NFPA 22, Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection 2023
This publication offers comprehensive provisions for the design, construction, installation, and maintenance of private fire protection tanks and accessory equipment. The 2023 edition features extensive revisions to improve usability and modernize the standard.
Notable changes include:
Removal of redundant sections to provide clarity
Revised sections related to external loads, such as wind, snow, and live load requirements, to recognize other standards, and to replace outdated design approaches
Updated tank sizing requirements to ensure the consideration of pump suction pressure when designing water tanks
Amended water tank construction features to align with newly referenced standards and recognition of other applicable standards
Incorporation of additional valve requirements to improve maintainability
Inclusion of fill line and suction pipe separation distances to prevent cavitation in the fire pump
Editorial corrections, such as unit conversions, where applicable
References updated to the latest applicable codes and standards
NFPA 22, Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection 2023
This publication offers comprehensive provisions for the design, construction, installation, and maintenance of private fire protection tanks and accessory equipment. The 2023 edition features extensive revisions to improve usability and modernize the standard.
Notable changes include:
Removal of redundant sections to provide clarity
Revised sections related to external loads, such as wind, snow, and live load requirements, to recognize other standards, and to replace outdated design approaches
Updated tank sizing requirements to ensure the consideration of pump suction pressure when designing water tanks
Amended water tank construction features to align with newly referenced standards and recognition of other applicable standards
Incorporation of additional valve requirements to improve maintainability
Inclusion of fill line and suction pipe separation distances to prevent cavitation in the fire pump
Editorial corrections, such as unit conversions, where applicable
References updated to the latest applicable codes and standards