NFPA (Fire) 24

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Help ensure water supplies are prepared for fire risks and hazards with NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances.

Fire protection system designers, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and other personnel can use the 2022 edition of NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, to stay up to date with the latest requirements governing private fire service mains and private fire hydrants.

Help keep people and property safe with this essential resource for fire protection planning.

This critical standard covers location and identification of department connections, protection of fire service mains, and valves controlling water supplies. The criteria in NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, also addresses underground fire service mains and related equipment, yard piping that feeds automatic sprinkler systems, yard hydrants, standpipes, and other water-based systems.

The 2022 edition of NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, includes the following updates:

• An item was added to the standard’s scope that NFPA 24 does not apply to dry fire hydrants used for drafting.
• In Chapter 5, a requirement was added to clarify that a single fire department connection can supply multiple buildings where approved by the AHJ.
• In Chapter 6, alternate distance criteria were added for post indicator valves and backflow preventors.
• In Chapter 10, a new section was added to clarify that the flush rates of NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, need to be used where a fire pump is connected to the water supply.
• A new section was added to provide an alternate cleaning procedure in place of traditional flushing.
• New annex material was added to help determine ice thickness where water is taken from a source exposed to freezing conditions.

Enhance water-based fire protection by ordering the latest edition of NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances. (Print, 56 pp., 2022)

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04/08/2021

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ANSI Approved

Number of Pages:

56

NFPA (Fire) 24

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Improve water-based fire protection effectiveness with the new NFPA 24.

A must-have resource for everyone from fire protection system designers to authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), NFPA 24, Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances presents comprehensive requirements governing private fire service mains and private fire hydrants.

NFPA 24 is a vital element of every fire protection plan.

This critical Standard covers location and identification of department connections, protection of fire service mains, and valves controlling water supplies. NFPA 24’s criteria also addresses underground fire service mains and related equipment, yard piping that feeds automatic sprinkler systems, yard hydrants, standpipes, and other water-based systems.

The 2019 edition includes:

• Changes related to trenching and backfill
• First-time acceptance testing requirements for aboveground piping
• Revisions that clarify the limited use of steel piping for underground service

Make sure water supplies are ready when needed with the latest edition of NFPA 24. (Softbound, Approx. 54 pp., 2019)

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Published:

05/24/2018

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ANSI Approved

Number of Pages:

65

NFPA (Fire) 24

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For everyone from designers to Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), the latest edition of NFPA 24 is a must-have resource.

An essential Standard for effective water-based fire protection, NFPA 24: Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances presents comprehensive requirements governing private fire service mains and private fire hydrants.

Reference the 2016 NFPA 24 for the latest information on location and identification of department connections, protection of fire service mains, and valves controlling water supplies. NFPA 24’s criteria also addresses underground fire service mains and related equipment, yard piping that feeds automatic sprinkler systems, yard hydrants, standpipes, and other water-based systems.

To help you improve water-based fire protection effectiveness, the 2016 NFPA 24 was rewritten with a more user-friendly structure. Technical changes include:

• Clarified valve arrangement requirements and added Annex figures are consistent with NFPA 13.
• Revised Section 6.1 helps users identify the permitted exceptions to indicating valves, and also now permits non-listed tapping sleeve and valve assemblies in connections to municipal water supplies.
• An added statement allows underground fittings to be used aboveground to transition to aboveground piping.
• Because steel pipe is required to be listed other than in the Fire Department Connection (FDC) line, steel underground piping references were removed from the table in Chapter 10.

Make sure water supplies are ready when needed. Don’t overlook this vital element of your fire protection plan.

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Published:

09/07/2015

ISBN(s):

9781455911608

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ANSI Approved

Number of Pages:

63

NFPA (Fire) 24

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Consistent with the 2007 NFPA 13: Installation of Sprinkler Systems, the 2007 edition of NFPA 24: Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is your comprehensive source for requirements governing private fire service mains and private fire hydrants

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Published:

10/15/2006

Number of Pages:

50

NFPA (Fire) 24

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Make sure water supplies are available when needed with the 2010 edition of NFPA 24.

NFPA 24: Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is your comprehensive source for requirements governing private fire service mains and private fire hydrants.

This edition includes new provisions for:

• The location and identification of fire department connections
• Protection of fire service mains
• Valves controlling water supplies

NFPA 24 also provides the latest coverage of underground fire service mains and related equipment, yard piping that feeds automatic sprinkler systems, yard hydrants, standpipes, and other water-based fire protection systems.

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Published:

06/15/2009

Number of Pages:

50

NFPA (Fire) 24

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Order softcover now for shipment in October 2012.

An essential Standard for effective water-based fire protection, NFPA 24: Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances presents comprehensive requirements governing private fire service mains and private fire hydrants.

Reference the 2013 NFPA 24 for the latest information on location and identification of department connections, protection of fire service mains, and valves controlling water supplies. NFPA 24’s criteria also addresses underground fire service mains and related equipment, yard piping that feeds automatic sprinkler systems, yard hydrants, standpipes, and other water-based systems. Updated definitions make this edition essential.

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Published:

06/18/2012

ISBN(s):

9781455904136

Number of Pages:

58

NFPA (Fire) 24

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Reference the only single, comprehensive source for requirements for private fire service mains and private fire hydrants. With NFPA 24, you can be sure water supplies are adequate and ready, with up-to-date provisions for:

The Standard also applies to combined service mains used to carry water for fire service and other uses. This user-friendly edition is consistent with NFPA 13: Automatic Sprinkler Systems, plus features a new format, with exceptions reworded into document requirements.

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Published:

01/01/2002

Number of Pages:

39