A fire pump at churn condition (no flow, maximum pressure) is permitted to produce up to 140 percent of its rated pressure. This condition ensures the pump can maintain sufficient pressure in the system during varying demand conditions without exceeding the system's designed pressure limits.
References: General principles from NFPA standards related to fire pump performance and testing.
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