No that I am aware of per NFPA - however, local codes my be different.
Greg McGahan Genesis Fire Services, LLC. ________________________________ From: Tim Easter <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 8:39 AM To: Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers <[email protected]> Subject: [Sprinklerforum] Re: Water tank return line I understand it's allowed, but is it required? Thank you. On Wed, Sep 25, 2024, 9:16 AM Hinson, Ryan <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Return to source or return to reservoir is specifically allowed both for test header- and pressure relief valve discharge per NFPA 20 (2022) Sections 4.20.6, 4.20.7, and 4.20.8 with appropriate provisions. Ryan L. Hinson, PE*, SET** \ Burns & McDonnell Associate Fire Protection Engineer \ Upper Midwest Region O 612-900-3755 \ M 763-688-4045 \ F 952-229-2923 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> \ burnsmcd.com<http://www.burnsmcd.com/> 8201 Norman Center Drive, Suite 500<https://www.google.com/maps/search/8201+Norman+Center+Drive,+Suite+500+%5C+Bloomington,+MN+55437?entry=gmail&source=g> \<https://www.google.com/maps/search/8201+Norman+Center+Drive,+Suite+500+%5C+Bloomington,+MN+55437?entry=gmail&source=g> Bloomington, MN 55437<https://www.google.com/maps/search/8201+Norman+Center+Drive,+Suite+500+%5C+Bloomington,+MN+55437?entry=gmail&source=g> *Registered in: AK, LA, MD, MN, PA, TX, & UT **NICET IV - Water-Based Systems Layout From: Tim Easter <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 5:42 AM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [Sprinklerforum] Water tank return line Is there a code requirement to return discharge of the fire pumps to the water tank? _________________________________________________________ SprinklerForum mailing list: https://lists.firesprinkler.org/list/sprinklerforum.lists.firesprinkler.org To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
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