Editors: Baran Ozden and Thomas Harris
Get the latest knowledge and direction on keeping fire pumps and standpipe systems in compliance and functioning properly with the 2022 edition of NFPA 20 & NFPA 14, Stationary Fire Pumps and Standpipe Systems Handbook.
NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, and NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, are widely-referenced documents offering many complex concepts, practices, and procedures. The NFPA 20 & NFPA 14, Stationary Fire Pumps and Standpipe Systems Handbook is a broadly respected resource for assisting in understanding and implementing requirements for all types of fire pumps, related equipment, and considerations, including water supply availability and reliability.
Fully updated for consistency with the most current editions, the 2022 handbook is a valuable job tool for personnel operating in jurisdictions that use NFPA 20 and NFPA 14 and need to be able to reference or apply requirements in their work. You get exclusive, expert-developed knowledge and support to work more accurately and efficiently in the office and in the field.
NFPA 20 and NFPA 14, Stationary Fire Pumps and Standpipe Systems Handbook, 2022 edition, offers information and resources you won't find in any other publication for better understanding criteria for fire pumps, limited service controllers, and pumps in series.
This must-have handbook for water-based system designers, engineers, contractors, installers, and AHJs consolidates standard requirements and industry-leading knowledge in a single product. You get the complete text of the standard along with expert commentary and instruction on the following documents:
- NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, 2022 edition
- NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 2019 edition
- NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, 2022 edition
- NFPA 291, Recommended Practice for Water Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants, 2022 edition
The NFPA 20 and NFPA 14 handbook is developed by the organization that publishes these standards and recommended practices. You will find a Summary of Technical Changes for NFPA 20 and NFPA 14, that only appear in print in this publication to assist in identifying what is different from previous editions. The information is presented in table format for every technical change to provide insight into how you may need to make adjustments in your work or utilize the handbook to learn more about what changes are and why they were made.
Additional features and benefits include:
- Hundreds of full-color photos, graphics, and detailed illustrations to clarify concepts
- Change indicators using shading, symbols, and icons positioned in the margin to clearly identify updates and new additions
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) called out with an icon to conveniently find answers specific to the handbook. FAQs are only available in this handbook and are generated from actual questions asked of NFPA technical staff
- Callouts for a closer look at content for select instances to delve deeper into a particular subject or the history of the requirement
- Calculation Examples within the commentary and a tri-fold displaying an Example of a Fire Pump Installation
- "See More" feature including pointers that help you navigate the handbook more efficiently
Get up to speed with the latest requirements faster with complete commentary and coverage of changes to NFPA 20, 2022 edition.
NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, was revised with some significant changes to account for industry advancements in technology and best practices. The handbook covers changes such as:
- New requirements for automated inspection listing, the minimum water level in storage tanks, and the use of mechanical seals
- Clarified criteria for vertical fire protection zones
- Separation of provisions for horizontal and vertical shaft centrifugal pump
- Inclusion of instructions for system operation and installation and the maximum time to achieve design pressure
The field of stationary pumps for fire protection is always evolving and expanding. Be ready for every challenge and help ensure pump and standpipe systems respond in an emergency as the design intended.
Expand your understanding and proficiency with this comprehensive, one-stop source for anyone who uses or enforces NFPA 20 and NFPA 14. From pump currents and limited service controllers to overcurrent protection devices and transfer switch installation, the Stationary Fire Pumps and Standpipe Systems Handbook is your source for information and directions for maintaining cutting-edge fire protection. (Print, 1,035 pp., 2022)
