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We have a project for an NFPA 11 foam system. The foam system is used to protect oil storage tanks at different terminal facilities.
Under Chapter 12 of NFPA 11 (2021 Edition), who is the party that inspects and signs off on these systems as the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction)? Is it the local jurisdiction's fire marshal, the facility's insurance company, or the facility itself? Sent in anonymously for discussion. Click Title to View | Submit Your Question | Subscribe
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NFPA 11 identifies several materials for foam concentrate pipe & valves, including brass, bronze, stainless steel (304 or 316), or other material in accordance with foam concentrate manufacturer's certification of compatibility with the foam concentrate as approved by the AHJ. [NFPA 11-2016 4.7.1.1]
Can we use hot-dipped carbon steel pipe to meet this requirement after the foam pump to the foam chamber of the cone roof tanks? The distance is more than a mile long (1.2 miles, 2 km). Thanks in advance. Sent in anonymously for discussion. Click Title to View | Submit Your Question | Subscribe We have scenario where we are using foam system under NFPA 11 for a floating roof tank with Crude Oil.
Based on our previous calculation for a prior tank the fire water demand is 1,926 gpm so we have existing 2,000 gpm pump to be able to supply the required flow. But an additional Crude Oil tank has been added and we have run our new hydraulic calculations and we come up with 4,496 gpm new flow requirement. Is there a way we can still use the existing fire pump? Submitted anonymously and posted for discussion. Discuss This | Submit Your Question | Subscribe |
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