NY 1945 Install Requirements For Fire Pumps PDF

NEC Article 695-Fire Pumps
InstallationRequirementsfor
ElectricallyDrivenFirePumps
2016 Engineering Symposium Rochester

April 26, 2016 1
MotorCircuitElements NECArticle430
ShortCircuitGroundFaultProtection
OverloadProtection
CircuitConductors
Controller
DisconnectingMeans
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ApplicableStandards
NFPA 20
Standard for the

NFPA20 Standardforthe
Installation of
Stationary Pumps InsInstallationofStationaryPumps
For Fire Protection
forFireProtection,2016edition
2016 Edition
Chapter9 ElectricDriveforPumps
Chapter10 ElectricDriveControllersan
National Fire Protection Assn.
NFPA andAccessories
NFPA70 NationalElectricalCode ,
2014edition
GeneralRequirements:Chapters1through
Chapter4
SpecialEquipment:Chapter6/Article695
3
Relationship:NFPA20&NFPA70
695.1Scope
InformationalNote:Rulesthatarefollowedbyareferencein
bracketscontaintextthathasbeenextractedfromNFPA20
20013,StandardfortheInstallationofStationaryPumpsfor
FireProtection.Onlyeditorialchangesweremadetothe
extractedtexttomakeitconsistentwiththisCode.
695.10ListedEquipment
Dieselenginefirepumpcontrollers,electricfirepump
controllers,electricmotors,firepumppowertransfer
switches,foampumpcontrollers,andlimitedservice
controllersshallbelistedforfirepumpservice.[NFPA
20:9.5.1.1,10.1.2.1,12.1.3.1]
UL218FirePumpControllers
UL10045FirePumpMotors 4
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RequirementsfromOtherStandards
NFPA20,Section
9.6.2.1contains
mandatoryreferenceto
NFPA110wherea
standbygeneratoris
2016
provided.
NFPA20:
9.6.2.1Onsitestandbygeneratorsystemsshallcomplywith
Section9.4andshallmeettherequirementsofLevel1,Type
10,ClassXsystemsofNFPA110,StandardforEmergencyand
StandbyPowerSystems.
9.6.2.3Thegeneratorfuelsupplycapacityshallbesufficient
toprovide8hoursoffirepumpoperationat100percentof
theratedpumpcapacityinadditiontothesupplyrequiredfor
otherdemands.
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NFPA110:
7.2Location.
7.2.1IndoorEPSInstallations.TheEPSshallbeinstalledina
separateroomforLevel1installations.
7.2.1.1TheEPSroomshallbeseparatedfromtherestofthe
buildingbyconstructionwitha2hourfireresistancerating.
7.2.1.2EPSSequipmentshallbepermittedtobeinstalledin
theEPSroom.
7.2.1.3Nootherequipment,includingarchitectural
appurtenances,exceptthosethatservethisspace,shallbe
permittedintheEPSroom.
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OtherApplicableStandards
UL218FirePumpControllers
UL10045FirePumpMotors
ULFireResistanceDirectory
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Question
Areallwaterpumpsforfireprotectioncoveredby
therequirementsofArticle695?
NFPA13StandardfortheInstallationof
SprinklerSystems
24.2.3*Pumps.Asingleautomaticallycontrolledfirepump
installedinaccordancewithNFPA20shallbeanacceptable
watersupplysource.
3.8.1.5FirePump.Apumpthatisaproviderofliquidflow
andpressurededicatedtofireprotection.[20,2013]
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NFPA13RInstallationofSprinklerSystems
inLowRiseResidentialOccupancies
LowRiseResidentialOccupancy
60ft.orlessinheightabovegradeplane
Notmorethan4stories
Apartmentbuildings;hotels,motelsanddormitories;lodgingand
roominghouses;boardandcarefacilities
Standardbasedontheconceptthatthesprinklersystemis
designedtoprotectagainstafireoriginatingatasingle
location
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NFPA13R InstallationofSprinklerSystemsin
LowRiseResidentialOccupancies
9.3*Source.Thewatersupplysourceshallbeoneofthe
following:
(1)*Aconnectiontoareliablewaterworkssystemwithorwithouta
pump,asrequired
(2)Anelevatedtank
(3)ApressuretankinstalledinaccordancewithNFPA13andNFPA22
(4)*Astoredwatersourcewithanautomaticallyoperatedfirepump
9.4FirePump.Whereafirepump isinstalled,thefirepump
shallbeinstalledinaccordancewithNFPA20.
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NFPA13D StandardfortheInstallationof
SprinklerSystemsinOne andTwoFamily
DwellingsandManufacturedHomes
5.1.3Tanks,expansiontanks,pumps, hangers,waterflow
detectiondevices,andwaterflow valvesshallnotberequired
tobelisted.
6.2*WaterSupplySources.Thefollowingwatersupply
sourcesshallbeconsideredtobeacceptablebythisstandard:
(1)Aconnectiontoareliablewaterworkssystemwithor
withoutanautomaticallyoperatedpump
3.3.8Pump.Amechanicaldevicethattransfersorraises,or
transfersandraises,thepressureofafluid(water).
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NFPA13D StandardfortheInstallationof
SprinklerSystemsinOne andTwoFamily
DwellingsandManufacturedHomes
Notrequiredtobealistedfirepump
Separatepumpforfireprotectionrequiredtooperate@240
volts
Typeofcontrollerisnotspecified
FollowgeneralrequirementsinChapters1through4ofNEC
formotor/motoroperatedapplianceinstallations
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Question
Isitrequiredtoinstallagroundedserviceconductor
withtheungroundedserviceconductorstothefire
pumpserviceequipmentwheretheloadisonlythe
singleorthreephasefirepumpmotor?
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90.3
KeepinmindthatalloftherequirementsinChapters14for
equipmentandconductorsapplyunlessmodifiedbyArticle
695.
Article110
Article230
Article250
Article300
Article450
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250.24(C)
(C)GroundedConductorBroughttoServiceEquipment.
Whereanacsystemoperatingat1000voltsorlessis
groundedatanypoint,thegroundedconductor(s)shallbe
routedwiththeungroundedconductorstoeachservice
disconnectingmeansandshallbeconnectedtoeach
disconnectingmeansgroundedconductor(s)terminalorbus.
Amainbondingjumpershallconnectthegrounded
conductor(s)toeachservicedisconnectingmeansenclosure.
Thegroundedconductor(s)shallbeinstalledinaccordance
with250.24(C)(1)through(C)(4).
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Question
Isafirepumprequiredtobetreatedasan
emergencysystemperNECArticle700?
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695.1 Scope
(A)Covered:
(1) Electricpowersourcesandinterconnectingcircuits
(2) Switchingandcontrolequipmentdedicatedtofirepump
drivers
(B)NotCovered:
(1) Theperformance,maintenance,andacceptancetesting
ofthefirepumpsystem,andtheinternalwiringofthe
componentsofthesystem
(2) Pressuremaintenance(jockeyormakeup)pumps(not
coveredinArticle695,butmotorsingeneralarecovered
inArticle430
(3) Transferequipmentupstreamofthefirepumptransfer
switch(es)
InformationalNote:SeeNFPA202013,Standardforthe
InstallationofStationaryPumpsforFireProtection,for
furtherinformation.
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700.1 Scope
Theprovisionsofthisarticleapplytotheelectricalsafetyofthe
installation,operation,andmaintenanceofemergencysystems
consistingofcircuitsandequipmentintendedtosupply,
distribute,andcontrolelectricityforillumination,power,or
both,torequiredfacilitieswhenthenormalelectricalsupplyor
systemisinterrupted.
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700.2 Definition
EmergencySystems.Thosesystemslegallyrequiredandclassed
asemergencybymunicipal,state,federal,orothercodes,orby
anygovernmentalagencyhavingjurisdiction.
