section213113–firepumps.docVIP

SECTION 21 31 13 – fire pumps GENERAL RELATED DOCUMENTS Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General Conditions and Division?01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. Specifications throughout all Divisions of the Project Manual are directly applicable to this Section, and this Section is directly applicable to them. SUMMARY This Section covers providing all labor and materials for the installation of electric motor driven fire and jockey pumps complete with controllers, valves, piping, supports, alarms and supplementary items necessary for a complete, operational, code compliant and approved system. REFERENCE STANDARDS The latest published edition of a reference shall be applicable to this Project unless identified by a specific edition date. All reference amendments adopted prior to the effective date of this Contract shall be applicable to this Project. All materials, installation and Workmanship shall comply with the applicable requirements and standards addressed within the following references: Factory Mutual System (FM) - Approval Guide and Loss Prevention Data Sheets NEMA MG1  Motors and Generators NEMA 250  Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volt Maximum) NFPA 20  Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps NFPA 70 – National Electric Code UL  Fire Protection Equipment Directory UL 448  Pumps for Fire Protection Service UL 778  Motor Operated Water Pumps UL 1478  Fire Pump Relief Valves regulatory requirements Conform to NFPA 20 and FM Data Sheet 3-7N for installation and testing of fire pumps, drivers and controllers. State of Texas, State Fire Marshal Rules City of Houston, Texas, Fire Department Standards The Environmental Health and Safety Department (EHS) of UTMD ANDERSON is the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for fire protection system equipment, materials, installation and applicable Code interpretations QUALITY ASSURANCE Perform Work in accordance with NFPA 20 and FM Guidelines. Obtain a