Fire Pumps

[Kelso203]

Hi Everyone,
I have a question regarding fire pumps and the jockey pump hook up. I understand the basic requirements for fire pumps themselves, but I can't seem to find anything regarding the jockey pumps. I've checked through NEC 695, and NFPA 20 but have yet to see anything specifically detailing the power requirements for the smaller auxiliary pumps. I have folks saying they must be powered ahead of the main service disconnect like the fire pumps themselves when we have a reliable power source, others are saying they can be powered from a branch circuit and sized accordingly since it's an auxiliary system. Anybody have some thoughts on this?

 

[texie]

The jockey pump can be supplied from any source and is often the easiest method.

 

[Kelso203]

thanks texie....that's my impression as well but I learned long ago I don't know everything and it helps to get other perspectives.

 

[augie47]

I would suggest you check NFPA 20 Section 9.7 and 10.3.4.6 as to restrictions on jockey pump wiring to the fire pump controller.

 

[texie]

I would suggest you check NFPA 20 Section 9.7 and 10.3.4.6 as to restrictions on jockey pump wiring to the fire pump controller.

Yes and as you might guess, that is why I said it is often easiest to just connect it to a house panel.

 

[Kelso203]

I would suggest you check NFPA 20 Section 9.7 and 10.3.4.6 as to restrictions on jockey pump wiring to the fire pump controller.

will do....thank you