A fire pump must produce at least 65% of its rated pressure at the 150% flow condition. This requirement ensures that the pump can still maintain a significant portion of its pressure even when operating beyond its rated capacity, providing a margin of safety.
References: NFPA 20 sets the standards for the installation of stationary pumps for fire protection, including performance requirements at various flow conditions.
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