InformationalNoteto700.2:Emergencysystemsmay also
providepowerforsuchfunctionsasventilationwhereessential
tomaintainlife,firedetectionandalarmsystems,elevators,fire
pumps, publicsafetycommunicationssystems,industrial
processeswherecurrentinterruptionwouldproduceseriouslife
safetyorhealthhazards,andsimilarfunctions.
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Question
Canafirepumpbesuppliedbyasinglepower
source?
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PowerSources
695.3
(A)IndividualSources
UtilityService
OnSitePowerProductionFacility
DedicatedFeeder
(B)MultipleSources
CombinationofIndividualSources
IndividualSource+OnSiteStandbyGenerator
(C)MultiBuildingCampusStyleComplexes
FeederSources
FeederandAlternateSources
SelectiveCoordination
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PowerSources 20&70
NFPA20 NFPA70
9.2.1Anelectricmotordriven 695.3Electricmotordrivenfire
firepumpshallbeprovidedwith pumpsshallhaveareliable
anormalsourceofpowerasa sourceofpower.
continuallyavailablesource.
9.3.1Exceptforanarrangement
describedin9.3.3,atleastone
alternatesourceofpowershall
beprovidedwheretheheightof
thestructureisbeyondthe
pumpingcapacityofthefire
departmentapparatus.
9.3.2*OtherSources.Exceptfor
anarrangementdescribedin
9.3.3,atleastonealternate
sourceofpowershallbeprovided
wherethenormalsourceisnot 24
reliable.
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IndividualPowerSources695.3(A)
(A) Individual Sources.
Reliable,
Capable of carrying indefinitely the sum of the lockedrotor current of
the fire pump motor(s) and the pressure maintenance pump motor(s)
and the fullload current of the associated fire pump accessory
equipment when connected to this power supply.
Indefinitely Havingnoexactlimits(Webstersdefinition)
Sourcewillallowmotortorunortrytoruntofailure
Differentapproachthanmostmotorinstallationsinthatthegoal
isreliability,howevertheequipmentcanbesacrificedforthe
greatergoalofprotectinglivesandproperty
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(1) Electric Utility Service Connection.
Separate service,
Connection located ahead of and not within the same
cabinet, enclosure, vertical switchgear section or vertical
switchboard section as the service disconnecting means.
Connection located and arranged so as to minimize the
possibility of damage by fire from within the premises and
from exposing hazards.
Tap ahead of the service disconnecting means shall comply
with 230.82(5)
The service equipment shall comply with the labeling
requirements in 230.2 and the location requirements in
230.72(B). [20:9.2.2 (1)] 26
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(2)OnSitePowerProductionFacility.
Sourcefacilitylocatedandprotectedtominimizethe
possibilityofdamagebyfire.[20:9.2.2(2)]
OnSitePowerProductionFacility.Thenormalsupplyof
electricpowerforthesitethatisexpectedtobeconstantly
producingpower.
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(3)DedicatedFeeder.
Adedicatedfeederwherederivedfromaservice
connectionasdescribedin695.3(A)(1).[20:9.2.2(3)]
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Question
Whatconstitutesareliablepowersourceandwhois
responsibleformakingthatdetermination?
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PowerSources 1904
1.CurrentSupply.
Whetheranyparticularcurrentsupplywillbesatisfactorymustheleftmore
orlesstothediscretionoftheUnderwritershavingjurisdiction, butany
sourceshouldwithinreasonablelimitsmeetthefollowingrequirements:
a.Thecurrentshouldbefurnishedfromafireprooforsemifireproof
constructedstation.
b.Thesupplyofcurrentmustbefrommainsandfeederswhichcanfurnish
thenecessarycurrentatalltimes,dayornight,everydayintheyear,and
whichcanshowaservicerecordofnointerruptioninanyoneyear,
exceedingonehalfhour,andnotoverfourinterruptionsexceedingfive
minuteseach.
c.Thesupplymusthaveareservecapacitysuchastobeinnoway
discommodedprovidedthemaximumquantityneeded,byareasonable
numberofmotorssupplied,wassuddenlycalledforinadditiontothe
normalloadofthecircuit.
