We are pleased to offer a NFPA 20 fire pump sizing app to our clients. This app allows you to quickly look up the minimum required suction, discharge, test header, number of hose valves, and relief valve size. These are the recommended sizes and we recommend a quick phone call to discuss your project specific conditions.
This article is based upon 2009 IFC codes and is obsolete. See newer version here: https://blog.anvil-fire.com/2024/03/installation-of-diesel-fuel-tanks-for.html After you have determined the size of fuel tank you need for a diesel fire pump, what are the general requirements for installation? Assuming that you are under under the International Building/Fire Codes, you would go through the following chain of code references: IFC (2009 edition) 3401.2 Nonapplicability. This chapter shall not apply to liquids as otherwise provided in other laws or regulations or chapters of this code, including: ... (3) Storage and use of fuel oil in tanks and containers connected to oil-burning equipment. Such storage and use shall be in accordance with Section 603 . For abandonment of fuel oil tanks, this chapter applies. IFC (2009 edition) 603.1 Installation. The installation of nonportable fuel gas appliances and systems shall comply the International Fuel Gas Code. The installation of all oth