- Author
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Hickey, H. E.
- Title
- Water Supply Systems and Evaluation Methods. Volume 1: Water Supply System Concepts.
- Report
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Volume 1,
October 2008,
153 p.
- Keywords
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water supply
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evaluation
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water distribution
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standards
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impact
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fire protection
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water storage
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emergencies
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classifications
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fire departments
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water flow
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water services
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fire hydrants
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sprinkler systems
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fire suppression
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quality control
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fire insurance
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hazards classification
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pipes
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physical properties
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commercial buildings
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standpipes
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water mist
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design applications
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hydraulic jets
- Identifiers
- processed water for domestic consumption; water quality standards; ater distribution system design concepts; consumer consumption and needed fire flow; alternative water supplies; impacts of fire flow on distribution system water quality, design and operation; dual water systems; water supply and effective fire protection; separate water systems and emergency water supplies
- Abstract
- This cooperative agreement between the USFA and the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) Educational and Scientific Foundation resulted in a study to evaluate the latest trends and technologies related to municipal water supply systems to enhance effective fire protection. This study was supported by the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate. The issues of interoperability and critical infrastructure protection, both key areas of interest within the Department of Homeland Security, were incorporated into this initiative. The issues of backup and redundant water supply systems for fire protection were also examined. From this study two reports were developed: Volume 1 - Water Supply Systems Concepts discusses water system anatomy, water distribution system design concepts, water quality, consumer consumption and needed fire flow, alternative water supply systems, fire department water supply officer, water supply and effective fire protection, and emergency water supplies. Volume 2 - Water Supply System Evaluation Methods covers the evaluation of municipal water supply systems, water system hydraulics, storage capacity, water supply system computer modeling, and establishing a community program to document effective water supplies for fire protection. This research is of value to fire protection and fire safety related efforts in the prevention of large loss fires and supports USFA's goal to reduce the loss of life from fire.