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IndividualPowerSources
Reliable
Subjecttoinfrequentoutages
Powerquality
MeteringandMeterDisconnectConsiderations
Arrangedtominimizedamage(undergroundvs.overhead
installations)
Istypicallysubjecttoapproval bytheauthorityhavingjurisdiction
withstatutoryorotherauthorityforfireprotectionofbuildings.(i.e.
firemarshals,firechiefs,buildingofficials,insuranceunderwriters)
andmayormaynotbeunderthesolejurisdictionorcojurisdictionof
theelectricalAHJ.
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Question
Ifasinglereliablepowersourceisnotavailablewhat
arethepermittedpowersupplyoptions?
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MultipleSourceCombinationsforReliable
Power
Permittedcombinationsforsinglebuildings
Oneserviceplusanonsitestandbygenerator.
Twoutilityservices.
Oneutilityserviceandanonsitepowerproductionfacility
Permittedcombinationsformultibuilding campus
complexes
Anyofthecombinationspermittedforsinglebuildings
Twofeeders(suppliedfromdifferentservices)
Onefeederplusanonsitestandbygenerator
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OnSiteStandbyGenerator695.3(D)
(D)OnSiteStandbyGeneratorasAlternateSource.Anon
sitestandbygenerator(s)usedasanalternatesourceof
powershallcomplywith(D)(1)through(D)(3).[20:9.6.2.1]
(1)Capacity.Thegeneratorshallhavesufficientcapacityto
allownormalstartingandrunningofthemotor(s)drivingthe
firepump(s)whilesupplyingallothersimultaneously
operatedload(s).[20:9.6.1.1]
Automaticsheddingofoneormoreoptionalstandbyloadsin
ordertocomplywiththiscapacityrequirementshallbe
permitted.
(2)Connection.Atapaheadofthegeneratordisconnecting
meansshallnotberequired.[20:9.6.1.2]
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MultiplePowerSourceCombinations NFPA
20
Otherpermittedcombinations:
Oneoftheapprovedpowersourcesandaredundantfirepump
drivenbyadieselenginecomplyingwithChapter11
Oneoftheapprovedpowersourcesandaredundantfirepump
drivenbyasteamturbinecomplyingwithChapter13
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Question
Canadisconnectingmeansbeinstalledaheadofthe
firepumpcontroller.
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ContinuityofPower695.4
DirectConnection
Toalistedfirepumpcontroller,
Toalistedcombinationfirepumpcontrollerandpowertransfer
switch,
Toalistedfirepumppowertransferswitch.
FIRE PUMP CONTROLLER

FIRE PUMP
X M
SERVICE POINT
37
DirectConnection
Firepumpcontrolleristheservicedisconnectingmean
MustbeSUSErated
ServiceinstallationmustmeetallapplicablerulesofChapters1
4(i.e.installationofserviceconductorsandgroundingper
250.24)

FIRE PUMP
X M
SERVICE POINT
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ConnectionThroughDisconnectingMeans
andOvercurrentDevice695.4(B)
Single disconnectingmeanswithovercurrentprotection
shallbepermittedbetweenpowersourceand:
Alistedfirepumpcontroller
Alistedfirepumppowertransferswitch
Alistedcombinationfirepumpcontrollerandpower
transferswitch[20.9.1.2]
SERVICE
DISCONNECTING
MEANS FIRE PUMP
X M
SERVICE POINT
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OvercurrentProtection695.4(B)(2)(a)(1)
Overcurrentprotectionmustbesettocarryindefinitelythe
sumofthelockedrotorcurrentofallfireandjockeypump
motorsplusallotherload.
