NFPA 14 : 2019

Chapter 1 Administration 1.1 Scope. 1.2 Purpose. 1.3 Retroactivity. 1.4 Equivalency. 1.5 Units. Chapter 2 Referenced Publications 2.1 General. 2.2 NFPA Publications. 2.3 Other Publications. 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. Chapter 3 Definitions 3.1 General. 3.2 NFPA Official Definitions. 3.3 General Definitions. Chapter 4 System Components and Hardware 4.1 General. 4.2 Pipe and Tube. 4.3 Fittings. 4.4 Joining of Pipe and Fittings. 4.5 Valves. 4.6 Hose Stations. 4.7 Hose Connections. 4.8 Fire Department Connections. 4.9 Pressure-Regulating Devices. 4.10 Signs. Chapter 5 System Requirements 5.1 General. 5.2 Automatic and Semiautomatic Dry Systems.5.3 Classes of Standpipe Systems. 5.4 Required Type of System. 5.5 Gauges. 5.6 Waterflow and Supervisory Alarms. Chapter 6 Installation Requirements 6.1 Location and Protection of Piping. 6.2 Underground Piping. 6.3 Gate Valves and Check Valves. 6.4 Fire Department Connections. 6.5 Support of Piping. 6.6 Installation of Signs. 6.7 Signs for Water Supply Pumps. 6.8 Hydraulic Design Information Sign. Chapter 7 Design 7.1 General. 7.2 Pressure Limitation. 7.3 Locations of Hose Connections. 7.4 Number of Standpipes. 7.5 Interconnection of Standpipes. 7.6 Minimum Sizes for Standpipes and Branch Lines, ClassI and ClassIII Standpipes. 7.7 System Design and Sizing of Pipe for Delivery of System Demand. 7.8 Minimum and Maximum Pressure Limits. 7.9 Standpipe System Zones. 7.10 Flow Rates. 7.11 Drains and Test Riser. 7.12 Fire Department Connections. Chapter 8 Plans and Calculations 8.1 Plans and Specifications. 8.2 Hydraulic Calculations. 8.3 Hydraulic Calculation Procedures. Chapter 9 Water Supply 9.1 Required Water Supply. 9.2 Minimum Supply for ClassI, ClassII, and ClassIII Systems. Chapter 10 Water Supply Testing 10.1 Water Supply Evaluation. 10.2 Procedure. Chapter 11 System Acceptance 11.1 General. 11.2 Flushing of Piping. 11.3 Hose Threads. 11.4 Hydrostatic Tests. 11.5 Flow Tests. 11.6 Manual Valve Test. 11.7 Automated Inspection and Testing Devices and Equipment. 11.8 Alarm and Supervision Tests. 11.9 Record Drawings, Test Reports, and Manuals. 11.10 Signs.Chapter 12 Buildings Under Construction 12.1 General. 12.2 Fire Department Connections. 12.3 Other System Features. 12.4 Support of Piping. 12.5 Hose Connections. 12.6 Extension of System Piping. 12.7 Temporary Installations. 12.8 Timing of Water Supply Installation. 12.9 Protection of Hose Connections and Fire Department Connections. Chapter 13 Maritime Standpipes and Hose Systems 13.1 GeneralApplication. 13.2 Components and Hardware. 13.3 System Requirements. 13.4 Installation. 13.5 Design. 13.6 Plans and Calculations. 13.7 Water Supply. 13.8 Water Supply Testing. 13.9 System Acceptance. 13.10 System Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance. Annex A Explanatory Material Annex B Informational References

This standard covers the minimum requirements for the installation of standpipes and hose systems.