NFPA 14:2024
Current
The latest, up-to-date edition.
Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems
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English
14-09-2023
Chapter 1 Administration 1.1 Scope. 1.2 Purpose. 1.3 Retroactivity. 7.1 General. 7.2 Pipe and Tube. Chapter 2 Referenced Publications 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. Chapter 4 General Requirements 4.1 General. 4.2 Qualified Personnel. 4.3 Water Supply Information. 4.4 Air, Nitrogen, or Other Approved Gas. 4.5 Support of Nonsystem Components. Chapter 5 Water Supply 5.1 Required Water Supply. 5.2 Minimum Supply for ClassI, ClassII, and ClassIII Systems. 5.3 Water Supply Testing Chapter 6 Installation of Underground Piping 6.1 Underground Piping. Chapter 7 System Components and Hardware 7.1 General.7.2 Pipe and Tube. 7.3 Fittings. 7.4 Joining of Pipe and Fittings. 7.5 Valves. 7.8 Hose Connections. 7.9 Fire Department Connections. 7.10 Signs. Chapter 8 System Requirements 8.1 General. (Reserved) 8.2 Classes of Standpipe Systems. 8.3 Standpipe System Types. 8.4 Building Height. 8.5 Gauges. 8.6 Waterflow and Supervisory Alarms. (Reserved) 8.7 Signs. Chapter 9 Installation Requirements 9.1 Water Supplies. (Reserved) 9.2 Protection of Aboveground Piping. 9.3 Number of Standpipes. 9.4 Interconnection of Standpipes.9.5 Locations of Hose Connections. 9.6 Gate Valves and Check Valves. 9.7 Waterflow and Supervisory Alarms. 9.8 Manual Release Devices. (Reserved) 12.8 Automated Inspection and Testing Devices and Equipment. 12.9 Alarm and Supervision Tests. 9.11 Support of Piping. 9.12 Signs. Chapter 10 Design 10.1 General. 10.2 Pressure Limitation. 10.3 Minimum Sizes for Standpipes and Branch Lines. 10.4 System Design and Sizing of Pipe for Delivery of System Demand. 10.5 Vertical Standpipe System Zones. 10.6 Flow Rates. 10.7 Fire Department Connections. Chapter 11 Plans and Calculations 11.1 Plans and Specifications. 11.2 Hydraulic Calculations. 11.3 Hydraulic Calculation Procedures. Chapter 12 System Acceptance 12.1 General. 12.2 Flushing of Piping. 12.3 Hose Threads. 12.4 Hydrostatic Tests. 12.5 Air Test. 12.6 Flow Tests. 12.7 Manual Valve Test. 12.8 Automated Inspection and Testing Devices and Equipment.12.9 Alarm and Supervision Tests. 12.10 Record Drawings, Test Reports, and Manuals. 12.11 Signs. Chapter 13 Buildings Under Construction Annex B Informational References 13.3 Temporary Installations. 13.4 Hose Connections. 13.5 Extension of System Piping. 13.6 Timing of Water Supply Installation. 13.7 Protection of Hose Connections and Fire Department Connections. Chapter 14 Modifications to Existing Systems 14.1 General. 14.2 Acceptance Testing. 14.3 Pressure-Regulating Devices. Chapter 15 Maritime Systems 15.1 Application. 15.2 Components and Hardware. 15.3 System Requirements. 15.4 Installation. 15.5 Design. 15.6 Plans and Calculations. 15.7 Water Supply. 15.8 Water Supply Testing. 15.9 System Acceptance. Chapter 16 System Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance 16.1 General. Annex A Explanatory Material Annex B Informational References
This standard covers the minimum requirements for the installation of standpipes and hose systems.
DevelopmentNote |
TIA 24-1, Reference: 7.8.3.2(new), A.7.8.3.2(1)(new), and A.7.8.3.2(3)(new), Issue date:25-Aug-2023
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Standard
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108
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PublisherName |
National Fire Protection Association
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Status |
Current
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