Has anyone run into whole house batteries that they have asked to connect to? 
At some point, we will.
  
  
  
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> On Jan 15, 2025 at 9:57 AM,  <Bcaputo (mailto:[email protected])>  
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> Neither NFPA 13D nor IRC P2904 requires a pump to meet NFPA 20 requirements 
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> appliance). As noted, there could be a local amendment related to care 
> facilities; however, until we get into NFPA 13R and/or NFPA 13 applications, 
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> From:   [email protected]  <[email protected]>
>   Sent:  Wednesday, January 15, 2025 7:20 AM
>   To:  Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers  
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>   Subject:  [Sprinklerforum] Re: 13D generator requirements
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> A good question for local Fire Chief and or AHJ.
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>  From:    Fpdcdesign  <[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])>
>   Sent:  Wednesday, January 15, 2025 7:45 AM
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>   Subject:  [Sprinklerforum] 13D generator requirements
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> I am working on a group home, which by all of the Code analysis, requires a 
> standard 13D system. They propose to install a pump and tank system. Would a 
> back up power supply be required for this? I have never been asked about it 
> but can’t find much that addresses it.   
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