NFPA 22 Fire Protection Water Tanks for California
Residential Fire Protection Water Storage Tanks
We can provide water storage for residential fire protection in California with on site installation.
Pioneer Water Tanks are compliant with NFPA 22 Fire Protection standards, California Fire Code and California Building Standards Code.
Our full line of firefighting nozzles can comply with your local fire district requirements as well as our other accessory options including water level gauges and additional outlets.
Pioneer Water Tanks are backed by our industry-leading 20-year warranty, so you can rest easy knowing you have a Fire Protection solution that will last.
Fire Tanks Approved for Use in California
We offer complete permit submittal packages that include California engineer stamped detailed drawings as well as the tank foundation design for an easy process to spec for projects.
Pioneer Water Tanks are constructed on-site with a proprietary jacking system that doesn’t require heavy machinery for an accelerated installation.
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Residential Water Storage for Fire Protection
The California Residential Code section R313.2 requires automatic residential fire sprinkler systems in one and two-family dwellings.
New detached accessory dwelling units are required to comply with the standards for fire protection such as water supply and fire department access.
“A storage tank, designed and installed in accordance with the 2003 edition of NFPA 22, Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection and this standard, shall be provided. The tank shall be sized to contain the minimum sprinkler demand in accordance with the 2002 edition of NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems plus 20,000 gallons.” – San Diego Fire Authority (link)
Pioneer Water Tanks are compliant with NFPA standards for water storage for fire protection. The tank body and roof are made of Zincalume® Steel, which is proven to withstand fire immersion. The tank’s firefighting adapters and nozzles are compatible with fire hoses across California.
Pioneer Water Tanks can be configured for cyclonic and seismic conditions, as well as heavy industrial zones. Additional accessories are available for different compliance needs. Outfit your tank with anti-vortex fittings and firefighting adapters for quick access during a fire emergency.
Fire Protection Tanks range from 7 to 11 feet in height with gross capacities ranging from 10,000 gallons to 1,000,000 gallons to accomplish your compliance needs. The amount of water that the tank needs to store is dependent on the county fire authority fire flow requirements. Fire flow requirements specify the amount of water needed to adequately provide fire protection.
Dual Use Water Tanks
Pioneer Water Tanks are approved for use in California for fire protection and drinking water storage. Combining several uses into one dual-use water tank saves money as compared to buying two separate water storage systems.
Our standpipe or external fitting options diverts the additional water supply to ensure that it doesn’t affect the required mandated usable water capacity for fire protection. We offer commercial accessory options to comply with local requirements.
Available in a variety of colors
All Pioneer Water Tanks are manufactured using genuine ZINCALUME or COLORBOND® steel, ensuring that your water tank retains its look for longer.
Water Storage for Fire Protection
Pioneer Water Tanks are engineered to NFPA standards for water storage for fire protection. The tank body and roof are made of Zincalume® Steel, which is proven to withstand fire immersion.
The tank’s firefighting adapters and nozzles are compatible with fire hoses across California and all of North America.
Pioneer Water Tanks can be configured for cyclonic and seismic conditions, as well as heavy industrial zones.
Additional accessories are available for different compliance needs. Outfit your tank with anti-vortex fittings and firefighting adapters for quick access during a fire emergency.
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