Limitedtonextstandardsizeper240.6aboveLRC
Lockedrotorrequirementappliesonlytotheovercurrent
device nottothecircuitconductors
LockedrotorcurrentsfoundinTable9.5.1.1ofNFPA20
SERVICE
DISCONNECTING
MEANS FIRE PUMP
X M
SERVICE POINT 40
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LockedRotorCurrent
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LockedRotorCurrent
Example:
50HP,208,threephasemotor
460/230
362Ax2=724A
800Afuse&fusibleswitchor 800AITCB
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DisconnectingMeansRequirements
695.4(B)(3)(a)&(b)
Disconnecting means identified as Suitable for Use As Service
Equipment
Lockable in the closed position (locking means required to
remain with equipment with lock removed)
Notbelocatedwithinthesameenclosure,panelboard,
switchboard,switchgear,ormotorcontrolcenter,withor
withoutcommonbus,thatsuppliesloadsotherthanthefire
pump.
Sufficiently remote from other building service disconnecting
means so that inadvertent operation at the same time is
unlikely
For onsite standby generators disconnecting means located
per 700.10(B)(6) 43
DisconnectingMeansRequirements
695.4(B)(3)(e)
Supervisionofthedisconnectingmeansbyoneofthe
following:
Centralstation,proprietary,orremotestationsignal
device
Localsignalingservicethatcausesthesoundingofan
audiblesignalataconstantlyattendedpoint
Lockingthedisconnectingmeansintheclosedposition
Sealingofdisconnectingmeansandapprovedweekly
recordedinspectionswhenthedisconnectingmeansare
locatedwithinfencedenclosuresorinbuildingsunderthe
controloftheowner
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MultibuildingCampusStyle695.4(B)(1)(b)
Forcampusstyle arrangements
Multipledisconnectingmeanswithovercurrentprotection
shallbepermittedasrequiredbyothersectionsoftheNEC
Overcurrentprotectiondevice(s)ineachdisconnecting
meansshallbeselectivelycoordinatedwithanyother
supplysideovercurrentprotectivedevice(s).
FEEDER
DISCONNECTING
MEANS FIRE PUMP
#1 #2
X M
ONE SOURCE OF
POWER
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ConnectionThroughDisconnectingMeans
andOvercurrentDevice695.4(B)
OnSiteStandbyGenerator.
Additionaldisconnecting
meansandanassociated
overcurrentprotective
device(s)shallbe
permitted.
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GeneratorOvercurrentProtection
695.4(B)(2)(b)
Overcurrentprotectivedevicesbetweenanonsitestandby
generatorandafirepumpcontroller:
Sizedtoallowforinstantaneouspickupofthefullpump
roomload,
Shallnotbelargerthanthevalueselectedtocomplywith
430.62toprovideshortcircuitprotectiononly.
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Question
Whataretheconductorinstallationandsizing
requirementsforafirepumpserviceand/orfeeder?
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CircuitConductors 695.6
Serviceconductors
Circuit(feederandbranch)conductors
Pumproomwiringmethods
Conductorsizing
Overcurrentprotection
Junctionpoints
Controlwiring
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UtilityServiceandOnsitePower
ProductionSourceConductors695.6(A)
Physically routed outside the building, and installed as service
entrance conductors.
Permitted to be routed through building if installed under, or
enclosed within, not less than 2 inches of concrete (230.6(1)
or (2))
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CircuitConductors695.6(A)(2)
Appliestofeedersandbranchcircuitsontheloadsideofthe
finaldisconnectingmeansorconductorsconnecteddirectlyto
outputterminalsofstandbygenerator:
Shallbekeptentirelyindependentofallotherwiring.
Shallsupplyonlyloadsthataredirectlyassociatedwiththe
firepumpsystem,
Shallbeprotectedtoresistpotentialdamagebyfire,
structuralfailure,oroperationalaccident.
