Scott, Any argument to get the fire pumps out of the pits. 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] -----Original Message----- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Scott Futrell Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2016 7:59 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Fire pump in pit Tim, I'm not sure exactly what that standard states, but I can't imagine not complying with all of the confined space entry requirements prior to entering a below ground fire pump pit for work or testing. Just because a pit is existing doesn't mean the same hazards don't apply or that someone won't get hurt operating or testing a fire pump or equipment. I would say the combination of NFPA 20 and OSHA requirements would seal the deal. Scott Office: (763) 425-1001 x 202 Cell: (612) 759-5556 -----Original Message----- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Tim Stone Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2016 6:50 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Fire pump in pit Document OSHA 1910, "existing confined spaces" As john and I both mentioned, NFPA 20 should provide enough information to get the pumps out of the pits. 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] _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
