Keith Lane, P.E., RCDD/NTS Specialist, TPM, LC, LEED AP, Director of Engineering, SASCO, Seattle

The Power Behind the Pump

Proper fire pump system design is an essential piece of a building's life-safety system. But don't forget that there's an equally important electrical component to consider for this system. More specifically, in addition to referencing NFPA 20—the standard for stationary fire pump installation—fire pump design also draws on National Electrical Code section 695, NEC section 430 and a number of other NEC sections. Design of fire pump electrical systems must be coordinated with both the plan review agency and the local electric utility.