Standard for Safety for Centrifugal Stationary Pumps for Fire-Protection Service

Designation Number:
ANSI/CAN/UL 448
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Sub-Type
Joint Canada-U.S. National Standard
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
Status:
Proceeding to development
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SDO Comment Period End Date:
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Scope:

These requirements cover centrifugal fire pumps intended for use in water-supply systems for fire-protection service.

The pumps covered by these requirements are intended for installation and use in accordance with the Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, NFPA 20.

Project need:

Proposal to convert existing UL standard into joint Canada-U.S. National Standard by incorporating requirements from ULC/ORD-C448-79, Guide for the Investigation of Pumps for Fire Protection Service.

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