Distribution piping for fire protection service consists primarily of buried piping systems, although some contain sections of exposed piping. These systems link fire protection water supplies to fire protection outlets, such as hydrants or fire suppression. This chapter describes the basic fire protection water distribution system components and reviews the key points of NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances. Although historically only used in factories and large commercial buildings. A fire water system is a specialized, dedicated infrastructure designed exclusively to deliver a reliable and adequate supply of water for fire suppression. When a municipal water supply is not sufficient.
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