My bad.  I should have prefaced applicable edition and whether a fire start or 
manual start, and forgot overspeed.

> On 01/06/2026 10:57 AM EST John Denhardt <[email protected]> wrote:
>  
>  
> From Tom’s response:
>  
> Depending on start method, engines can stop themselves both on low oil and 
> high temperature.  But, these actions will generate an alarm condition to the 
> controller and hopefully alarm system.
>  
>  
> I’m confused. NFPA 20 prohibits shutdown of a fire pump diesel driver in a 
> fire condition except for an over speed condition. 
> 
> Thanks,
> John
>  
> 
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> On Jan 6, 2026, at 10:47, THOMAS J DUROSS <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> Depending on start method, engines can stop themselves both on low oil and 
> high temperature.  But, these actions will generate an alarm condition to the 
> controller and hopefully alarm system.
>  
> TD
> 
> > On 01/06/2026 8:50 AM ES
> > 
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