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Ifnecessarytoroutefirepumpconductorsinsideabuilding
conductorsshallbe:
Beencasedinaminimum50mm(2in.)ofconcrete
Beprotectedbyafireratedassemblylistedtoachievea
minimumfireratingof2hoursanddedicatedtothefire
pumpcircuit(s)
Bealistedelectricalcircuitprotectivesystemwithaminimum
2hourfirerating
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CircuitConductors695.6(A)(2)Exception
Supplyconductorsareexemptfromfireresistance
ratingsonlyintheelectricalswitchgearroomof
origin,andthefirepumproom.
Electric Room Fire Pump Room
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PumpRoomWiringMethods
695.6(D)
Wiringfromthecontrollerstothepumpmotorsshallbe:
Rigidmetalconduit(RMC)
Intermediatemetalconduit(IMC)
Liquidtightflexiblemetalconduit(LFMC)
Liquidtightflexiblenonmetalconduit(LFNCB)
ListedMCcablewithimperviouscovering (MC)
Mineralinsulatedcable(MI)
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ConductorSizeforFirePump695.6(B)
125%offirepump(s)FLC
+125%ofjockeypump(s)
+100%ofotherequipment
Or,just125%offirepumpFLCifonlyfirepumpload(s)
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VoltageDrop695.7
Performancerequirementstoassuretheinitialpowercircuit
installationissatisfactory
Atcontrollerlineterminals:
Duringnormalstartingconditions,a15%voltdropisthe
maximumvd permitted.
During115%ofruncondition,a5%voltagedropisthe
maximumvdpermitted.
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OvercurrentProtection695.6(C)
GeneralRules:
Shortcircuitprotectiononly
Nooverloadprotection
Groundfaultprotectionofequipmentnotpermittedforfire
pumps.
Tapsmadetosupplyafirepumpshallbetreatedasservice
conductorsinaccordancewith230.6.
Theapplicabledistanceandsizerestrictionsin240.21
shallnotapply.
Conductorsdirectlyconnectedtogeneratorwithoutput
greaterthan2.25timesFLCoffirepump,conductorsareto
beinstalledper695.6(A)(2)
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Question
DoesArticle695coverinstallationswherethefire
pumputilizationvoltagediffersfromthesupply
voltagetothepremises?
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Transformers695.5
Transformerpermittedwhere:
Thesupplyvoltageisdifferent 13.2 kV
3 PHASE
fromthefirepumpand DELTA
controllerrequirements,and
Itisprotectedbya
disconnectingmeansand
overcurrentprotective
device(s),and
Itisdedicated tofirepump 480 / 277V
3 PHASE
installationunlessitis 4-WIRE
supplyingcampusstyle WYE
complex
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DedicatedTransformerSizing
Minimumsizingshallbeatleast125%ofthesumof:
Thefullloadofthefirepumpmotor(s),plus
Thefullloadofthejockeypumpmotor(s)(ifapplicable),plus
Thefullloadofanyassociatedequipment(whereapplicable).
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DedicatedTransformerOvercurrent
Protection
PrimarysideOCPDtocarryLRCindefinitely
Secondarysideovercurrentprotection(OCP)isnot
permitted
Conductorssizedper695.6(C)and695.7(notLRC)
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CampusStyleComplexTransformerSizing
Notlessthan:
125%offullloadofthefirepumpmotor(s),plus
125%offullloadofthejockeypumpmotor(s)(ifapplicable),
plus
100%oftheremainingloadsuppliedbytransformer
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CampusStyleComplexTransformer
OvercurrentProtection
Transformer,feederconductorsandovercurrentprotectionshall
becoordinatedsothat:
Transformerisprotectedper450.3
Feederconductorsareprotectedper215.3
Overcurrentprotectiondeviceswillcarryindefinitelysumof:
Lockedrotorcurrentoffirepumpmotor(s)
Lockedrotorcurrentofpressuremaintenancepumpmotors
Fullloadcurrentofassociatedfirepumpaccessoryequipment,and
Remainingloadsuppliedbytransformerat100%
Lockedrotorrequirementdoesnotapplytofeederconductors
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Question
Canafirepumpcontrollerortransferswitchbeused
asalocationtomakeataptosupplyapressure
maintenance(jockey)pumporotherfirepump
relatedequipment?
