Petaluma Municipal Code § 6.2 Referenced Standards (CA)

6.2.1 Where a pump is the source of pressure for the water supply for a Zre sprinkler…¶

portion of the domestic water system, the following shall be met:

(1) A test connection shall be provided downstream of the pump that creates a [ow of water equal to the

smallest sprinkler K-factor on the system.

(2) Pump motors using AC power shall be rated for 240 V and wired in accordance with the NEC (NFPA

70).

(3) Any disconnecting means for the pump shall be approved.

(4) The pump shall be located not less than 1 1/2 inch o] the [oor.

(5) Exterior pumps shall be installed in a well ventilated, weather protected area or shelter.

NFPA 13D 6.2.2

Revise Section 6.2.2 as follows:

the conZguration for the system shall be one of the following:

(1) The water supply shall serve both domestic and Zre sprinkler systems.

(a) A test connection shall be provided downstream of the pump that creates a [ow of water equal

to the smallest sprinkler on the system. The connection shall return water to the tank.

(b) Any disconnecting means for the pump shall be approved.

(d) A method of seeing the water level in the tank shall be provided without having to open the tank.

(e) The pump shall be located not less than 1 1/2 inch o] the [oor.

(f) Exterior pumps shall be installed in a well ventilated, weather protected area or shelter.

(2) A stand-alone Zre sprinkler system is permitted if the following conditions are met:

(a) The pump shall be connected to a 220-volt circuit breaker shared with a common household

appliance (e.g., range, oven, dryer), or have a power failure alarm installed acceptable to the

Authority Having Jurisdiction that provides an audible and visual signal within the residence at an

approved location. The alarm and components shall be listed by an approved agency.

(b) The pump shall be a stainless steel 240-volt pump,

the tank, and

(d) A sign shall be provided stating: "Valve must be opened monthly for 5 minutes."

(e) A means for automatically reZlling the tank level, so that the tank capacity will meet the required

water supply duration in minutes, shall be provided.

(f) A test connection shall be provided downstream of the pump that creates a [ow of water equal

to the smallest sprinkler on the system. The connection shall return water to the tank.

(g) Any disconnecting means for the pump shall be approved.

(h) A method for reZlling the tank shall be piped to the tank.

(i) A method of seeing the water level in the tank shall be provided without having to open the tank.

(j) The pump shall be located not less than 1 1/2 inch o] the [oor.

(k) Exterior pumps shall be installed in a well ventilated, weather protected area or shelter.

Revise Section 7.6 to read as follows:

NFPA.13D.7.6 A local water [ow alarm shall be provided on all sprinkler systems on the exterior of the

home within 10 feet of the riser location, or as approved by the Fire Code O\cial.

NFPA.72-25—National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

NFPA 72-7.5.6.1

Revise Section 7.5.6.1 as follows: