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The ABCs of Fire Pump Installations

Tips for designing electrical systems for tricky fire pump installations

Oct. 1, 2007 Ken Granle, HDR/Jordan Architects | Electrical Construction and Maintenance

When it comes to fire pumps, there's more to designing and installing these units than meets the eye. As projects become larger and more complex, such as those found in campus settings, installation requirements vary and design options increase, which often leads to confusion on the electrical design front. Therefore, it's important to turn to more than Art. 695 of the NEC for guidance there are other

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Rafal (not verified)

on Jun 18, 2012

What should I use for splicing wires in in the motor. Because I used wirenuts and inspector said is wrong but he did not say what is good for connection.

Chris (not verified)

on Jan 14, 2013

My question is in relation to fire pumps which have already been "commissioned." Based upon existing code (NFPA 20 - 2010 Edition) there are certain items which we have identifed as being required to be fixed or replaced. The site is fighting back saying that the system was commissioned that way and what we are saying is a deficiency is acutally a recommendation due to the fact that someone somewhere commission the fire pump and associated trim as is. Any thoughts?

ed (not verified)

on Feb 12, 2013

Does all conduit in a isolated fire pump room have to be imc? The line side of the controller is in imc. Can i feed the jockey pump with emt condiut?