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JunctionPoints695.6(I)
Controller and transfer
switch are not allowed to
be used as a junction box
for other circuits.
Jockey pump connections
not allowed to be made
in fire pump controller.
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ConnectingJockeyPump
Primary Overcurrent
Protection Only
Dedicated
Transformer
Secondary Conductors,
Overcurrent Protection
NOT Permitted
Jockey Pump
Tap Conductors
JockeyPump
Disconnect,
Listed Overcurrent
Fire Pump Protection,
Controller and Motor
Controller
M Fire Pump M Jockey Pump
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RacewayConnectionstoController
Enclosure695.6(J)
Listedconduithubsshallbeused.[20:9.9.1]
Thetyperatingoftheconduithub(s)shallbeatleastequalto
thatofthefirepumpcontroller.[20:9.9.2]
Theinstallationinstructionsofthemanufacturerofthefire
pumpcontrollershallbefollowed.[20:9.9.3]
Alterationstothefirepumpcontroller,otherthanconduit
entryasallowedelsewhereinthisCode,shallbeapprovedby
theauthorityhavingjurisdiction.[20:9.9.4]
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ListedElectricalCircuitProtectiveSystem
toControllerWiring695.6(H)
Shallcomplywithanyrestrictionsprovidedinthelistingof
theelectricalcircuitprotectivesystemused
Junctionboxshallbeinstalledaheadofthefirepump
controlleraminimumof300mm(12in.)beyondthefire
ratedwallorfloorboundingthefirezone.
Ifrequiredbythemanufacturerofalistedelectricalcircuit
protectivesystemorbythelisting,orasrequiredelsewhere
inthisCode,theracewaybetweenajunctionboxandthefire
pumpcontrollershallbesealedatthejunctionboxendas
requiredandinaccordancewiththeinstructionsofthe
manufacturer.[20:9.8.2]
Standardwiringbetweenthejunctionboxandthecontroller
permitted.[20:9.8.3] 72
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ListedElectricalCircuitProtectiveSystem
toControllerWiring NFPA209.8
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JunctionBoxes695.6(I)
Junctionboxesshallbesecurelymounted.[20:9.7(1)]
Mountingandinstallingofajunctionboxshallnotviolatethe
enclosuretyperatingofthefirepumpcontroller(s).
[20:9.7(2)]
Mountingandinstallingofajunctionboxshallnotviolatethe
integrityofthefirepumpcontroller(s)andshallnotaffect
theshortcircuitratingofthecontroller(s).[20:9.7(3)]
Asaminimum,aType2,dripproofenclosure(junctionbox)
shallbeusedwhereinstalledinthefirepumproom.
Enclosureshallbelistedtomatchthefirepumpcontroller
enclosuretyperating.[20:9.7(4)]
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JunctionConnections695.6(I)
Wireconnectionsforfirepumpcircuitsshallbelisted.
695.6(F) 75
Question
Dofirepumpcontrolcircuitshaveanyspecialwiring
requirements?
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FirePumpControlWiringMethods
695.14(E)
RMCandIMCconduit
LFMCandLFNCBflexibleconduit
MIcable
ListedMCcablewithimperviouscovering
695.14(E) 77
GeneratorControlWiringMethods
695.14(F)
Betweenfirepumpcontrollerandstandbygenerator
Separatefromallotherwiring
Resistdamagefromfireandstructuralfailure
Ifroutedthroughthebuilding:
Encasedin50mm.ofconcrete,or
Within2hr.dedicatedconstruction,or
Within2hr.circuitprotectivesystem
695.14(F) 78
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Summary PerformanceObjectiveforFire
Pumps:
Reliable
Powersources
Conductorarrangements
Equipment
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Standards?
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AHJs
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