2015 11:28 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Requirements for Fire Department Connections Daniel, I pulled NBFU No. 13 (1960 Edition), it states - 381. A connection through which a fire department can pump water into the sprinkler system makes a desirable auxiliary supply. For this purpose, one or more fire department connections shall be provided in all cases except where permission of the authority having jurisdiction is obtained for their omission. Jack W. Carlson, SET Triple "A" Fire Protection Office - 251.649.2034 Fax - 251.649.2037 Cell - 706.247.5050 -----Original Message----- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Failla, Daniel Sent: Friday, February 20, 2015 3:13 PM To: '[email protected]' Subject: Requirements for Fire Department Connections Good Afternoon, Here in Charleston SC we have some old sprinkler systems installed some having no Fire Department Connections installed, vintage 1940's to 1970's. My question is when did NFPA 13 first began requiring Fire Department Connections to be installed on wet-pipe sprinkler systems? I believe the requirement was always in NFPA 13, but I am having trouble finding any documentation to support my theory. Thank you for any assistance anyone can provide and enjoy the weekend. Sincerely Daniel S. Failla Jr. Assistant Fire Marshal Charleston Fire Department Fire Marshal Division Preservation Through Prevention Office - 843 - 724 - 5960 Email: [email protected] NOTICE: This correspondence may contain information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential or otherwise legally exempt from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you are not authorized to review, print, retain, copy or disseminate this message including any attachments. If you have received this transmission in error, please delete this message from your system and notify the sender immediately. _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
