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Keep up with the leading edge in standpipe design. Install standpipe and hose system with the latest requirements in NFPA 14.
The 2019 edition of NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems reflects the latest technologies and safety guidance, to help you improve fire protection and fire safety through correct design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance.
NFPA 14 is an industry essential from project planning throughout the life cycle of the standpipe system. Chapters address:
Updates in the 2019 edition include first-time coverage:
Other changes help improve safety and compliance:
System designers, installers, insurance professionals, AHJs, and anyone responsible for the operational readiness of standpipe and hose systems need this expanded edition of NFPA 14. (Print, 60 pp., 2016)
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NFPA® 14 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 2019 Edition
Chapter 1 Administration 1.1 Scope.1.2 Purpose.1.3 Retroactivity.1.4 Equivalency.1.5 Units.
1.1 Scope.1.2 Purpose.1.3 Retroactivity.1.4 Equivalency.1.5 Units.
Chapter 2 Referenced Publications 2.1 General.2.2 NFPA Publications.2.3 Other Publications.2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
2.1 General.2.2 NFPA Publications.2.3 Other Publications.2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
Chapter 3 Definitions 3.1 General.3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.3.3 General Definitions.
3.1 General.3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.3.3 General Definitions.
Chapter 4 System Components and Hardware 4.1 General.4.2 Pipe and Tube.4.3 Fittings.4.4 Joining of Pipe and Fittings.4.5 Valves.4.6 Hose Stations.4.7 Hose Connections.4.8 Fire Department Connections.4.9 Pressure-Regulating Devices.4.10 Signs.
4.1 General.4.2 Pipe and Tube.4.3 Fittings.4.4 Joining of Pipe and Fittings.4.5 Valves.4.6 Hose Stations.4.7 Hose Connections.4.8 Fire Department Connections.4.9 Pressure-Regulating Devices.4.10 Signs.
Chapter 5 System Requirements 5.1 General.5.2 Automatic and Semiautomatic Dry Systems.5.3 Classes of Standpipe Systems.5.4 Required Type of System.5.5 Gauges.5.6 Waterflow and Supervisory Alarms.
5.1 General.5.2 Automatic and Semiautomatic Dry Systems.5.3 Classes of Standpipe Systems.5.4 Required Type of System.5.5 Gauges.5.6 Waterflow and Supervisory Alarms.
Chapter 6 Installation Requirements 6.1 Location and Protection of Piping.6.2 Underground Piping.6.3 Gate Valves and Check Valves.6.4 Fire Department Connections.6.5 Support of Piping.6.6 Installation of Signs.6.7 Signs for Water Supply Pumps.6.8 Hydraulic Design Information Sign.
6.1 Location and Protection of Piping.6.2 Underground Piping.6.3 Gate Valves and Check Valves.6.4 Fire Department Connections.6.5 Support of Piping.6.6 Installation of Signs.6.7 Signs for Water Supply Pumps.6.8 Hydraulic Design Information Sign.
Chapter 7 Design 7.1 General.7.2 Pressure Limitation.7.3 Locations of Hose Connections.7.4 Number of Standpipes.7.5 Interconnection of Standpipes.7.6 Minimum Sizes for Standpipes and Branch Lines, Class I and Class III Standpipes.7.7 System Design and Sizing of Pipe for Delivery of System Demand.7.8 Minimum and Maximum Pressure Limits.7.9 Standpipe System Zones.7.10 Flow Rates.7.11 Drains and Test Riser.7.12 Fire Department Connections.
7.1 General.7.2 Pressure Limitation.7.3 Locations of Hose Connections.7.4 Number of Standpipes.7.5 Interconnection of Standpipes.7.6 Minimum Sizes for Standpipes and Branch Lines, Class I and Class III Standpipes.7.7 System Design and Sizing of Pipe for Delivery of System Demand.7.8 Minimum and Maximum Pressure Limits.7.9 Standpipe System Zones.7.10 Flow Rates.7.11 Drains and Test Riser.7.12 Fire Department Connections.
Chapter 8 Plans and Calculations 8.1 Plans and Specifications.8.2 Hydraulic Calculations.8.3 Hydraulic Calculation Procedures.
8.1 Plans and Specifications.8.2 Hydraulic Calculations.8.3 Hydraulic Calculation Procedures.
Chapter 9 Water Supply 9.1 Required Water Supply.9.2 Minimum Supply for Class I, Class II, and Class III Systems.
9.1 Required Water Supply.9.2 Minimum Supply for Class I, Class II, and Class III Systems.
Chapter 10 Water Supply Testing 10.1 Water Supply Evaluation.10.2 Procedure.
10.1 Water Supply Evaluation.10.2 Procedure.
Chapter 11 System Acceptance 11.1 General.11.2 Flushing of Piping.11.3 Hose Threads.11.4 Hydrostatic Tests.11.5 Flow Tests.11.6 Manual Valve Test.11.7 Automated Inspection and Testing Devices and Equipment.11.8 Alarm and Supervision Tests.11.9 Record Drawings, Test Reports, and Manuals.11.10 Signs.
11.1 General.11.2 Flushing of Piping.11.3 Hose Threads.11.4 Hydrostatic Tests.11.5 Flow Tests.11.6 Manual Valve Test.11.7 Automated Inspection and Testing Devices and Equipment.11.8 Alarm and Supervision Tests.11.9 Record Drawings, Test Reports, and Manuals.11.10 Signs.
Chapter 12 Buildings Under Construction 12.1 General.12.2 Fire Department Connections.12.3 Other System Features.12.4 Support of Piping.12.5 Hose Connections.12.6 Extension of System Piping.12.7 Temporary Installations.12.8 Timing of Water Supply Installation.12.9 Protection of Hose Connections and Fire Department Connections.
12.1 General.12.2 Fire Department Connections.12.3 Other System Features.12.4 Support of Piping.12.5 Hose Connections.12.6 Extension of System Piping.12.7 Temporary Installations.12.8 Timing of Water Supply Installation.12.9 Protection of Hose Connections and Fire Department Connections.
Chapter 13 Maritime Standpipes and Hose Systems 13.1 GeneralApplication.13.2 Components and Hardware.13.3 System Requirements.13.4 Installation.13.5 Design.13.6 Plans and Calculations.13.7 Water Supply.13.8 Water Supply Testing.13.9 System Acceptance.13.10 System Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance.
13.1 GeneralApplication.13.2 Components and Hardware.13.3 System Requirements.13.4 Installation.13.5 Design.13.6 Plans and Calculations.13.7 Water Supply.13.8 Water Supply Testing.13.9 System Acceptance.13.10 System Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance.
Annex A Explanatory MaterialAnnex B Informational References
2016 Edition
Install standpipe and hose system with updated requirements in NFPA 14.
Water-based fire protection keeps evolving. The latest edition of NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems reflects major industry changes, to help you improve fire protection and fire safety through correct design, installation, testing, inspection, and maintenance. It's an industry essential from project planning throughout the life of the standpipe or hose system.
Revised for consistency with the 2016 edition of NFPA 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 14 includes chapters on:
Significant revisions in this edition involve:
Bottom line: NFPA 14 is essential for system designers and installers along with insurance professionals, AHJs, and anyone responsible for the operational readiness of standpipe and hose systems. (Softbound, 59 pp., 2016)
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