During an inspection you observe conditions affecting jockey pump sizing (1 gpm at 10 psi above main start) (scenario variant 13). What is the most appropriate technical judgment?

Question: During an inspection you observe conditions affecting jockey pump sizing (1 gpm at 10 psi above main start) (scenario variant 13). What is the most appropriate technical judgment?

Answer options:

• Replace the entire system rather than address jockey pump sizing (1 gpm at 10 psi above main start) (scenario variant 13) per the standard ✅ The recognized standard procedure governing jockey pump sizing (1 gpm at 10 psi above main start) (scenario variant 13) is applied as specified
• Use a generic municipal bylaw in place of the NFPA / referenced standard for jockey pump sizing (1 gpm at 10 psi above main start) (scenario variant 13)
• Ignore the requirement for jockey pump sizing (1 gpm at 10 psi above main start) (scenario variant 13) since it is non-mandatory

Correct answer: The recognized standard procedure governing jockey pump sizing (1 gpm at 10 psi above main start) (scenario variant 13) is applied as specified

Explanation: Per NFPA 25 §8.3.3.4 (curve) / NFPA 20 §6 (centrifugal pump), jockey pump sizing (1 gpm at 10 psi above main start) governs the correct procedure. Distractors omit or contradict the standard.