Justin,
If the system in question falls under NFPA 13R then the pump needs to be
installed in accordance with NFPA 20.
NFPA 20 calls for UL listed equipment. Have you contacted the pump supplier
for assistance?
Regards,
G. Tim Stone
G. Tim Stone Consulting, LLC
NICET Level III Engineering Technician
Fire Protection Sprinkler Design
and Consulting Services
117 Old Stage Rd. - Essex Jct., VT. 05452
CELL: (802) 373-0638 TEL: (802) 434-2968 Fax: (802) 434-4343
[email protected]
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> [email protected]] On Behalf Of Justin Petcosky
> Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:30 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems Fire Pumps / Aqua tanks
>
> Has anybody every installed Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
> Residential Fire Pumps? We recently installed one of these systems in a
> 13-R application and have had numerous issues. First issue we came
> across was rapid short cycling. After that was resolved we tested the
> pump through our test header and can only achieve 75% of the rated GPM
> and PSI. They state the assembly is UL listed without a pump that meets
> NFPA-20 requirements. Pump itself is also not UL Listed. Any opinions??
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> Justin Petcosky
>
> Project Manager/Estimator
>
> Petcosky and Sons
>
> Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Protection
>
> 421 Commerce Rd.
>
> Vestal, NY 13850
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> www.petcosky-sons.com
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> 607-797-0160
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