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I’m looking for some insight into NFPA20 - 2016. I don’t have the handbook to see any commentary.

Looking at 5.5, it looks to me like I need to connect my pump to a backup generator or provide a backup pump. I don’t have the option to install a second pump. But I see 9.3.1 that says at least one alternative source of power shall be provided for the high rise buildings or where the height of the structure is beyond pumping capabilities of the fire dept. I don’t see a way to get from 5.5 to 9.3.1 but I have an engineer saying because of 9.3.1 I don’t need to connect to a generator. I don’t see a way around it and I was hoping somebody with the handbook or some more experience with electric drive pumps in high rises might give more insight. There is an option to provide a second reliable feed into the building from the utility.

5.5 specifically points to 9.6 that quite directly requires that it’s connected to a backup on site generator. 9.6 doesn’t have a path to 9.3, so I’m looking at those as entirely separate requirements.

I’m currently trying to put together a training document for a jurisdiction housing inspection group and wanted some input on important items I should include. This is by no means intended as an NFPA 25 replacement. I’m talking excessively high level items - the type of thing somebody inspecting a large apartment building may see on a basic licensing inspection.

Of course none of this precludes the required annual inspections either, just acts as an additional spot check, and sometimes verifying that corrective actions from the annual were complete.

So far I have:
- hydrants clear and accessible
- FDC accessible, capped, and free of debris
- exterior valves if present secure
- escutcheons in place
- heads clean, undamaged, and unpainted
- heads obstructed
- no hanging of things off piping

For alarms (I know, this is a sprinkler sub, oh well)
- panels normal
- batteries good
- manual pulls unobstructed

Any additional really basic items I can include for them that would be good ideas?

I’m signed up for, and have been training for, a 50 miler in October. I just finished a marathon here in mid June and was able to meet my goal (kinda. Goal was 3:45 without too much effort and finished 3:48). This last week, I suffered an ankle sprain (not a running injury, it just happened because life sucks sometimes). I’ve largely been resting, icing, and taking the time off running.

Note I am not asking for medical advice here. I know the injury, I know the recovery. I’m asking for advice on a condensed training plan and a sanity check to see if it seems solid.

I have 11 weeks until the race. How have you all incorporated elliptical work into a heavy training plan during injury? The range of motion of the elliptical does not cause me discomfort. I know it will be excessively boring to do a long run on the elliptical, but I want to be able to keep fitness up while I’m recovering. There’s no part of me that wants to do a 3-4 hour elliptical session, but if that’s what I need to do, that’s what I’ll do. How does elliptical mileage compare to road mileage?

For others working with a sprain leading up to a goal race like this, how have you dealt with it in your training plan?

Note I am following medical advice. Or rather I am not violating medical instructions here. I didn’t have a doc prescribe a training plan, but am not on any specific restrictions beyond to listen to my body since my PCP knows I’m pretty in tune with myself to know when I’m beyond myself.

Any insight from those that have experienced similar will be very valuable. Thanks in advance.

I have an exam scheduled to take my MN Building Official test and I’m looking for tips from anyone else that has taken this exam.

I passed the BO-Limited exam last year with a 90, so I think I’m probably good…maybe.

I have the code books, I have the IBC flashcards I can go through, and I think my dept has an IBC study guide I may be able to snag.

What would you recommend doing for studying or prepping? Would just going through the flash cards and navigating the code be enough?

I have done several marathons over the past 12 years - average 1-3 per year. I’ve completed 2 ultra distances that are “50k” (I think gps out them at like 30.5 miles or something) on a trail in my home town with mid difficulty elevation changes.

I’m doing a regular marathon in mid June coming up, not pushing for any specific time, just getting out to have fun on the course and take part in the major anniversary for the event.

That said, there’s a 50M that I’m eyeing in my area in October. This race is all on paved trail and is very forgiving: basically +\- 50’ the first 40M and then down 500’ consistently and gradually the last 10. The “worst” uphill gains 65’ over 3.5 miles.

So how should I think about training going from a relatively comfortable finish of a marathon in mid June to 50M in October knowing I have a solid base behind me. Many training programs I read have mentioned doing long runs on tired legs. My thoughts were to do regular runs (4-8 miles 2-3 days) and rests throughout the week and then weekends would be a regular 20-25 mile run one day followed by a timed run the next of 2:30-3:00, at a bit slower pace - so maybe 18 more miles day 2.

Then race day will be about nothing but finishing. My regular training pace rests around 8:20-8:40, and I was planning to run the day at a 9:30-10:00 pace while I can.

Can anyone find any major flaws in my plan or point me a good direction for this? I’ve found the guidance on ultra distances becomes a bit scattered and opinions vary wildly.

Thanks in advance!