Existing pumps in pits need to be replaced.
-----Original Message----- From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bruce Verhei Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2016 10:54 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Fire pump in pit I've been trying to visualize the why of this installation in the first instance. It sounds more expensive. It would be cheaper to pipe up to a slab, and raised motor mount level than to form and pour a pit. A designer fix to trying to meet ten diameters of straight run on inlet side? Move the pump instead of changing pipe layout? What am I missing? Best Bruce Verhei > On Feb 24, 2016, at 05:08, Tim Stone <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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-firesprinkl > er.org > > _______________________________________________ > Sprinklerforum mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkl > er.org _______________________________________________ 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
