NFPA 1142 PDF

Highlights

The 2022 edition of NFPA 1142 includes a number of updates designed to clarify its requirements and uses. They include:
Information to assist stakeholders at every level, from city planners and developers to fire departments, AHJs, and standards-based verifiers
Updates and clarifications with a particular focus on water availability and availability studies

Table of Contents

NFPA® 1142 Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Firefighting 2022 Edition
Chapter 1 Administration
1.1 Scope.
1.2 Purpose.
1.3 Application.
1.4 Equivalency.
1.5 Alternatives.
1.6 Modifications.
1.7 Units and Formulas.
Chapter 2 Referenced Publications
2.1 General.
2.2 NFPA Publications.
2.3 Other Publications.
2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
Chapter 3 Definitions
3.1 General.
3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.
3.3 General Definitions.
Chapter 4 Calculating Minimum Water Supplies
4.1 General.
4.2 Structures Without Exposure Hazards.
4.3 Structures with Exposure Hazards.
4.4 Structures with Automatic Sprinkler Protection.
4.5 Structures with Other Automatic Fire Suppression Systems.
4.6 Water Delivery Rate to the Fire Scene.
4.7 Other Uses.
Chapter 5 Classification of Occupancy Hazard
5.1 General.
5.2 Occupancy Hazard Classification Number.
Chapter 6 Classification of Construction
6.1 General.
6.2 Construction Classification Number.
6.3 Classification of Types of Building Construction.
Chapter 7 Water Supply
7.1 Approved Water Supply.
7.2 Water Use Agreements.
7.3 Identifying Water Sources.
7.4 Fire Hose Connections.
7.5 Access to Water Sources.
7.6 Mobile Water Supply Training.
7.7 Records.
Chapter 8 Dry Hydrants
8.1 Chapter Scope.
8.2 Planning and Permits.
8.3 Dry Hydrant Design.
8.4 Dry Hydrant Locations.
8.5 Strainer Clearance.
8.6 Installation Procedure for Dry Hydrant System.
8.7 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Dry Hydrants.
8.8 Records for Dry Hydrants.
Annex A Explanatory Material
Annex B Alternative Water Supply
Annex C Mobile Water Supply Apparatus
Annex D Large-Diameter Hose
Annex E Portable Pumps
Annex F Automatic Sprinkler Protection
Annex G Municipal-Type Water System
Annex H Calculating Minimum Water Supplies
Annex I Dry Hydrant Design
Annex J Geospatial Support for Water Supply Planning
Annex K Informational References