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We have an project serving the textile manufacturing industry. We are looking to install a fire hydrant (500 gpm minimum) in proximity to the building.
What is the minimum and maximum distance these hydrant(s) should be located from the building? The project is not under IBC / IFC criteria, only subject to the NFPA series of standards. Sent in anonymously for discussion. Click Title to View | Submit Your Question | Subscribe
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Pete
8/19/2021 06:36:36 am
I'd check NFPA 24 chapter 7.
Pete
8/19/2021 06:37:07 am
Quick note: Chapter and section taken from 2016 edition.
CJ Bonczyk
8/19/2021 08:15:28 am
The distance is dictated by the local AHJ or responding department and will be in the local Fire Code amendments. The hydrant rules and provisions are modified per Chapter 7 of NFPA 24 if the hydrant is closer than 40' from the building.
Heber Cuellar
8/19/2021 09:57:10 am
You are correct CJ.
John Galante
8/19/2021 08:29:33 am
Kind of depends. Commercial buildings with a standpipe, are required to have a hydrant within “100 feet of the fdc” unless AHJ approves it to exceed that distance, otherwise, IFC 507.5.1.1, Nfpa 14 6.4.5.4 is the same.
Manny Rios
8/19/2021 09:47:06 am
NFPA 1 states a fire hydrant shall be a maximum 400' from the protected building and within 100' from a fire department connection as less otherwise permitted by the AHJ.
Jesse
8/19/2021 10:02:39 am
NFPA 24. Chapter 7
Alex
8/19/2021 10:08:13 am
Hi Anonymous,
Glenn Berger
8/19/2021 11:45:58 am
Hydrants can be closer than 40 feet, if the surrounding areas is steep. Ensure that the hydrants are near roadways for the fire department to use.
Vijay Bagde
8/19/2021 02:20:17 pm
I think it should not be more than 50m from the fire department connection (FDC). Leave a Reply. |
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