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Updated for new technology and vital clarification on pumps in series, nfpa 20. The facility shall solicit the services of a third party with knowledge of applicable fire protection criteria such as the respective network safety manager, network safety and fire protection engineer sfpe, or other qualified fire protection engineering consultant during design in order. Integrated fire and gas solution improves plant safety. Fire protection in an industrial setting can be quite challenging.
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