System Working Pressure and Fire Department Connections

System Working Pressure is currently a defined term in NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems. This term has changed and evolved over the last few cycles of the standard. These changes have continued to make the concept of system working pressure difficult to understand, not only what it is, but its implications to overall system design as it relates to pressure from the fire department connection (FDC).

The Challenges of Old Fire Protection

We often have to deal with aging infrastructure and make tough decisions on when the life expectancy of fire protection systems has reached unsafe levels or has just expired. In general, most buildings have a lifespan depending on the materials used, that range anywhere from 30-50 years.

The “New Guy” and Numbers

Learn all about Jon Nisja, NFSA's newest employee and data specialist!

Hazardous Materials and the IBC