NEMA Publishes Instructions For Medium Voltage Electric Fire Pump Controllers

Posted by Heidi Schwartz

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)’s NEMA ICS 15.1-2012 is an installation guide that provides practical information concerning the general technical considerations in the installation of electric medium voltage fire pump controllers. These guidelines are provided to facilitate movement, handling, installation, and maintenance of medium-voltage fire pump controllers at the job site and to help avoid personal injury and equipment damage during these processes.

Information includes handling, storage installation of conduits, cables and wires, pre-energization and energization, care and maintenance, and required field marking.

NEMA ICS 15.1-2012 is available for download at no charge. A hard copy may be purchased for $71 by visiting this link or by contacting IHS at 800-854-7179 (U.S. only) or 303-397-7956 (international).

NEMA is the association of electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers, founded in 1926 and headquartered in Arlington, VA. Its member companies manufacture a diverse set of products including power transmission and distribution equipment, lighting systems, factory automation, and control systems, and medical diagnostic imaging systems.