Fire Pump Installations for Tall Buildings
Milosh Puchovsky, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Fire pump installations for tall or high-rise buildings often require the coordination of multiple fire pumps and associated equipment, presenting unique design and code enforcement challenges. Such buildings, which can range in height from 75 ft to over 2500 ft, require the effective use of fire pumps and water tanks to provide the necessary flow and pressure for the installed water-based fire protection systems throughout the building. The hydraulic demands of the associated sprinkler and standpipe systems need to be appropriately considered with respect to applicable regulations, anticipated fire incident operations, available equipment, and testing protocols. This presentation will examine the design options and limitations of NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, with regard to tall buildings.