FirePumpShopDrawings2006IBC&IFC,2003NFPA20
FIREPUMPSHOPDRAWINGS 2003NFPA20,2002NFPA13,and2006IBC&IFC ShopDrawingshavebeenreviewedforcompliancewiththe2006InternationalBuildingCode (IBC) (excluding Chapter 11 and 27), 2006 International Fire Code (IFC), 2006 International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2006 International Fuel Gas Code (IFC), 2008 NFPA 70 National ElectricalCode[Rule07800201.02] Correctionlistsarenotallinclusive.Seeadditionalcommentsonthecoversheet. Listed items require fire pump system shop drawing revisions or manufacturer product cut sheetsverifyinglistingbyanationallyrecognizedtestinglaboratory. Answersinletterformare not acceptable. Starting construction before plans approval may be considered as just causebytheStatetoissueastopworkorder.[Rule078023.03(2)]
Submittal Requirements
1. Provide the following: Two sets of shop drawings with the responsible managing employeessignatureandnumberforthefirepumpassembly(i.e.,pump,motor,controlling equipment, jockey pump, valves, etc.), one copy of hydraulic calculations for the water demand design for the building (sprinkler and/or standpipe), one copy of manufacturers cutsheetsverifyingfireprotectionlistingsforfirepumpassembly,controllers,underground andabovegroundpiping,fittings,valves,devices,hangers,etc.[NFPA205.2] 2. Provide calculations and a graph sheet showing the fire pump curve, the public water curve, and the combined pump/water supply curve. [NFPA 13 Chapter 14] Plot the sprinklerand/orstandpipewaterdemanddesignongraphtoprovethatwatersupplymeets waterdemandforthebuilding.
AboveGround
1. Thefiredepartmentconnectionmustbeonthedischargesideofthefirepump.[NFPA13 6.8] 2. Provideacheckvalveonthedischargesideofthefirepumpandjockeypump.[NFPA20 5.15.6 and 5.24.3] Provide an indicatinggateorbutterflyvalveonthesystemsideofthe pump discharge check valve of the fire pump and jockey pump. [NFPA 20 5.15.7 and NFPA205.24.4] 3. See NFPA 20 Table 5.25(a) or (b) for sizing of the suction and discharge piping, relief valves,meters,etc. 4. The fire pump suction piping size must be sufficient to operate at 150 percent of rated capacitywithzeropsiminimumgaugepressureunlessthesupplyisasuctiontankwithits baseatorabovethepump.[NFPA205.14.3] 5. Wherelocatedinthesuctionpipeofthefirepump,checkvalvesandbackflowpreventers mustbelocatedaminimumof10pipediametersfromthepump.[NFPA205.26.3] 6. The test header is to have hose valves of inch sizing per NFPA 20 Table 5.25(a)or(b).Thetestheaderpipingistobe inches.
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FirePumpShopDrawings2006IBC&IFC,2003NFPA20
7. For electric motor driven pumps, provide a circulation relief valve between the pump and checkvalveandshowdischargetoadrain.[NFPA205.11.1.2]Identifyterminationofthe drain. 8. Provide a pressure gauge per NFPA 20 5.10. The suction gauge must be a compound type. 9. Each jockey and fire pump controller must have separate sensing lines and be located between the discharge check and control valves. [NFPA 20 10.5.2.1 and Figure A.10.5.2.1(a)&(b)]Showthisontheplansanddiagram/section. 10. Provideacheckvalveandindicatinggateorbutterflyvalveatthedischargeofthejockey pump.[NFPA20A.10.5.2.1] 11. Thepumpshutoff(churn)pressureplusthemaximumstaticsuctionpressure,adjustedfor evaluation must not exceed the pressure for which the system components are used [NFPA 20 5.7.4.1] Pressure relief valves should not be used to meet this requirement. [NFPA20A.5.7.4] 12. Requirements for diesel engine drive see NFPA 20 Chapter 11. Show on the plansand specifications. A. Applications: NFPA2011.1 B. Engines: NFPA2011.2 C. Controllers: NFPA20Chapter12 D. InstrumentationandControl: NFPA2011.2.4 E. NumberandCapacityofBatteries: NFPA2011.2.5.2.1 F. FuelSupplyandArrangement: NFPA2011.4 G. EngineExhaust: NFPA2011.5 H. PumpRoomDrain:NFPA2011.3.1Ventilation:NFPA2011.3.2ControllerandAlarm: NFPA2012.1,12.2,and10.4.7 I. ReliefValve: NFPA205.18
Electrical
1. All controllers must be located close to the motor with access for servicing. [NFPA 20 10.2.1] 2. The emergency power transfer switch must be listed for fire pump service. [NFPA 20 10.8.3.1and10.8.2.3] 3. Providealistedaudibleorvisualalarmpanelinaconstantlyattendedlocationtiedintothe firepumpcontrolleridentifyingconditionswhen(A)thecontrollerhasoperatedintoamotor runningcondition,(B)lossofpoweronthelinesideofthemotorstarterhasoccurred,(C) phase reversal on line side of the motor has occurred, and (D) controller connected to alternatesourcewheretwosourcesofpoweraresupplied.[NFPA2010.4.7and10.4.8] 4. Allcontrollersandtransferswitchesmustbespecificallylistedforelectricmotordrivenfire pumpservice.[NFPA2010.1.2.1]
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