Water Supply Booklet

Water Supply Booklet

Testing fire fighting water supplies is covered in an illustrated booklet by the Alliance of American Insurers. It tells how to calculate how much fire fighting water is needed, how to measure the amount aavailable and how to interpret water supply test results. Also included are fire pump testing and water system problems that can contribute to poor test results.

“Simplified Water Supply Testing ” is available for $4.95 in the United States from Alliance Loss Control Dept., 20 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago, Ill. 60606.

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