Which NFPA standard number is associated with Standpipe and Hose Systems?

• A. NFPA 13
• B. NFPA 20
• C. NFPA 14
• D. NFPA 101

Answer: (C)

Standpipe and hose systems are addressed by a dedicated NFPA standard that lays out how these systems should be designed, installed, tested, and maintained to reliably deliver water for firefighting and occupant protection. The standard for standpipes and hose systems specifically covers the configuration of standpipes (such as Class I, II, and III), hose connections, pressure and flow requirements, accessibility, drainage, and testing procedures to verify proper operation.

This is why NFPA 14 is the correct reference: it targets standpipe and hose systems directly. NFPA 13, by contrast, covers sprinkler systems in general; NFPA 20 deals with stationary fire pumps; and NFPA 101 is the Life Safety Code, which addresses overall life safety provisions but not the detailed requirements for standpipes themselves.