Standpipe Systems for Fire Protection

This important new manual goes beyond the published NFPA standards on installation of standpipe systems to include the rules in the International Building Code, municipal fire codes, the National Fire Code of Canada, and information on inspection, testing, and maintenance of standpipe systems. Also...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Isman, Kenneth E.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2017, 2017
Edition:1st ed. 2017
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to Standpipe Systems
  • Types and Classes of Standpipe Systems
  • Buildings Required to Have Standpipes
  • Installation Rules for Hose Connections
  • Installation Requirements for the Rest of the Standpipe System
  • Hydraulic Calculations for Standpipe Systems
  • Combined Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
  • Pressure Control in Standpipe Systems
  • Pumps and Standpipe Systems
  • High Rise Buildings
  • Hanging, Bracing and Protection of System Piping
  • Horizontal Standpipes and Lateral Piping
  • Acceptance Testing of Standpipes
  • Periodic Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
  • Answers to "Test Yourself"